Talladega Big One 2012 Reverse [01:10]
Forwards then backwards Sorry for the poor quality I don't know why the video looks like this.
Channing Hill Ready To Take On The Big A [03:43]
Fresh off a stint overseas, jockey Channing Hill returned to Aqueduct this winter and believes his international experience prepared him to take on the challenges of NY racing.
Mush McMurray All about the Musher [06:07]
Christina had her brother Terrance Traverse film her for a average day of dog lot duties
Charmayne James Prefers a Reverse Load Twister Trailer [01:38]
Charmayne James, 11 time World Champion barrel racer, and owner of the legendary Scamper, talks candidly about why she prefers a reverse load Twister trailer.
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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