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Originally Posted by VeryOldMan
Yeah, this. Particularly with the TFUS data posted by cj.
It's enjoyable to have these arguments about horses with potential.
We used to see things play out on the track.
Anyone else remember 4 year old Seattle Slew v. 3 year old Affirmed, e.g.? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_GiHKcCCmU |
Here is even better evidence of Seattle Slew’s greatness. The 1978 Jockey Club Gold Cup at a mile and a half.
Even though Slew didn’t win, it was an incredible performance. First, he battled with Affirmed through blistering fractions-6 furlongs in 1:09.2. Then Exceller, a very good horse in his own right, passed him. Exceller had been no part of the suicidal Pace duel. Still, Seattle Slew fought back and lost by only a nose.
Seattle Slew and Affirmed met twice and the Billy Turner trainee finished in front both times. In the JCGC Affirmed finished fifth beaten 18 1/2 lengths.
