Meadows 50th: Dragon's Lair

[@russs7574]

One of the absolute greatest races I have ever seen live, and one of the biggest upsets, harness or thoroughbred. I live just outside Pittsburgh, so I get to the Meadows regularly....especially for Adios week, and when they have special events, like the Breeders Crown, although the Meadows hasn't hosted any of the Breeders Crown races since 1991.

[@johnucarneyPh.D.]

Great mini doc-besting a 3 horse entry that included Nihilator! Bravo!

[@spiritgover4223]

Easily the greatest race in my lifetime. I was there. The place was packed. The air was electric. This still gives me tears to watch this. Jeff Mallet 's recollection is so heartwarming. This field was a hall of fame field too. Pershing Square and Broadway Express were legends. Not to mention Nihilator. An amazing win and moment in harness racing.

[@brianjschumer]

Was at Garden State Racetrack Cherry Hill, NJ 1986, we had a few nice Slapstick babies going in NJ sires, after coming off the- wood chip, training track, I saw the most gorgeous Standardbred horse cooling out. Then they put his blanket on, and on it in big letters, "Dragons Lair"..

[@tonynaccarato4751]

Loved Dragons Lair, great 2 year old, Jeff drove to win, seminole moment.

[@modgiemodge261]

I love Jeff's interview-so honest

[@andrewdekovitch7144]

The one that impressed me the most was Mickey McNichol with Broadway Express

[@modgiemodge261]

Billy gave him both hands-an immense mile by Dragon's Lair

[@grecothom]

As one of the owners of Dragon's Lair - I can tell you Jeff Mallet and his father put their sweat and blood into this horse. They believed in Dragon. After Nihilator's defeat - the owner, Lou Guida, had to own part of Dragon - and we did sell half the horse. Dragon went on to breed some great horses and until today you can see his heart and success in the offspring. Go Dragon's Lair! Thom Greco

[@marvincrowe2057]

What was Art Rooney to dragons lair

[@20cardmg]

Snowball Express was always one of my faves at Monticello....became the dam of Broadway Express who I was rooting for..but Dragons Lair was awesome that night..what a classic!!!

[@modgiemodge261]

get a grip

[@modgiemodge261]

One of the best races ever!!!!

[@franktraina4147]

that's the era of great harness racing horse's horsemen and big crowds

[@marvincrowe2057]

Did Art Rooney own dragons lair

[@russs7574]

Dragon's Lair was locally owned, but not by Art Rooney. I think The Chief only owned and bred thoroughbreds.

[@DeViLzzz2006]

Dragon's Lair ... definitely liked that horse because of the name as I loved the video game. : )

[@modgiemodge261]

Dragon's Lair-the best race ever

[@dougphillips7194]

That’s what is all about 👍

[@modgiemodge261]

Mr Goldberg-you were correct

[@billviola7884]

If this horse ever had a real driver like Campbell or LaChance it would have beaten everyone.

[@diamonddave45]

I remember this race :)

[@paulaharrisbaca4851]

I wish they could minimize the announcer. I love the sound of the horse and the drivers interacting. The horses tromping, the drivers urging them on, the occasional little snap of the whip....it's so much more exciting than thoroughbred racing, for me anyway.