#seattle slew

[delahorserace]

Seattle Slew and his groom, John Polston, before the 1977 Preakness Stakes.

This is one of my favorite photos. Something about it is very beautiful and touching to me.

[datgreenmonstah]

Been playing around with the idea of turning secretariat into an Umamusume for awhile. Finally have something solid, wanted to incorporate secretary elements from the 70’s along with the ariat boots named after him and his owners pearls and scarfs she liked to wear around her neck. Not sure about the face yet, I’m not too confident in my ability to draw human faces so that’ll come later.

Still working on seattle slew, definitely gonna use his groom’s style for it.

[smarty-jones]

Seattle Slew

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[dreamingofbarbaro]

Seattle Slew, 1977 Kentucky Derby

[strathshepard]

Photography by Masayoshi Sukita, Dressage Magazine, Japan, 1977

[culturevulturette]

One of the giants of American racing in the 20th century, Seattle Slew left an indelible mark on the sport on and off the track. Purchased for only $17,500 due to his relatively obscure breeding and awkward appearance (one observer noting that he "looked like a mule"). He went on to win champion 2 year old honors, champion 3 year old and Horse of the Year in 1977, and champion older horse at 4. A charismatic and fierce competitor, he was the first undefeated Triple Crown winner and went on to be one of the most influential thoroughbred sires of all time. He died in 2002, 25 years to the day after his Kentucky Derby victory. He was 28.

[porterdavis]

Being a huge Affirmed fanboy, this cost me some serious money.

[het-dolhuis]

“Oh look at this fine filly romp here!”