be said the other way around. The final time of 2:0215 was considered slow, particularly as the final quarter mile was run in 2615 seconds. My Charmer went on to produce the 2000 Guineas winner Lomond and Seattle Dancer, and several of her daughters became outstanding producers. Also, read our fact guides about other famous racehorses such as Secretariat and Seabiscuit. He passed away in his sleep at the age of 28. Seattle Slew's sire, Bold Reasoning, was the During his career, Seattle Slew faced many challenges. Now 8-years-old, he is a successful stallion with a stud fee of $200,000. My Charmer descends from champion and noted blue hen Myrtlewood. Great article Anna! First meeting of [8] Slew was set to make his first start at the end of August but injured himself in his stall. Despite his initial awkwardness, Seattle Slew soon proved his worth. He passed away in his sleep at the age of Turner also said that he had disagreed with the decision to ship to California at all, feeling the colt needed more time to recover from the Triple Crown. The victory earned jockey John Velazquez and trainer Todd Pletcher their first wins in any Triple Crown race. These kind of horses are the best of the best, Seaman said of the exclusive group in which American Pharoah belongs based on his measurements and his overall resulting grade of A+. Turner felt that the main threat to Seattle Slew was his health, because the horse ran so fast and hard every time. Then, if you haven't already done so, you can make your decision. For seven years, he stood at Spendthrift Farm in Lexington, Kentucky. He reacted by charging through the field, bumping several other horses who were in his way. His numbers yield some intriguing ways to compare the champions physical make-up with other great runners. Fortunately, he made a full recovery and returned to racing in May. He produced 64 stakes winners. Indys neck is a bit longer, Seaman said, noting how American Pharoahs legs are about 1 inches longer than those of the 1992 Horse of the Year and leading sire. Hes got a good stride, he uses himself well and hes so smart in so many ways.. As expected, the two battled for the early lead, sprinting nearly ten lengths clear of the rest of the field while setting fast fractions of 2235 seconds for the first quarter-mile and 4535 for the first half. Secretariat retired as a four-year-old, eventually siring 57 stakes winners. The 13 Triple Crown winners face off in a virtual race under the Twin Spires of Churchill Downs. [34], While Seattle Slew slowly recovered, his owners contemplated retiring him to stud. [2], Seattle Slew's owners sent the colt to Billy Turner, a friend and former steeplechase rider who had trained horses seasonally in Maryland since the early 1960s. The big, nearly black colt was bet down to the 52 favorite. Going off at odds of 1-10, he dueled with White Rammer for the early lead while completing the first quarter-mile in a swift 2215 seconds. Seattle Slew also won awards as a sire. Indy, who won the Belmont Stakes in 1992. He was eased down the stretch but still won by four lengths in a time of 1:4725 for 1+18 miles the third-fastest time in the stakes' 51-year history. However, Seaman said Baffert told him during Breeders Cup week that the colt had grown over the season and his body had lengthened even more. He is a magnificent horse, declared Seaman, who gave a summary of his analysis to Baffert and American Pharoahs owner-breeder Ahmed Zayat during a charity event honoring the colts connections held the week of the Breeders Cup. [4] His daughters produced (among others) Cigar, the leading North American money-earner of his day. It had never happened before, may never happen again. Virtual Kentucky Derby, live baseball in Asia highlight weekend sports schedule, Churchill Downs' spring meet to open May 16 without spectators, Kentucky Derby weekend sparks memories of big upsets. This stretch run is still remembered as among the all-time best, ranking with Sunday Silence and Easy Goer's Preakness in 1989 and the battles between Affirmed and Alydar. He was one in a million, and showed us there is that possibility in a game of impossibilities."[57]. The tracks stable area is set to re-open May 11, with live racing expected to resume May 16. This meant giving up over 30 pounds to his rivalsan incredible disadvantage by modern standards! Triple Crown race wins: Kentucky Derby (1977)Preakness Stakes (1977)Belmont Stakes (1977). Also in the race were 1946 champion Assault, 1919 champion Sir Barton, 1930 champion Gallant Fox, 1937 champion War Admiral, 1941 champion Whirlaway, 1943 champion Count Fleet, 2018 champion Justify and 1935 champion Omaha. Bill Dwyre can be reached at bill.dwyre@latimes.com. related through the bottom half of the pedigree, through [41] Jean Cruguet lost the mount after the race, after expressing doubt if the horse had been sufficiently trained. Tobin to the lead. Cauthen was holding on more than riding, and later revealed his saddle had started to slip and probably hadnt been tightened properly in the paddock. After his two-year-old successes, expectations which would have weighed heavily on a lesser athlete, seemed to fuel the stallion's fire. He completed the distance of 1+18 miles in a time of 1:4545, just two-fifths of a second off the world record set by Secretariat in the 1973 Marlboro Cup. [47] Watching the race were Turner and Cruguet, who both expressed regret that they'd had to part ways with the horse. All four possessed outstanding biomechanics, according to Seamans system. WebSeattle Slew was foaled on February 15, 1974 at Ben Castleman's White Horse Acres Farm near Lexington, Kentucky. First meeting of Spirit Level and Run Dusty Run closed down the gap around the far turn, and then Sanhedrin made a strong run to move into second place, raising concerns about Slew's ability to complete the distance. 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Web1978 Marlboro Cup -- Seattle Slew defeats Affirmed Wasted Century 395 subscribers Subscribe 435 Share Save 57K views 6 years ago September 16, 1978. Mares should be of a similar size. There was no wagering on the virtual race. Hes a tall horse, Seaman said, noting that his measurements indicated American Pharoah was around 16.2. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. On Sept. 16, 1978, in an era when racing thrived and there seemed to be an assembly line of Triple Crown winners, something extraordinary happened. Adored Santa Margarita, Delaware Handicap, Slewpy Young American Stakes, Meadowlands Cup, This page was last edited on 12 June 2022, at 20:00. While Affirmed polished off Alydar in probably the greatest Triple Crown series ever, the Taylors of Seattle, Mickey and Karen, and their partner, Jim Hill, kept campaigning their horse Seattle Slew as a 4-year-old. | #KyDerbyAtHome pic.twitter.com/QCDkrrPB5p Kentucky Derby (@KentuckyDerby) May 2, 2020. [9], He then shipped north to Aqueduct Racetrack in New York, where he became the subject of intense media scrutiny. WebSeattle Slew was the heavy favorite at odds of 1-2 but still faced a large field as many felt the colt would be vulnerable at the Derby's distance of 1 + 1 4 miles. 1978: Affirmed Takes First Step Toward Crown Tony Triolo/Sports Illustrated INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- The Atlanta Falcons released veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota, the team announced Tuesday. WebSecretariat won by so far, against such a small field of just five horses, that comparisons to other races is not germane. Yes, Seattle Slew and Secretariat are related. If we know that AB + BC = AC which of these can be a correct conclusion. He completed the 1+18-mile race in 1:4725, just off the track and stakes record set by Riva Ridge in 1973. [15] Instead, Seattle Slew made his third start of the year on April 23 in the Wood Memorial Stakes. He finished fourth, 16 lengths behind J.O. By the eighth race that day at the Meadowlands, he likely had worked Cruguet over pretty well.. Seattle Slews racetrack companion was a piebald pony by the name of Steamboat. However, he still managed to have a successful rest of his racing career. War was foaled on March 29, 1917; Secretariat on March 30, 1970. Secretariat was a two-time Horse of the Year and swept the Derby, Preakness and Belmont, winning the last race by a record 31 lengths, in 1973. The Jockey Club Gold Cup on Oct. 14, 1978, was like a great boxing showdown. Seattle Slew underwent spinal fusion surgery at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital for a neurological condition in 2000, followed by a second surgery in 2002. WebSeattle Slew breaks first and is quickley settled along the rail as Affirmed nudges to an early lead as Secretariat gallops along 4 lengths back entering the first turn. But as they started the final turn, Affirmed, with Steve Cauthen aboard, fell back slowly. He had winning streaks of 12 and 10 races in a row, the latter streak stopped only by retirement. However, as a three-year-old and on, he wore a distinct inverted Y headpiece. Those records span more than 850 champions, 2,000 G1 winners, 750 earners of at least $1 million, 50 Kentucky Derby victors and over 25 winners each of the Epsom Derby and Prix de lArc de Triomphe. He won all but two races in his four-year-old season, coming in second at the Paterson Handicap and Jockey Club Gold Cup. Secretariat was born before Seattle Slew, so really, it should In the BloodHorse magazine's listing of the top 100 American thoroughbreds of the twentieth century, he was ranked ninth. At the Swaps Stakes, Seattle Slew had his first loss, coming in fourth place. Man O' War's record was 20 wins, 1 place. The Taylor and Hill families retained 50% of the shares while Brownwell Combs of Spendthrift Farm headed the syndication group. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. In 2006, Lava Man became the first horse to win the Santa Anita Handicap, Hollywood Gold Cup and Pacific Classic Stakes in the same year. However, Seaman said he could not rely on the numbers he gained from his session with Count Fleet because the aged champion was so swaybacked and otherwise weathered by his years. grandson of Bold Ruler, who was Secretariat's sire. At a time when television sports coverage was exploding, Secretariat acquired the phenomenon known as "star power." Yes, Seattle Slew and Secretariat are related. Bold Reasoning, a grandson of Bold Ruler, was an outstanding racehorse. They are also Hill later said that Turner used the prep races as workouts and did as little as possible in between. But at age 4, there was still racing in his, and his owners, blood. Learn More. And, Seattle Slew had closed so strongly that his finish time of 1:45 4/5 , despite his slow start, was only two-fifths off Secretariats track record. [17] His training did not go entirely to expectations however when he posted an uncharacteristically slow workout the Sunday before the race. 1 seed in West, Before and after photos from space show storms effect on California reservoirs, Dramatic before and after photos from space show epic snow blanketing SoCal mountains, The chance of a lifetime: Five friends ski the tallest mountain in Los Angeles, Best coffee city in the world? We talk about their legacy, records, and lineage as we discuss the best racehorses of all time. [30] Despite the disappointing end to the season, Seattle Slew was the easy winner in the voting for champion three-year-old at the annual Eclipse Awards. INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- The Chicago Bears will continue to field offers for the No. His biggest rival was For the Moment, who had won four straight races including the Belmont Futurity and was a full-brother to champion Honest Pleasure. I could see that when (98-year-old retired veterinarian) Dr. (William) McGee was there at the barn at Churchill Downs in his wheelchair feeding him carrots, added Seaman, who spent many mornings observing the colt. NBC showed the real American Pharoah at Ashford Stud, where a flat-screen TV was set up in front of his stall to show the race. Affirmed's problems were compounded when his saddle slipped. Another indication of the physical prowess of this type of Thoroughbred is that the group to date includes 79 stakes winners, 42 graded stakes winners and 19 G1 winners, and names such as A.P. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Churchill Downs pledged to match $1 million in donations to COVID-19 relief efforts. Bill Christine, former horse racing writer for The Times and now a columnist for Horseraceinsider.com, speculates on the circumstances. Seattle Slew was born on February 15, 1974, near Lexington, Kentucky to breeder Ben Castleman. Even the way he walks, it's incredible mechanics that this horse has His mechanics are just totally different than any horse Ive ever had.. WebSeattle Slew was the heavy favorite at odds of 1-2 but still faced a large field as many felt the colt would be vulnerable at the Derby's distance of 1 + 1 4 miles. The two met again in the Jockey Club Gold Cup, where Seattle Slew placed second and Affirmed placed fifth. "I had warned the outriders, too. Life's Hope dropped back, then Affirmed also faltered, having raced too close to the pace. Seattle Slew had missed much of his 77 winter season because of a life-threatening ailment but had battled back and was pointed for this race. In his honor, Three Chimneys Farm erected a statue of the legendary Thoroughbred. Bengals slam door on 'ridiculous' Tee Higgins trade rumors. Its weird not being there, Bob Baffert, who trained American Pharoah, said in an interview from his California home. He made a late charge, pulled ahead for a second, fell back and then was charging again as Exceller got his nose in front at the wire. For over 28 years, Slew's accomplishments on and off the track, went unmatched by any other. Man O' War and Secretariat's uncanny similarities were more numerous than their differences. Our readers support us. And it happened again 28 days later. WebSeattle Slew breaks first and is quickley settled along the rail as Affirmed nudges to an early lead as Secretariat gallops along 4 lengths back entering the first turn. Secretariat was a two-time Horse of the Year and swept the Derby, Preakness and Belmont, winning the last race by a record 31 lengths, in 1973. Seattle Slew died on May 7, 2002, exactly 25 years after his Kentucky Derby win. Sired by the famous Bold Ruler and out of Somethingroyal , Secretariat was foaled one day after Man O' War's birthday anniversary. For the Moment was also given a strong chance after winning the Blue Grass Stakes. Was his Belmont the greatest performance ever made? Although American Pharoah is larger, he reminds Seaman particularly of A.P. Seattle Slew's final workout was a three-furlong breeze in 3425 seconds the morning before the Derby was held. "Because of the circumstances, he was somewhat undertrained. About four and a half months earlier, during a few quick moments the day after the colt was paraded for fans at Churchill Downs following his utter devastation of challengers in the Belmont Stakes, Cecil Seaman unfurled his measuring tape to see what he could learn about American Pharoahs constitution. Seattle Slew and Affirmed won Triple Crowns after Secretariat, in 1977 and 78, and will always have their proponents in the best-ever debate. Could any horse have beaten Secretariat? Secretariat won a virtual Kentucky Derby against 12 fellow Triple Crown winners, 47 years after the chestnut colt won the real race at Churchill Downs. That, right there, could have been as remarkable a race as anyone has ever seen. Eased in the final sixteenth of a mile, he still set a seven-furlong track record of 1:2035 in winning by nine lengths. As his career as a stud, Seattle Slew sired the great A.P. What we do know is Secretariat became all that he was ever supposed to be on the June day at Belmont Park. In 2014, Seattle Slew's great-great grandson, California Chrome, won the Kentucky Derby [52] and the Preakness. A virtual Seattle Slew, who won the 1977 Triple Crown, led much of the way until being overtaken in the stretch. For over 28 years, Slew's accomplishments on and off the track, went unmatched by any other. War was foaled on March 29, 1917; Secretariat on March 30, 1970. [40], In preparation for his fall campaign, Seattle Slew was sent to the Meadowlands on September 5 for a night race, the Paterson Handicap at a distance of 1+18 miles. The owners said that Turner had not raised objections prior to the race, and further that Turner's drinking problems were putting the horse at risk. The Official Site of Thoroughbred Racings Greatest Champion, Seattle Slew. He secured the win in the Run for the Roses, but appeared visibly upset afterward. Thus, what later became known as the Triple Crown was denied Big Red. By winning the 1977 Triple Crown, Seattle Slew became just the 10th horse to win the elite title. Seattle Slew was a dark bay horse with a small white patch of hair by his left rear hoof. The race was simulated using present and historical handicapping and statistics. Is Seattle Slew Related to Secretariat? This post may contain affiliate links. [9] He finally made his first start in a six-furlong maiden race on September 20, 1976, the fifth race at Belmont Park. The second choice was Run Dusty Run, who had been the second-ranked two-year-old and had run second in several major Derby prep races. A crowd of 25,931 cheered while Seattle Slew was led around the paddock and then taken on track for a six-furlong workout, completed handily in 1:1015. In looking at American Pharoah compared to Affirmed, Seattle Slew and Secretariat, the newest of the Triple Crown heroes has the largest dimensions in three of four key measurements and the co-largest in the other. So, while we will never know how he would fare, in another time, against other horses, we do know he created a moment when called upon. The Derby has been reset for Sept. 5. Could Citation? His only loss was a controversial race where poor horsemanship by the jockey cost him a perfect record. [4], In 2015, the state of Kentucky starting issuing a license plate bearing Seattle Slew's image, based on a photograph by Tony Leonard. Neither horse would have met rejection from an amorous filly. Indy, won the Belmont Stakes and continued the sire line through descendants such as Mineshaft, Tapit, and California Chrome. Seattle Slew, the 77 winner, took on Affirmed, the 78 winner. Thats a winning percentage of 86.6%, better than Affirmed, Dr. Fager , Count Fleet and even Secretariat, who won only 76.1% of his races. Many handicappers believed a predicted speed duel with Cormorant would jeopardize the Derby winner's chances; Andrew Beyer picked Cormorant to win in his Washington Post column. INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- The Cincinnati Bengals don't plan to trade wide receiver Tee Higgins and consider the notion "ridiculous," director of player personnel Duke Tobin said Tuesday in Indianapolis. . The race lacked the cavalry charge to the first turn that is typical of the usual 20-horse Derby field. Andrew Beyer (a Seattle Slew skeptic when the horse was a three-year-old) wrote for his lead, "Exceller was the winner of yesterday's Jockey Club Gold Cup, Seattle Slew was its hero. Major winners by Seattle Slew include:[4][50]. He was Horse of the Year in both his competitive years, running against some of the best horses in racing history. The Official Site of Thoroughbred Racings Greatest Champion, Seattle Slew. Ex-Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane calls trade to Rangers 'bittersweet'. In a virtual race between the 13 Triple Crown winners in U.S. history at the Kentucky Derby, Secretariat won easily with Citation and Seattle Slew in second and third, respectively. "[43][42], For the only time in his career, Seattle Slew was not the favorite, going off at 2-1 compared to Affirmed at 1-2. Cruguet got the colt to relax and they set sensible fractions, then coasted to a 3+14 length win. Affirmed came up on the inside, but Seattle Slew responded to beat Affirmed by three lengths, with the third-place horse a further five lengths back. The Taylors remained close to Seattle Slew throughout his life and were with him at the time of his death. Affirmed won the Triple Crown just one year after Seattle Slew did. As a yearling, Seattle Slew was purchased by Karen and Mickey Taylor, along with Jim and Sally Hill for $17,500 at the Fasig-Tipton yearling auction. Seattle Slews sire, Bold Reasoning, was the grandson of Bold Ruler, who was the father of Secretariat. For his last four races, Angel Cordero Jr. rode Seattle Slew. He was named Champion Older Horse in 1978 but lost the Horse of the Year balloting to the horse he defeated in the Marlboro Cup, Affirmed.[1]. Despite the defeat, many analysts considered this to be Seattle Slew's greatest performance. With Mickey Taylor's father acting as chief bodyguard for the colt, the connections dealt with a constant stream of visitors. Affirmeds classic duels with Alydar probably influenced the betting line and made him the 1-5 favorite over Slew. "[8], After the Triple Crown, Seattle Slew was sent to Hollywood Park Racetrack, which increased the purse for the Swaps Stakes to over $300,000 to lure him to run on July 3. Seaman, a Lexington-based bloodstock consultant who has measured over 108,000 Thoroughbreds under a system he developed to scientifically evaluate equine potential through biomechanics, gently extended his tape around American Pharoahs girth. May 3 (UPI) -- Secretariat crossed the finish line ahead of 12 fellow Triple Crown winners throughout history, winning the Kentucky Derby at a virtual Churchill Downs. Instead Seattle Slew continued to draw away, eventually winning by 9+34 lengths in a time of 1:3425 for one mile, then a stakes record. There are so many factors, tangible and intangible, that combine in the making of a great racehorse, from the lightning interaction of genes at the time of conception to the blades of grass and grains of oats consumed, to basic luck in avoiding injury. What are the advantages of craft scissors? Also, read about the 13 Triple Crown winning horses. . The fundamental probabilities only determined the chances of each horse winning. Still in awe over the horse he had trained for two seasons, Baffert recounted his attempt to show fellow Eclipse Award-winning trainer Todd Pletcher how fluidly American Pharoah moves while their charges were stabled in the same barn at Keeneland. In the Blood-Horse magazine List of the Top 100 U.S. Racehorses of the 20th Century Seattle Slew was ranked ninth. Will Anderson Jr., top pass rush prospects mimic NFL greats, eye top spot. "[4] "He was very easygoing," Turner said. Cruguet was fired, and the jockey who had ridden Dr. Patches, Angel Cordero, was hired. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Ducks three-game win streak snapped in overtime loss to Capitals, High school basketball: Southern California and Northern California Regional results and updated pairings, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame overcomes deficit to win Mission League opener, Still in UCLAs corner, Ben Howland stressed importance of getting No. In looking at American Pharoah compared to Affirmed, Seattle Slew and Secretariat, the newest of the Triple Crown heroes has the largest dimensions in three of four key measurements and the co-largest in the other. This horse might have gone around two or three times. March 1 (UPI) -- Veteran winger Patrick Kane says it was "bittersweet" to learn he was traded from the Chicago Blackhawks to the New York Rangers, but the move puts him in a "better spot" for a fourth championship. Why and how does lateral transfer occur in so many species? No, Seattle Slew and Secretariat did not race. But Secretariat had won in 73, and Seattle Slew and Affirmed had made it three in six years. "It was the only time I was scared of him," said his groom, John Polston. As the 1-10 favorite, he went to the early lead and was never challenged, winning by 3+14 lengths. Other highly rated contenders were J. O. Tobin, the English champion two-year-old colt of 1976, and Iron Constitution, who had won the Withers Stakes. With a mile to go, Exceller was 30 lengths back. Maybe someday, on the other side of eternity, (after waiting for the right moment of course) I'll propose a best-of-seven match race series - on differing surfaces, at differing distances to settle this thing once and for all. WebNever-before-seen clips of the last three Triple Crown winners winning the Belmont Stakes. Upon retiring from his racing career in 1978, Seattle Slew went on to have a new life as a stud. WebSeattle Slew was foaled on February 15, 1974 at Ben Castleman's White Horse Acres Farm near Lexington, Kentucky. Cordero was a master at getting in the heads of the other jockeys, Christine says. Part of the mystique surrounding these two specimens is the wild speculation as to "what might have been" had they continued racing as 4 and 5-year-olds. Separated by decades, there may be only a handful of humans still alive who were witness to the incredible feats of both horses. Ex-NFL star Irv Cross, who died in 2021, diagnosed with CTE. 1 overall pick in the 2023 and are committed to quarterback Justin Fields next season, general manager Ryan Poles told reporters Tuesday in Indianapolis. This was in a seven-furlong allowance race at Saratoga Race Course, which he won by six lengths in 1:2135 over a sloppy track. Largest of the last four Triple Crown winners, Aspects derived from his dams side of the family. Secretariat broke well, but it was Seattle Slew who set the early pace. Turner arrived late at the saddling enclosure, due in part to the number of cars parked on the backstretch, as well as his desire to limit the colt's exposure to the enthusiastic crowd. In addition to choosing his name, Karen also chose his racing colors. Bold Reasoning, a grandson of Bold Ruler, was an outstanding racehorse. In 21 races, the big colt set two world records, three track records and one American record. Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Triple Crown winner of 1973 (Secretariat) had already been retired for four years by the time Slew won the Triple Crown. *. We earn from qualifying purchases. When Did Seattle Slew Die? [3][4][5][6], Seattle Slew was not considered particularly attractive as a foal, leading some to say he looked like a mule. Secretariat was the 7-2 favorite, although there was no wagering. Two of the 11 greatest horses in history had faced off, and one had gone wire to wire. The champion stallion was Horse of the Year in 1920 and entered horse racing's Hall of Fame. Down the stretch, Cruguet tapped him with the whip a few times to keep the colt's mind on the race and Seattle Slew won comfortably by four lengths over Run Dusty Run. He kept up the pace, completing the half-mile in 44 seconds and six furlongs in 1:08 flat (which would have been a new track record). The second choice was Run Dusty Run, who had been the second-ranked two-year-old and had run second in several major Derby prep races. Just two weeks later, Seattle Slew went on to win the Belmont Stakes and his popularity continued to grow. Secretariat was blessed with refined features and chiseled musculature, pleasing to the eye. On May 7, 2002, 25 years to the day after he won the Kentucky Derby, Seattle Slew died in his sleep at age 28. Of course, an induction into horse racing's Hall of Fame followed his brilliant career. In 2000, the Eclipse Press released another book of the same title, written by Dan Mearns as part of the Thoroughbred Legends series. Seattle Slew went on to win the Triple Crown, the first horse to do so since Secretariat in 1973. None of the other riders chose to challenge him, perhaps believing the colt would tire down the stretch. Web1978 Marlboro Cup -- Seattle Slew defeats Affirmed Wasted Century 395 subscribers Subscribe 435 Share Save 57K views 6 years ago September 16, 1978. [12], Despite starting just three times, Seattle Slew was named Champion Two-Year-Old of 1976. What separates these two subjects from all other outstanding horses is the way they dominated during their racing years. He was bred by Ben S. Castleman, a Kentucky racing commissioner, and was foaled at White Horse Acres near Lexington, Kentucky. The final time of 1:5425 was one of the fastest in the history of the race, especially notable as the track was considered to be somewhat dead. 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