1978 Travers Stakes - Affirmed -vs- Alydar [05:41]
With the infield open to the public, a record crowd of 50122 jammed its way into the Spa, shattering the previous record by more than 15000. There was no way anyone in attendance or the millions watching on TV could foresee the bizarre events that would ensue. What began as a glorious celebration of the sport would end in bitterness and controversy. For the first three-quarters of a mile, everything was going as predicted. Affirmed, favored at 3-5, was sitting comfortably in second and about to dispose of the pace-setting Shake Shake Shake, who had been setting leisurely fractions of :24 and :48. Alydar, sent off at even-money, was in third, two lengths behind Affirmed. Everyone was waiting anxiously for something to happen. When would Affirmed blow past Shake Shake Shake? How and when was Velasquez going to attack Affirmed, and how was he going to try to avoid looking into the eye of the tiger this time? The answer soon became obvious. Cordero took Shake Shake Shake off the rail and began drifting out into Affirmed, opening a huge hole for Alydar, who had been running just inside of Nasty of Bold. Velasquez, as if expecting that hole to open, wasted no time and shot Alydar right through along the vacated rail. Affirmed by now had taken over the lead from the tiring Shake Shake Shake, only to have Alydar come charging through on his inside going into the far turn. The crowd let out a resounding cheer and braced for the battle they had been waiting for. Pincay, sensing the ...
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Saratoga All Access: Racing Fans Cheer for Third Giveaway of the Season [02:17]
Fans gathered at Saratoga Race Course to receive the third giveaway item of the season, a free Saratoga pilsner glass. The clear pilsner glass features the red and gold Saratoga 2012 logo. Fans in attendance on Sunday also witnessed the day's feature race, the Grade 2 Woodford Reserve Lake Placid for 3-year old fillies. Sunday marks the second day of the 17th annual Travers Festival, which celebrates the 143rd running of the $1 million Travers at Saratoga Race Course. The Travers will be held on Saturday, August 25. The final premium giveaway of the season will be the Saratoga Fleece Blanket on Sunday, September 2.
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Creepy Horse Masks in NYC: Belmont 2012 [02:10]
Belmont Stakes Contenders: Horses' Day Off With I'll Have Another effectively retired, his fellow friends Union Rags, Paynter, and Dullahan take him out for a day of sightseeing to cheer him up. Producer: Greg T. Gordon Concept: Ryan Manning, Isaac Cohen, Stephen Greenwood Horses: Dan Rubenstein, Matt Ufford, Isaac Cohen, & Ryan Manning Cinematographer: Jimmy Shelton Editor: Ryan Manning
Tags: dullahan, union rags, i'll have another, paynter, belmont stakes, horse racing, belmont 2012, triple crown, sb nation, horse heads, funny video, creepy, horse mask, realistic, horsemask, belmont stakes 2012, triple crown horse racing, 2012 belmont stakes
Season 2012 - Meeting 9 - Race 7 - Cheerful News - J. Geroudis - iDates.mu - Turf Mauritius [01:56]
Season 2012 - Meeting 9 - Race 7 - Cheerful News - J. Geroudis - iDates.mu - Turf Mauritius. All rights reserved idates.mu iDates.mu - The No.1 Mauritius Social Network FREE Distance: 1500 m
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Tor Służewiec - Rulera Race (2000 Guineas) 20.05.20012 [00:50]
Tor Służewiec - wyścigi od 1939 - najpiękniejszy tor w Europie - by Tomasz J.Taczanowski
Tags: Racing (Game Genre), Race, Horse, Horse Racing (Sport), Służewiec, konie, wyścigi konne, cheerleading, sports
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