Horse Racing -- Great Finishes
This lens features some of my favorite horse races of all time!
Videos of Great Thoroughbred Horse Races
Watching these races stirs memories and excitement in my heart! I have always loved horse racing...there is just something about it that draws me in.Here's an example of why. Picture this...
A huge red chestnut horse wins the Kentucky Derby and Preakness in record times. He now has a chance to win the first Triple Crown in 25 years if he can win the 1 1/2 mile Belmont Stakes.
A media frenzy ensues. The horse is featured on the covers of Time, Newsweek, and Sports Illustrated.
Many speculate that the chestnut is not bred to win at the Belmont distance, and others claim he is not sound physically.
Belmont day arrives and the anticipation is unbearable. Will this horse be able to silence the critics and win the first Triple Crown in 25 years?
Watch the video below to see how this story actually ended.
Secretariat Belmont Stakes 73' & extended post race coverage
This is Secretariat's historic 1973 Belmont Stakes victory. What makes this video different from all other Belmont 1973 footage on youtube? Well, the elongated coverage of the race. It is fun to see the actual initial response to this race by the commentators, the crowd etc.
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Secretariat
The Life & Times of Secretariat, an American Racing Legend
Secretariat DVD
Amazon Price: $44.99 (as of 11/28/2009) 
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The Secretariat Foundation funds veterinary research and many other programs that benefit the thoroughbred community.
Laminitis is the disease that took Secretariat's life.
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Laminitis is the disease that took Secretariat's life.
Animal lovers can help find a cure.
One of the Greatest Rivalries of All Time
Sunday Silence vs Easy Goer
These two thoroughbreds made 1989 a very fun year to be a horse racing fan. They were clearly the cream of that year's crop.Sunday Silence -- who happened to be my favorite -- had won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness. Easy Goer easily took the Belmont.
Horse of the Year came down to the 1 1/4 Breeder's Cup Classic. This particular race, along with Tom Durkin's call of the finish, is one of my all-time favorites.
Enjoy!
Sunday Silence Beating Easy Goer in the 1989 Breeder's Cup Classic
"Sunday Silence surges to the front...Blushing John trying to fight back...Easy Goer...with one..final acceleration...and Sunday Silence... holds on! And he wins by a desperate neck! Easy Goer was too late...not enough...to win it... and it was Sunday Silence...in a racing epic!"
Sunday Silence (Thoroughbred Legends)
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Another Brilliant Stretch Call by Tom Durkin
Ferdinand Beating Alysheba by a Nose in the 1987 Breeder's Cup Classic
The 1987 Breeder's Cup Classic (akin to the Superbowl) was the first Classic that pitted two Kentucky Derby winners against one another.The race -- and the call -- turned out to be among the most exciting in horse racing history.
You've Got to See This Race!
Two Kentucky Derby Winners Prove Their Worth
Watch the finish of this race. Amazing!
"Ferdinand has the lead...Alysheba a final surge...the two Derby winners...hit the wire together! Ferdinand...and Alysheba...in a dramatic photo finish...in the world's richest horse race!" Tom Durkin
"Ferdinand has the lead...Alysheba a final surge...the two Derby winners...hit the wire together! Ferdinand...and Alysheba...in a dramatic photo finish...in the world's richest horse race!" Tom Durkin
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Personal Ensign -- Undefeated Filly Champion!
Personal Ensign Ends Career Undefeated
The 1988 Breeder's Cup Distaff was a showdown between an undefeated filly and a Kentucky Derby winning filly.Personal Ensign disliked the sloppy racetrack and looked hopelessly beaten by the front-running Winning Colors.
Somehow, though, she summoned the will to win and end her career a perfect 13 for 13 -- keep in mind, there hadn't been an undefeated champion in over 80 years.
You won't believe that she actually gets up in time to win!
1988 Breeder's Cup Distaff
Personal Ensign vs Winning Colors
Witness the courage and heart of a champion!
"At the 16th pole it looked like Personal Ensign was facing her first defeat...but in those final...110 courageous yards...she certainly proved herself...a champion this afternoon!" Tom Durkin
"At the 16th pole it looked like Personal Ensign was facing her first defeat...but in those final...110 courageous yards...she certainly proved herself...a champion this afternoon!" Tom Durkin
Personal Ensign
Personal Ensign: Thoroughbred Legends
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Sunday Silence vs Easy Goer
1989 Preakness Stakes -- Second Jewel of the Triple Crown
Sunday Silence was not as heralded as Easy Goer. Apparently, no one told him, because he beat Easy Goer in the Kentucky Derby and again in the Preakness!Watch these two horses battle the length of the stretch!
Sunday Silence defeats Easy Goer
1989 Preakness Decided by a Nose!
Watch these two champions battle the entire length of the stretch!
"Photo finish...noses apart...I can't tell!" Dave Johnson
"Photo finish...noses apart...I can't tell!" Dave Johnson
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Cigar -- What a Horse!
He Won 16 Straight Races Against the World's Best in the 90's
Watch Cigar capping off his perfect 10 for 10 1995 season by winning the Breeder's Cup Classic. He would go on to win the inaugural running of the Dubai World Cup, tie Citation's modern day record of 16 straight victories, and attain a North American earnings record of just under 10 Million. Not bad for a horse, huh? Cigar -- One of the All-Time Greats
1995 Breeder's Cup Classic
"And here he is...the incomparable, invincible, unbeatable Cigar" Tom Durkin
Cigar - 1995 Breeders Cup Classic
The 1995 Breeders Cup Classic won in a blazing 1:59.58 by the amazing Cigar. Just listen to the THUNDERING hoofbeats on the backstretch and turn; what a sound! I really liked the camera work for this race, too.
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- Cop-Speak Cop-Speak May 15, 2009 @ 2:11 pm
- I love your lens! Great sport... wonderful videos...
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- d-artist d-artist Aug 29, 2008 @ 2:03 pm
- another great lens! 5*s
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- Aug 9, 2008 @ 12:08 pm
- 5* I still get chills watching Secretariat's Belmont. It could be the greatest athletic performance of all time.
'87 Breeders Cup--I was there! I hope you'll add more videos. Thanks.
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- rodwambold rodwambold Jul 14, 2008 @ 1:33 am
- nice lens watching the Great race brought back the memories. We all need that inspiration to spur us on. I ill be viewing you other great works!
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- Twmarsh Twmarsh Jun 26, 2008 @ 2:53 pm
- A super lens here. That Ferdinand vs. Alysheba was a great one to remember. A five star thank you!
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These are some of my favorite horse racing-related websites.
- Thoroughbred Pedigree Database
- An easy-to-use database of thoroughbred pedigrees. Provides pedigrees, progeny, race records, etc. Tons of wonderful historic photos. This site also provides dosage figures, which help to determine a horse's theoretical propensity for speed or stamina.
- Road to the Roses Kentucky Derby Fantasy Challenge
- Free online contest where you get to pick a stable of horses, jockeys, and trainers. Win a trip to the Kentucky Derby as well as many other great prizes!
- The Bloodhorse
- Awesome horse racing site with expert handicapping information. The place where I prefer to get all my horse racing news and tips.
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