Seattle slew jockey triple crown

He's pictured here after winning the 44th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in May Gallant Fox, with jockey Earl Sande who came out of retirement to race him, wears the roses after winning the Kentucky Derby. He retired to Claiborne Farm in Paris, Ky.

Stumbling out of the gate, he suffered an injury to his right front heel. After running to victory and the Triple Crown, he recuperated for a few months before returning to race for two more years.

Whirlaway is draped with the floral tribute in the winner's circle at Belmont Park, N. Trainer Ben Jones holds the bridle. Throughout his historic career, Seattle Slew received many awards. He won the U. Champion 2-Yr-Old Colt in and U.

In , he won the U. Champion Older Male Horse. Racehorses of the 20th Century. Seattle Slew also won awards as a sire. In , he was the leading sire in North America and in and he was the North American leading broodmare sire. Also, see our list of the 12 greatest racehorses in history.

As a French native, Cruget won numerous races both in America and internationally, with a total of 2, wins to his name. He rode Seattle Slew in all three races of the Triple Crown. For his last four races, Angel Cordero Jr. Cordero Jr. Yes, Seattle Slew and Secretariat are related. Seattle Slew died on May 7, , exactly 25 years after his Kentucky Derby win.

He passed away in his sleep at the age of He was buried whole, which is the highest honor for a racehorse, along with his favorite blanket and a bag of peppermints. In his honor, Three Chimneys Farm erected a statue of the legendary Thoroughbred.

Great article Anna! Has lots of info about Slews early stud career at Spendthrift Farm. Photo by Susan Nunes. Comments 1. Click here to cancel reply. Mary Perdue Monday 11th of October Shop with confidence. Get the item you ordered or get your money back.

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