Seattle Slew - Full Documentary

Seattle Slew (February 15, 1974 -- May 7, 2002) was an American Thoroughbred race horse who won the Triple Crown in 1977-the tenth of eleven horses to accomplish the feat. He remains the only horse to win the Triple Crown while undefeated. In the Blood-Horse magazine List of the Top 100 U.S. Racehorses of the 20th Century, Seattle Slew is ranked ninth.
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[@terryrussel3369]

Most people today don't know that Slew was bred to one of Secretariat's exceptional daughters, Weekend Surprise, and the result was A.P. Indy. A multi-million $ winner and one of the champion studs of the age.

[@joesheeran6995]

we also rescued a great grandson of Seattle Slew after his racing days were over. Irish Agenda was his racing name and is a 15 hand copper bay with very gentle personality. going on 25 yrs old and still can run like the wind!

[@maritesbannister125]

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[@morrissherman86]

I would have thought 15 hands would be real small for a thoroughbred

[@susantunbridge4612]

I’ve got one too. A 15 hh bay gelding whose mother was a SS granddaughter. He was injured in training by an abusive trainer and the owners were downright stupid, just threw him out to pasture. Never been raced, but he’s very classy, dainty, and works hard. He was 4 when we bought him and put him into dressage, where he did really well. Jumping too. Sweet disposition, only bit me once. Beautiful trot

[@susantunbridge4612]

@@morrissherman86 No, not at all. I have one who’s 17 hh and one at 15. The size doesn’t affect ability.

[@patricemoran7469]

Was at Belmont the day he won the TC....will always remember that day and the enormous crowd who cheered him on! RIP Seattle Slew...

[@trawlins396]

Lucky!

[@77alydar]

Twelve year old me in 1977 March orthodontist office in Omaha, NE. Flipping through a Sports Illustrated, I saw an article about this horse that had destroyed the field in the Flamingo Stakes. I've been in love ever since. I follow all his descendants and the amount of joy this one horse has brought me in my life can't be described. Love ya Slew!

[@susantunbridge4612]

I've got a great-grandson of his, rescued him from an abusive trainer who used a "war bridle" or "nerve line" on him, and managed to break his coffin bone during training. Vet saved him, we bought him for $1 from idiot owners. He's playing in a pasture. Small, dark bay, classy looking and pretty.

[@loissabia2502]

Good for you a happy Seattle Slew a slew horse

[@lbl9066]

Susan Manderson humans can be cruel! Good for u

[@dellagibson6701]

That's wonderful of you to do that. I'm glad that you have a part of Seattle Slew. I love him❤

[@karaamundson3964]

*S O L D !!!*

[@charlieandhudsonspal1312]

That awesome.

[@invalidusername2907]

My mare’s great grandfather was Seattle Slew. He was a great horse and his legacy will never be forgotten!

[@lindafilion4711]

HeeA He was a great horse and the other winner after Secretariat s my favorite the sleaw awsoom Linda thanks for the memories of these points

[@neganrex5693]

I'm sure she is a good fast horse. It seems like most the great race horses come out of no where and unexpected. God bless you and your horse.

[@wendellfoster2123]

I was at Churchill Downs for the Derby and bet far more on Slew to win than I could afford to lose. When I saw him lathered up and sweating buckets in the Paddock I was certain I made the common mistake of liking a colt so much that I didn't bother to check him out before betting the race. Fearing the worst, I left the track, walked a few blocks home, and lay down on the couch to watch the race and take my medicine. Slew stumbled out of the gate, almost going down, but when he hit the first turn I was up and screaming for joy as he put the race away and began his glorious journey to the Triple Crown. Thanks for the memories.

[@christinestill1990]

Slew’s owners misused that horse, not Turner. I thought so at the time, in retrospect I still think so.

[@christopherelmore238]

Slew was by definition one of the greatest horses I ever saw. He was a champion who accomplished a lot from a very humble beginning.

[@shumla7ranch]

Thanks for the wonderful memories, Seattle Slew. Rest in Peace and you will never be forgotten by us common folk.

[@depaola63]

I was 14 in 1977 and remember this GREAT horse !! Elvis dies after Seattle Slew had that magic spring !! I saw 3 Triple Crowns in the 1970's ! That's why from #1 WILL ALWAYS BE " Big Red " in 73' with his UNMATCHED times to this day !! " Slew " my 2 nd favorite & 78's " Affirmed " .... classic times indeed in all of sports ! " SUPER 70'S !!! "

[@mikes3827]

Yep, "Big Red" was physical perfection personified. Literally no physical flaw on Secretariat. Sham was also a great horse, but unfortunately, Sham had to race against Secretariat, who was almost supernatural in its ability. That said, Slew was am amazing beast, as well.

[@planegaper]

I'm with you on Red, what happened at Belmont in 73' was just plain destruction, as Nack said he looked like the executioner going out to the gallows, Turcot could have hauled him in and won by a few lengths, maybe he was just along for the ride, he even said Sec wasn't in distress or working hard, and hand rode him.. no B.S. no drugs, and no horse has touched his time ... I'm glad they studded him early, as he would have been expected to win , and we get into Tiger syndrome.. and the horse gets abused.. He confirmed his speed with a few more races, went full locomotive at Woodbine, and lived a good life after.. no legacy of abuse, or breaking him down.. it's not "that" he wom the TC, it's "how".. what was unleashed at Belmont will forever be legend..

[@funguy246]

I was 7 years old, I loved this horse. I was born and raised in Seattle and spent many days at Longacres Park. Seattle Slew is my favorite to this day. This show made me laugh and cry. The best horse ever.

[@agustiniglesias2675]

The seventies what a decade,great horses and the best music,

[@Amber90125]

There no better or beautiful horse than Slew. I cried like a baby at work when I heard the news Slew died. In 1977 as I watched The Derby I fell in love with Slew. I will always take Slew over Secretariat

[@Daniel-cu8zt]

Seattle Slew was truly one tough SOB!!! and a great champion!!!

[@martymcmannis9121]

I still remember when I was in 9 grade watching this. I just thought what a beautiful beast. The power that he possess is incredible. Thanks for the memories

[@kevinsbestsubscribe7599]

Seattle Slew in incredibly inspirational and has always defined the word "grit" to me.

[@lindafilion4711]

. No love the horses of the .

[@patricemoran7469]

I was at Belmont the day Seattle Slew won the Triple Crown. My sister brother-in-law and I will never forget that day. I still keep hoping that one day his compelling story will be told on the 'Big Screen' (and not Disneyfied). His Triple Crown victory was just the beginning. Slew was the Black Stallion!

[@stevenyanchak549]

And Seattle Slew 🐎 is the GOAT 🐐 IMO

[@sl-rt5kv]

@@stevenyanchak549 Slew the greatest? Greatest at what? He only won 14 races in a career spanning 3 years. Citation won more races than that in 6 months, winning 19 races as a 3 year old alone. Swaps set 5 world records in a single season, one of which still stands today 68 years later. Round Table won 43 races in a career spanning 4 years; set, 16 track US and World Records; won 17 of 25 starts while carrying between 130-136 pound, and is considered by many to be the greatest turf horse of all time. Kelso won Horse of the Year honors for 5 consecutive years and also won the Jockey Club Gold Cup for 5 years over the same span. In those days the JCGC was like today's Breeders Cup Classic - a championship race for horses of all ages. Seattle Slew never won the JCGC. Kelso's world record at two miles still stands today almost 60 years later. And so on....

[@stevenyanchak549]

Seattle Slew was the only undefeated Triple Crown winner!

[@sl-rt5kv]

@@stevenyanchak549 *Seattle Slew was the only undefeated Triple Crown winner* Wrong. Justify was also an undefeated triple crown winner. Also, unlike Slew, Justify _never_ lost a race. Does that make Justify the greatest horse of all time? Hardly.

[@stevenyanchak549]

@@sl-rt5kv Liar. Google is your friend.

[@peterkleinman3526]

Some of you may have forgotten the wonderful thoroughbreds of the 1950s. The first being Native Dancer, followed by Swaps and Nashua. For me 1957 was the miracle year with 3 immortals - so to speak - who were foaled in 1954: Born Ruler, Gallant Man, and my favorite, the venerable Round Table. Ruler sired Secretariat and Gallant Man set the Belmont Stakes record time until Bold Ruler's offspring blasted it to smithereens. Round Table carried weight and dominated on the turf. He lived until he was 33. These 3 had wonderfully memorable names.

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

Noor anyone?

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

Lord Avie lived to thirty-six.

[@sl-rt5kv]

Round Table was outstanding on really fast tracks such as turf courses and west coast dirt tracks. He won on slower East Coast tracks, but his racing action was not as well suited to those slower courses. He was probably at his worst in the slop or mud, but still managed a couple of wins in those conditions. Round Table was tough as nails. An incredibly resilient and durable horse. They raced him constantly, often with huge imposts, but this never seemed to wear him out. That's why he racked up more wins in just 4 years of racing than any other great horse I can think of. He did it because he could.

[@lbroderick783]

The 70's were a great time for horse racing! There was Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Affirmed, Sham, etc. I will always remember the 70's and the wonderful, exciting horses that ran during that time!

[@lbroderick783]

Those too. I just listed the ones that came to my mind. That's why I put etc. because there really were too many for me to list. It just proves that the 70's were the greatest time for horse racing.

[@marysueeasteregg]

*FOREGO,* who had more championship titles than any other horse of the 1970's. Susan's Girl. Desert Vixen. Dahlia. Shuvee. Ancient Title. Cougar II. Davona Dale. Fort Marcy. Exceller. La Prevoyante. Chris Evert, mentioned elsewhere in the thread. Gallant Bloom. Ta Wee. All Hall of Famers who were active in the 70's, as are the other horses, Sham excepted, mentioned by you and L. Broderick. If you include the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, add in Kennedy Road, who won some big U.S. races, for good measure. John Henry was racing, but had not yet come to prominence. I did not realize until today Foolish Pleasure is in the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame, or that his 26:16-4-3 record is very comparable to those of Riva Ridge (30:17-3-1), Alysheba (26:11-8-2) and Exceller (33:15-5-6).

[@bishlap]

FOREGO !!!!

[@juliehutchinson1579]

Riva Ridge... My favorite horse 🐎!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈

[@elisabethn7962]

Don't forget Ruffian.

[@patricemoran7469]

I've been waiting for years now for a movie to be made about the great Seattle Slew...but not a Disneyfied version of events ala ' Secretariat' ... but a top notch story (much in line with the film 'Seabiscuit'). I was at Belmont the day he won the Triple Crown and followed his racing career through its ups and downs and can't think of a worthier more compelling film project. Seattle Slew Hope Springs Eternal this horse's compelling story will one day be told.

[@elizabethferguson7002]

He was a great racehorse. He was also a great sire and sire of sires.

[@tomb1956tb]

Such a great horse! Besides Secretariat he is just my favorite! He was laughed at and doubted a true underdog that over came. A real champion.

[@garypainter5705]

Secretariat, the greatest of all time !!!!!

[@rcr-zt4of]

@@garypainter5705And he beat Affirmed who was the triple crown winner the following year. I would put him as #2 in the rankings of Triple Crown winners to Secretariat. Just an absolute dominant horse from start to finish.

[@daveth121864]

The triple crown winner of my childhood. What a great horse. Thanks for posting.

[@radar0412]

Seattle Slew. One of the Great Horses, and one of the Great Names in Horse Racing History..

[@jlfoxy1251]

Currently own one of his great grand sons & my mare is in foal with his colt. She is the 5× great granddaughter of secretariat. I really pray (& believe) this colt is going to be something special. ❤

[@karaamundson3964]

Slew is such a gallant horse. His story gets me every time.

[@sherylejeffers9491]

gets me every time to....just love that Seattle Slew...I really think he could have beat Secretariat...Slew was that horse that just wasn't gonna be beat..!

[@rudycantarini4649]

@@sherylejeffers9491 not a chance

[@daves913]

@@sherylejeffers9491 no way, he would have beaten Secretariat. For one very simple reason Secretariat still hold all records, from all the 3 races Of the Triple Crown.

[@neganrex5693]

@@sherylejeffers9491 After Secretariat kicks in them after burners all any horse is going to do is watch his butt get smaller. Sham was the number two greatest race horse of all time if you think about it but you got to think about it because he got beat in all three races with you know who and never allowed to shine like the others living in the shadows of you know who.

[@terspungen220]

@@sherylejeffers9491 I'm with you in this, I think he could've beat Secretariat, more horses could have :) we'll never know but Secretariat definitely was beatable

[@jpournelle]

i once had the joy of helping with the post-surgical rehab of one of Slew's sons. That horse was radiant. His nickname was "Slew." In a dusty pipe corral, he was like a cherubim; a seraph, compared to the mere paddock ponies around him. And that was just one of Slew's unraced sons. My god, the Slew himself must have been Apollo.

[@mmitc5194]

I don't remember what year but I spent about 3 months re-landscaping Three Chimney Farms for my boss. Slew was there and I admired him from afar. I could have went up to the fence or the barn and saw him close up but I am afraid of horses. I was thrown and almost trampled as a small child so I have a respect for their beauty but I don't like to be up close and personal. We had finished most everything on the farm except Slews statue. We had finished the shrubs and mulch. I was on my knees planting the annual flowers, lost in thought- when someone big snorted in my ear. I almost had a heart attack as this thing rubbed it nose in my neck. I stopped everything and froze. It seemed like forever before a male voice said sorry we just wanted to see your work and the nose left my neck and backed off. I stood up and it was Slew and his handler. He had backed off a couple of feet so I was comfortable. That's when I met the real Seattle Slew. He kept looking at me with those goo goo eyes but I think he understood that I was scared of him. His trainer asked him if he liked his statue and he nodded. He reminded me of Will Rogers horse Trigger with the way his eyes danced and he could do yes or no with his head at command. His keeper kept him out at the statue for about 30 minutes and asked all kinds of questions-Slew answered them all yes or no but his kind eyes never left my face. I am still afraid of horses except from a distance but I gained a healthy respect for a horse named Seattle Slew.

[@marilynshively670]

What a great story and experience for you: it sounds like Seattle Slew was very very intelligent!

[@sherylejeffers9491]

mmitc519...awesome story..wish I had an encounter with Slew like you did..I Love Seattle Slew and always will..He was the best of the best...Slew and Seabiscuit are my favorites....Thanks for your story..

[@littlebear5129]

Fabulous story thanks for the share. I'm a landscaper who grew up riding and showing horses. I miss it.

[@giovannicastelli9750]

The return of lone some dove

[@joshmay7538]

They blamed Mr. Turner, which from the video, I do not blame him at all.

[@mickydeloach7807]

I was in college when I won $4000 in a poker game that I’d never played! I bet it all in Seattle Slew ! All my fraternity brothers laughed at me! I paid for my entire college tuition and spenting money for the rest of my college! And bought my first house that I still own! I cried like a baby when Slew blew out field! I’ve never bet on anything since

[@Makado14]

Way to go!

[@patricemoran7469]

AMAZING!

[@collinfoster2219]

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[@Subzero48xb]

Wtf 😂

[@private15]

I own a great grandson of Seattle Slew. My horse never raced but is a lovely horse to ride. I do a bit of jumping and he is a lovely trail horse. Always a gentleman and loves to be out on the pasture.

[@tomb1956tb]

Great horse. I mean it is about all you can say about him. This horse was so under estimated and he was truly great.

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

This made me cry for years I took care of Seattle Slews grandson in Michigan we had a tight bond hopefully we can reunite someday.

[@patbackus7668]

I’m in no way a big horse racing fan , but I’ll never forget Slew !

[@spirituallifecoachinginsti7207]

MY DADS FAVORITE ALONG WITH SECRETARIAT....A RACING EXPERT...1919-2008.....HE WAS THERE....LOVED THE TRACKS....FLATS....!!!

[@Makado14]

your Dad knew what he was talking about... Great man..

[@Morjority]

And today, 6/9/2018, his descendant Justify, wins the Triple Crown, undefeated like Slew.

[@UKSportsFan]

Morjority.....I was 11 when Seattle Slew won the Triple Crown, and he has always been my favorite horse. For the first time in years, for some unknown reason, I really liked and cared about a horse entering this year's Kentucky Derby, and that was Justify. It wasn't until after he won the Triple Crown that I learned that he was a descendant of Seattle Slew. Fitting, appropriate, and a bit surreal.

[@marysueeasteregg]

Your statement is ambiguous. Seattle Slew was undefeated (6 for 6, like Justify) at the time he won the Triple Crown. He did not retire undefeated, losing his first race after the Belmont, and two races at 4 years old. His career record was 17:14-2-0.

[@AllenYT7]

He's 5th descendant from slew and sixth secretariat.

[@paulzipstein2897]

how is justifgy his descendant?

[@The1966chevyvan]

A descendant of Northern Dancer

[@francineiuliucci8252]

I remember the year when all this took place. My daughter was born in April 1977, and the day we brought her home from the hospital, Garden State Park burned down, My father-in law worked on the starting gate there for years. He put Secretariat in the starting gate the year he raced there! My husband also worked for a trainer, Robtert Dorso, and thought that The Slew was one of the best he'd ever seen run! This story brought tears to my eyes and chills when I sat here crying for days of great racing to return. I now know that, its a sport that has seen its best years and casinos and sports betting have taken over. It is the Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire all over again! JMO

[@trawlins396]

What did your FIL say about Secretariat?

[@sw3143]

Agree. But also, horse racing has changed because the horses are no longer worked to the bone, given drugs that stress vital organs, and pushed to the brink of injury…sometimes to death. I don’t think that’s a terrible thing. It’s ridiculous how awful they were treated , all for money.

[@ZenyattafanfromCa]

Magnificent racehorse. ❤️

[@tylerkordenbrock1129]

I was born the Monday of Slew's Derby week. Thus, he has been my irreplaceable favorite for as long as I can remember. He's made me incredibly proud.

[@trawlins396]

I was born two months before but I prefer Secretariat 😘

[@LHizzFoShizz]

Seattle Slew was always my favorite racehorse as a kid and when I happened to rescue an emaciated 9 year old dark bay Throughbred mare from a backyard back in 2005 after researching her tattoo # found out she is a grand daughter (out of thousands i'm sure) of this wonderful horse! :) I have owned her for 10 years now as a trail companion and fun horse on top of tons of speed out through open fields, she has heart like nothing I have ever seen in hundreds of horses I've ridden/worked with, she is the best horse I have ever and will ever own, so thank you Seattle Slew for my wonderful Ruby horse (aka race name: Sound The Words)

[@christinestill5002]

Thank you for adding your story. I remember that controversy when it happened. I was watching when Secretariat won his races and I wish I had saved that Time magazine. People knew Slew had been mistreated by his owners back then

[@candieland4276]

That's so cool!

[@michaelwallace5291]

What a lovely story. Enjoy her ....Moira Greetings from Oz x

[@andrewbell7579]

Amazing story. Is the horse still alive.

[@bconigliaro]

I hope your nice horsey is still around. Pet her for me.

[@chuckemeade]

Seattle Slew is an all time great.

[@sherylejeffers5484]

Golly I can't get enough of this wonderful horse...!!!! you showed all of them Slew....!!!

[@mmiller1296]

Slew was my all time Favorite, He deserved better owners. They wore him down chasing the money, I'd of retired him after the Triple Crown as an unbeaten horse. He deserved MUCH better.

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

I understand your way of thinking, but having Slew race Affirmed was one of the coolest things ever.

[@jameskeeney2032]

There are a few horses I have had the pleasure of watching run that were a combination of talent and a willingness to push themselves to the absolute limit. Ruffian, Dr.Fager,and Seattle Slew are the ones that I personally think best exemplify these qualities. Secretariat was the most God gifted horse I ever saw but these three went to the front and took on all challengers and never backed off until every ounce of energy was spent .It takes a special horse to run and win this way . Slew's race at Belmont against Exceller in the Jockey Club Gold cup was the greatest exhibition of heart and courage I ever saw and Dr. Fager carrying the weight imposts and still running on the front and winning in amazing times. Then Ruffian undefeated and never worse than first until that fateful match race she was a beautiful horse with an unmatched will to not only win but to annihilate her competition. James Keeney

[@tonyrappa4611]

John Henry was also fantastic

[@sl-rt5kv]

*Slew's race at Belmont against Exceller in the Jockey Club Gold cup was the greatest exhibition of heart and courage I ever saw* Exceller's exhibition of heart and courage in this race was extraordinary. He had to overcome the fact that Shoemaker waited too long to get him underway. Exceller had never won a race coming from anywhere close to this far behind. The result was that Exceller had to run all out with no breather for the final mile of a 1 1/2 mile race in order to collar Slew and win. Sheer guts.

[@johndavis8690]

This brings tears to my. Eyes. And joy to my heart

[@sherylejeffers9491]

John Davis......Me Toooooo..!

[@stevefilice9784]

Best horse ever! At any distance!!

[@ebonydlite5135]

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[@johnhunter2294]

@@stevefilice9784 Nah, not at every distance. Secretariat would run him off the track at 12 furlongs. At 10, though, he'd give Secretariat a race, for sure.

[@stevefilice9784]

@@johnhunter2294 No horse could run the Slew off the course at ANY distance Maybe beat him though. At the top of his game he was the best in my mind.

[@tonysam1955]

Saw him on August 1, 1989. Great horse.

[@justiceprevail1552]

Seattle Slew was foaled on February 15, 1974, at the White Horse Acres breeding farm in Lexington, Kentucky. He had an impressive family tree: his sire, Bold Reasoning, was the grandson of Bold Ruler, the father of the great Secretariat.

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Wonderful, heartwarming, inspiring story 👏

[@ebbets1965]

I always loved the Slew. Could never understand why people diminished his accomplishments. How many horses can carry blazing speed over 12 furlongs? Or be the champion horse at 2,3 and 4? Never mind his great success as a stallion.

[@abigailgreenflower7128]

steven cooke I have ridden a descendant of slew check out Steph Wiesel channel and look up R.U. Sirius

[@brgilbert2]

[Paul Gallagher] Why the animosity??? So you know race horses from the past and this guy doesn't, unless you hate Seattle Slew. Every horse you mention makes me wonder if you ACTUALLY know their history like, who owned Mill Reef' and you should have put a comma in between Sea The Stars, Sir Ivor, Nijinsky, Dancing Brave unless you wanted to confuse this person on purpose. And I will add Seattle Slew is the ONLY speed horse I have had the pleasure of watching, who after cutting blazing fractions on the front end, could actually rebreak and open up day light on the field but then I have only been going to the track since 1972. Gee, I guess I missed watching Dr Fager run.

[@mikes3827]

@steven cooke I hear what you're saying, but I think because of the almost supernatural physicality and ability of Secretariat, people will feel compelled to want to diminish ANY horse afterwards--even a great racer like Seattle Slew.

[@boswindle9050]

People diminsh his accomplishments because they cant keep that Big Red dick out of their mouth

[@boswindle9050]

@Lynette Scribner do people not realize how good Affirmed was. Look what Affirmed did to Spectacular Bid. Affirmed was a damn good horse and he just could not run with the GOAT Seattle Slew

[@CirclingTheDrainBah]

His prime was a bit before my time, but what an absolute machine. Thank you for posting this.

[@heyitsemlynn]

Wow... What an inspiring story. Seattle Slew was amazing!

[@DiamondMasters]

Left unmentioned, Seattle Slew became a Sire of Sires, most notably, A.P. Indy who sired multiple champions including Bernadini. Team Z selected Bernadini to be the first stud for the great Zenyatta which resulted in the colt Cozmic One.

[@terriholliday8038]

Cosmic one is extremely smart. He realized he couldn’t be first so why bother? And now he loves jumping!

[@Makado14]

Who also didn't care for racing, but is doing well in his new life.

[@chuckemeade]

Slew was a Chef de race stallion which is the highest level.

[@parkerbohnn]

You forgot SLEW O GOLD

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

​@@parkerbohnnDamn good horse.

[@calsmithusa]

To bullwinkle 1989, your story about Seattle Slew's offspring Seattle Slow was hilarious. Reminds me of a friend whose wife owned a horse. They named him Flea Biscuit.

[@LWolf94]

I really wish they had thought better and given him an actual rest before racing him again. Big derbies like the Triple Crown take a big toll on the horses. They need time to rest and just be horses.

[@juliehutchinson1579]

Yes, he should have rested, then he got so sick and almost died. I was so upset... I said prayers for him ...

[@darrinmiller4391]

Unless you are a trainer or "horse person" I'm betting Slew's handler's knew more about horses than you do. No offence.

[@darrinmiller4391]

Oh, by the way, Secretariat could have run circles around Seattle Slew. Again, no offence intended or inferred.

[@planegaper]

@@darrinmiller4391 Sec was a freak..

[@marysueeasteregg]

@@darrinmiller4391 If you are implying LunarWolf94's implied criticism is unwarranted -- did you even listen/look at this documentary? Listen again to the section here from 23:54 to about 27:00. *It includes SELF-CRITICISM from both trainer Billy Turner and Slew co-owner Mickey Taylor, acknowledging they didn't listen to the horse after the Belmont.* Are you deaf to the criticism, direct and indirect, from multiple outside experts interviewed for this film, of the handling of the horse, with one commentaor saying it was "a terrible decision" to send the horse to California? The 1999 Blood-Horse book "Top 100 [North American raced, flat racing ] Racehorses of the 20th Century" (Blood-Horse is a MAJOR publisher on the U.S. TB industry) likewise mentions that Slew failed to get a well-deserved rest after the Belmont even though Turner thought the horse should get an extended rest after the Belmont. In other words, LunarWolf94 is only voicing what is WIDE consensus (arguably common knowledge) among those familiar with Slew's career. And which handlers do you mean -- his owners, or his trainer Billy Turner? Slew's owners were first-timers who thought they knew better than the trainer who had brought him through the Triple Crown undefeated. As per above, there is wide acknowledgment that the Taylors were foolish for overriding Turner's preference not to send the horse to the Swaps Stakes, run 3 weeks after the Belmont. Turner relented, but I think it was likely in order to keep his job (which didn't work, in the long run). Turner's firing antagonized me at the time. In retrospect I understand it, because aside from whatever discord he was having the Taylors regarding Slew's schedule, Turner was struggling with alcoholism, a fact I was unaware of back then.

[@drumma4lyfe06]

This ticks me off. They did Slew dirty. No horse deserves to go through that media mess and downing him like he's trash. He didn't need to prove anything. He's an excellent champion, period!

[@dfadden62]

He beat Affirmed...yet Affirmed always seems to get more kudos.

[@drumma4lyfe06]

DeityFree Dee Agreed!

[@jjs490]

+DeityFree Dee In my opinion Slew was a true gladiator, champion, He lost in California when most Horses after that grueling pace should have rested, not to mention he was tranquilized 4 times in about a 4 week period, Then he comes down with a viral infection that almost kills him. And some people on this page say he was way overrated, are you freaking kidding me??? That he was treated with kid gloves because he didn't run that many races as most 3& 4 yr olds. Well most horses probably wouldn't have ever ran after the Viral lung infection that practically took his life, Yet he comes back to beat Affirmed in 2 races, And some say Affirmed was exhausted when he lost to Slew. . And in one of his last races when he lost to Excelsior, who made a fast furious charge at Slew and just barely beat him , you can see that Slew was gaining fast again just before the finish line, He was truly Great in Defeat. So much bias on this Page, Oh well. The 3 months preceding the 77 Kentucky derby were among the most exciting of my sporting lifetime with all the press hype about Slew. I ist read about him in November of 76, this truly great muscular speedy stallion... Seattle Slew was not only a true Champion he was a fearless Gladiator. Miss you Slew...

[@loghorizon5477]

drumma4lyfe06 A men brother!

[@tomb1956tb]

Could not agree with you more about Slew. That horse was great. its just like the way some p[people insist on trashing Secretariat.

[@anthonylewis62]

best horse i ever saw run in my life, amazing

[@brandywalker624]

Slew was amazing he just had terrible owner's !! There is an off season for a reason !! REST they burnt him out so quickly he never had a chance 😔😢

[@garypainter5705]

SECRETETATITE

[@marysalazar8109]

Slew knew whn he was.

[@neganrex5693]

@@garypainter5705 Yes we know. LOL.

[@TheBrendadale]

In the equine world, there are super athletes, super stars. Bonheur, Blue Hors de Matin, Big Ben, Hickstead, Secretariat, Man O' War, Seattle Slew, Affirmed, Jaberwockey, and so many more. Astounding horses that have caught our attention, and have grabbed our hearts. The one thing all these horses have in common is that they gave their huge hearts, their huge spirits to their human counterparts. They willingly agreed to share their spirit and soul with us. I've raised and trained horses for 50 years, and I'll never to this day understand how and why this beautiful animal will even allow us to be close to it! Through my years with horses, I have learned more about life than I could ever learn amongst people.

[@dangermoose2000]

If you're learning more from horses, who cant speak, than from people, i'd say you're simply mixing with the wrong people! Sounds like quite a life though, all the same

[@possumdog7]

dangermoose2000 Spoken language isn't all its cracked up to be, the unspoken can be just as if not more powerful.

[@TH-cf9mk]

dangermoose2000 If the spoken word is the measure for learning, wow..... we are in serious trouble...

[@RedBev59]

dangermoose2000 Horses DO speak a lot clearer because they're honest and true. They show you clearly how they feel, what they're thinking and what they will do for YOU if they feel you love them. Bond good with one and watch what he or she will do for you. FACT. People on the other hand are very fickle. Up and down like yo yo's. Can't trust what they say or feel. A horse only knows to show truth.

[@TH-cf9mk]

So true! They are the great healer to me

[@cathleenmallett8834]

The 70s were very special years in horse racing and I caught the horse bug early as a nine year old with Secretariat. Fast forward to when Slew stalked the triple crown. I could hardly contain my excitement when I learned he was to run in the Paterson Handicap at the NJ Meadowlands in 1978. It was such a thrill to see him approach the paddock with that wonderful swinging walk of his. What a handsome dark brown horse he was. I was more nervous than excited. I learned Dad placed a bet on him and I was fearful it would jinx Slew. When the race started my stomach sank as the field flew by. It appeared to be too fast, and a reckless flaunting of his speed. He was pushed to crossover the field into the first turn, dirt flying everywhere, but I was helpless and could nothing but stand there and worry as a starstruck twelve year old among the shouting crowd . Even though I was an inexperienced kid, I knew it was a dangerous strategy that could cost Slew. He won't have anything left at the end. Around the track they went, and then at the top of the stretch you could see there was a horse that was coming on strongly on the outside, Dr. Patches, (of Dr. Fager). They hooked up and dueled but there wasn't enough left. I was upset with the jock. The race finished in a flash. He lost and my heart was in my throat. The losing betters booed him as he took the long walk back to the barn ( but he looked strangely relieved to me!) and oh how I cried! How could they turn on such a majestic animal? The loss didn't end my interest and after all, what a fabulous tale for this bold horse. He was still my horse racing hero. Looking back on it I thought what if somehow, Slew had gotten a nice break after the Triple Crown? He most decidedly deserved a break, a vacation, that all racehorses must long for, that "Hawaii for Horses" somewhere, even if only in the clouds.

[@rdred8693]

I wish I'd known you. I was the same age as you, and absolutely horse race obbessed.

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

The 70s were the golden era of modern horse racing.

[@stationofdreams8242]

A fine and dramatic documentary. It takes a great horse to win the american triple crown series. It's a hard call for a horse to go for those three races in such a short period. And only a few exceptional horses have come through the test successfully. It's clear from watching this that Seattle Slew was a tremendous horse. And despite a couple of later defeats he stands tall as one of the immortals of the turf.

[@jayrobson2810]

His bloodline lives on ❤️

[@mystery777king6]

Their bad decisions destroyed Billie & Slew, Billie was always careful just like a Top Notch Horse Trainer would be, But greed & selfishness showed these folks true colors, That Race that Slew lost was a Race that you would place an Older Horse in, It made Seattle Slew look old & Worn out when all He needed was Rest & Seclusion, Secretariat & Seattle Slew captured my Heart because I was born in 69 but more so the way they Won against Vicious Treatment made them real Champions, They touched my heart because they were treated so unfairly & Still rose above the Odds Despite*

[@jewingewing3040]

A great horse horsesp that' speaking today. A legend . Should be able too show more in often.

[@imusam999]

A great upload. A great story. A great horse. Gratitude.

[@merrywriter1]

I saw Slew at his Derby. I was in the paddock to see this shiny black, sleek, muscled horse. Until that time, I didn't know that horses knew they were going to win, but it was in his eyes. It was a look I will never forget. It was also in his body. More than determination it was flat out confidence, and his focus over rode the wild noise of the close-in crowd. He knew what he was going to do - win. Now I always watch the post parade on TV. I watch for the horse that has his ears perked forward, concentrating on where he is going, not mouthing his lead pony, not sweaty*, not antsy. Even with long odds, these horses always place, and most win. I thank "that look" of Slew's for this racing lesson. *Slew was sweaty by the time he got out of the tunnel, but I did not see that at the time.

[@thomasburesh5602]

+merrywriter Slew was the greatest horse since Secretariat no doubt.

[@thomasburesh5602]

+merrywriter I love the way you just described Slew!!! Perfect and so true!

[@harnesshorselady]

I've seen that look in a Harness Race Horse,too. In him it was a quiet confidence. The stance of his body as he quietly stood and surveyed the track, Today was his day....his day to win it all! And he did! He won The Little Brown Jug! THE race for Standardbred Pacers. It was in his eyes... just like you saw it in Seattle Slew's eyes. We have both have been blessed to see GREATNESS! His name was Governor Skipper. The LBJ is always raced on the third Thursday of every September.This year Sept.21,2017. Check it out. Be prepared to see toughness & determination! The type of racing may be completely different but both can have horses with hearts of champions.

[@harnesshorselady]

l loved to watch Slew''s 'war dance'!! (I have groomed/rubbed both breeds, back in the days.)

[@juliehutchinson1579]

He was Sweaty because fans were pulling his tail hairs out!!! Funny they don't mention it .. I was poed... Stupid ass fans!!! That's why he was in a sweat!!!! Jockey calmed him down on the way out....

[@dfadden62]

I love this vid. I saw Slew at Longacres in Seattle during his farewell gallop tour After watching the racehorses at Longacres all day...to see Slew walk out on the field. Compared to those other horses....there was no comparison. He had a whole different shape--was soooo much more streamlined..

[@1houndgal]

I was there at Longacres to see Seattle Slew. What a day it was. I am glad he was able to come see his fans in his namesake city before he retired. And let us not forget the Budweiser Clydesdales also made an appearance that day. I bought a tee shirt and wore it out over a few years. And I still have my KJR radio "Seattle Loves Slew and Icabod Too" button that was handed out at the gate.

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

Pretty cool stories.

[@monicap1717]

Seattle Slew visited Longacres once. My dad was buds with the track vet. They gathered his poop in a cup after he left his stall. It was in our freezer for years. When i was tall enough to reach the freezer with a chair (i was about 5yrs old) i grabbed that poop, and dumped it out in the field with the mares poop. My dad almost cried! I will never live that down..

[@orbs66]

What an absolute legend. Love the story of the owners and jockey and trainer. A true fairytale

[@sherylejeffers5484]

Still loving you Slew....always and forever I will love you best....!!!

[@verycaring2387]

Seattle Slew was my Granfathers favourite! Mine too! What a Champion Horse! 👑👍👑🐴🖤👑 🏅🥇🏇

[@judiechamblee9581]

yes slew loved turner...and turner loved slew .. what a team they were....they are the heros forever....

[@tsunyosht1251]

Great racer, and a even greater sire. Not so many horses can say that for themselves except maybe Northern Dancer. Truly a horse of a lifetime

[@sherylejeffers5484]

Love you Seattle Slew......always and forever..!!!!

[@indianshaman111]

I watched Seattle Slew race when I was around ten years old and dreamed of having my own horse. Now at nearly fifty years old, I have a Seattle Slew grandson out of Slew City Slew. My horse looks so much like Seattle Slew when he was older. I did not know he was related to Seattle Slew when I bought him and found out later from his racing tattoo, so it feels ironic. I'm finally living the dream riding my recycled racehorse cross country.

[@Evocati2008]

That's great, just for curiosities sakes, what did you name him?

[@indianshaman111]

Evocati2008 The person I bought him from called him "Celtic" and could not recall his original name. I later sent his tattoo number and markings to the Jockey Club and found out he was "Draco City." He raced three years and made it to stakes level. You'd not know by looking at him because he's average size and doesn't look very thoroughbred like. The "City" part is obviously from Slew City Slew, but I don't know what the "Draco" part is about. It means dragon in Latin, I believe. We call him "Draco."

[@irish59575]

indianshaman111 Great story, what's Draco doing now

[@indianshaman111]

Peter Sexton Draco and I are doing lower-level eventing. We have a horse trial competition scheduled this weekend. My husband has a large appaloosa he events. We also take the horses camping and trail riding. 60,000 races horses are sent to slaughter each year, so I'm glad mine was given a chance for a new career after his racing days ended. I have two videos of him on KZbin.

[@petds426]

That is awesome...

[@user-ns6fs3sf6i]

2021 still watching that unforgettable horse

[@mmitc5194]

second comment- Slew was so happy at Three Chimneys Farm. He would go to the fields and run like the wind.

[@IaNsTwInKe1234]

I've had one of his grandsons for about 12 yrs. Hes the best natured horse. He raced till he was 7 yrs old and even ran turf in Europe. I call him my little Black Beauty (17.2hh) not fiery like Slew until you walk him thru a narrow gate the his eyes get so wide you can see the whites still to this day at almost 21 yrs old. Fury is a forgotten gem in NW Arkansas, except to me.

[@DadsLloyd]

I'm no expert on horse racing history, but I feel that Citation deserved a much better documentary than he received here on KZbin. It was in black & white, low key, even stogy in style. Citation's video should have been presented with much more enthusiasm.......after all, he was one of the greatest racehorses that ever lived. I'm sure Eddie Arcaro would agree.

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

Hes another horse that if you put together the all time greats in one race, and he wins it, im not surprised. Citation was the shit. The problem is with a lot of horse racing fans, horse racing knowledge STARTED with Secretariat. There were some sick racehorses in previous decades, and I just dont think the age of TV was there to really etch their place in peoples minds like Red had.

[@Mrbigp59]

Mr Chenery said it Don't embarrass the horse. Slew was tired and greed took over.

[@andrewlinesjah4538]

What a Beautiful Documentary Thank You ...

[@IRVRCRIR22]

Awe slew was just so amazing! It’s just to bad his greedy owners didn’t let him lay out in the sun and relax after all he had Accomplished... true story of greed and what not to do so it’s a lesson learned

[@unheolyy]

23:29 is still making my eyes water, such a sweet moment

[@DarkOps2442]

Probably the most underrated horse of all time.

[@carariela]

Wow..what an amazing horse, God Blessed 🙏

[@mildredgrossman5653]

You cannot say that he not a great horse.....he deserves his place among the greats!

[@captainamericaamerica8090]

HE HAD A BETTER RACE THAN SEC, SLEW ALWAYS WAS A,BETTER SIRE.

[@carolynblevins7890]

YES INDEEDY

[@captainamericaamerica8090]

@@carolynblevins7890 Slew bloodlines are,still winning Big

[@boswindle9050]

Slew was better thab Secratariat. Yeah Secratariat has records to this day. Slew was the only horse to go undefeated when he won the Triple Crown in over a hundred years. Even Sec cant say that

[@Makado14]

@James Ogden your about a dumbcluck, aren't you?

[@sherylejeffers5484]

Seattle Slew will always be the best of the BEST........Love you Slew....

[@charlesseccia6517]

Seattle Slew is definitely my favorite horse... Always battled adversity his whole life.. Probably the most mentally tough , headstrong horse of all time... Was cheaply bought, nobody took him seriously,had to constantly proove himself...battles through a viral infection than defeats Affirmed twice after the infection... He than was mishandled by his owners by not getting the proper layoff after the rigors of the Triple Crown races... The greatness of this horse is what obstacles it was always up against and yet always came out on top in the end.... Also became one of the best studs after retirement...

[@sl-rt5kv]

*He than was mishandled by his owners by not getting the proper layoff after the rigors of the Triple Crown races* I don't see why a 3-week layoff after the TC constitutes "mishandling". Damascus only got a 2-week layoff after the TC. He ran 2 races a month for 7 consecutive months, including the TC. Secretariat and Citation both raced 3 weeks after the Belmont -- just like Slew. Citation won 19 of 20 races as a 3 year old

[@charlesseccia6517]

@@sl-rt5kv did you watch the documentary?... watch from 24-30 min... Listen to what his handlers say,owners, sports writers,..all say cause he went on a circus tour and most horses take the summer off after WINNING the triple crown..Yes he was mishandled during that time because his owners got greedy and wanted him to keep racing.. I'm not the only one saying it....All the other people being interviewed b/t 24-30 minutes of the documentary say the same thing..... Your right about Secretariat running 3 weeks after the Belmont but I believe there was only 3 other horses in the race against him... Secretariat won by like 8-9 lengths. Slew also had a different temperament than Citation and Secretariat.

[@sl-rt5kv]

@@charlesseccia6517 Yes I saw the documentary and what it all boils down to is Seattle Slew lacked the ABILITY to win as many races as horses like Damascus, Citation, and Secretariat. He couldn't do it. Period. You could enter Slew in a limited number of races and then he needed rest--plenty of it. He wasn't like Damascus who raced and won only 2 weeks after the Belmont Stakes. According to trainer Frank Whiteley, Damascus got better the more he raced, so they raced him constantly. Neither was Slew like Secretariat or Citation. Those two competed and won racing 3 weeks after the Belmont. Neither Secretariat, Damascus or Citation took the summer off. They kept on racing and winning because, unlike Slew, _they could_ .

[@sherylejeffers9491]

Think about this..."The ONLY horse to make it thru the triple crown "UNDEFEATED" !! and for many many years...and once retired was the best stud...there will NEVER be another horse that will beat SLEW and what he accomplished ...NEVER...!! Love you Slew and you will always be the best in my eyes.....can't wait to see you on the other side Slew....!!!

[@MrCoutinho90]

Secretariat was and still is the king of horses but slew was a great horse too. It’s a shame how bad his owner was towards the great champion that he was. He deserved more respect, gratitude and love.

[@stevenyanchak549]

Only Slew was undefeated after winning Triple Crown, plus he beat Affirmed.

[@eac1235]

​@@stevenyanchak549 Ok??? The point is.......?

[@stevenyanchak549]

@@eac1235 Stating a fact doesn't have to have a point being made.

[@eac1235]

@@stevenyanchak549 Well the way I see it was, you were taking a swipe at Secrateriat.

[@stevenyanchak549]

@eac1235 is there a law against that? I never saw Secretariat. My memory begins with Seattle Slew & Slew is the only Triple Crown winner that finished undefeated. Secretariat didn't accomplish that fact; Seattle Slew did!

[@graypearl7]

He was amazing horse with a lot of heart!!!!!

[@viktoriaironpride4977]

Seattle Slew was also a fine sire. However, I remember when his great filly, Landaluce, and his son, Swale, who died shortly after winning the Belmont, died unexpectedly. Horse people were looking at each other and saying, "What's going on here?"

[@Makado14]

Yep. I remember that too.

[@sly-fi6502]

Landaluce had caught Colitis and Swale exhibited heart lesions upon autopsy.

[@MsLinjohn]

Seattle Slew is my favorite horse of all time

[@saddleback101]

This is my horse's grand-dad(:

[@Colstonewall]

saddleback101 Awesome! Forgive the ignorant question, but Is your horse a race horse?

[@saddleback101]

Chris Kavanagh He was, now he's a jumper. He raced until he was 4 and he's 8 now, so he's been off the track for four years.

[@Colstonewall]

saddleback101 Ah, I see. . .That's so cool! I love Horses and always wanted one. You're a lucky person in my opinion!

[@tubewatcher38]

saddleback101 That's funny, Slew was my grand-dad's horse. (Actually was my dad's fav horse.)

[@salicemccool9268]

How cool! I had a co-worker whose daughter owned a granddaughter of his - not a racehorse, "just" a "pleasure horse." Regardless, I have hair from her tail tied up in a ribbon; I'm a little crazy that way. I also have three pieces of jewelry made from the cast of a nail that was (wisely) saved when Secretariat was re-shod after the Belmont. That Belmont . . .

[@vegasjcapper]

There are extremes to everything, logger to Triple Crown winner, Zenyatta living 99% on the west coast, Curlin traveling the world. When you OWN a horse that good, what do you do? No matter what, you'll be bashed by somebody. Doing too much, or not enough. Great story Seattle Slew, why hasn't Hollywood ever done it??? He sure was a Black Stallion!!

[@memorialled_zeppelin-warew1346]

Not black at all he was a colour they call and he was registered as a Seal Bay/Brown with light brown instead of dark brown eyes. . He had such an amazing look , colour and presence.

[@violetstudios8702]

@@memorialled_zeppelin-warew1346 I think they are referring to the book series

[@parkerbohnn]

I always like horse names that rhyme with pooh or pee. I remember a cheap claiming horse at Greenwood racetrack in Toronto, Canada and Johnny who was dead ringer for Rummy Bishop Joey's brother always used to say "Don't bet Lomar Lee he can't even pee!" This was back in the mid 1980's.

[@1JamesMayToGoPlease]

Secretariat was my favorite, but now the great Slew owns my heart.

[@bubblinbrownsugar616]

I wish Seattle Slew knew the exact time to place his droppings on his bandwagon fans. They hate him, he wins the Crown, they love him, he loses that ONE race after the Crown, they hate him again, actually have the nerve to boo a HORSE who only knows to run, over looks him with ease when it came to him and Affirmed, beats Affirmed, everyone likes him all over again. Yeah I wish he said "shove THIS" and gave them a nice steaming pile.

[@RedBev59]

bubblinbrownsugar616 WELL said. LOL This is California Chromes great great great great granddad..I think before or after Secretariat. Chrome faced the same Hate ya, love ya, hate ya guts/die, love ya yahoo..hate ya.....just jealous is all of a DARN GOOD HORSE that's NOT from big money. BUT is NOW one of the top earners going. HEY, it happens. hahaha Got to love the haters. They make only themselves sick. They should praise a good race horse and it would heal them. ;)

[@etodd568]

Very true so many people do put Affirmed over Seattle Slew and 1978 Marlboro Cup ended that debate done and over!!

[@petrapoe652]

Those LOSERS THAT BOOED HIM: their loss: SEATTLE SLEW WAS AMAZING!! AN AMAZING CHAMPION!!!!

[@fairday2]

I think it is awful to boo a horse. They are only doing what they practiced and do not have control over their life. I agree that those booing should be ashamed of themselves.

[@usfanlovesjiwoo1978]

They sound like Phila Eagle fans. They only love the team when winning and spit on them when they lose and yet Philadelphian's call them selves the best sports fans in the world. Yeah right LMAO

[@brendanblack9198]

Phar Lap, every time, any distance, any competitor, greatest racehorse in history. weight for age, unbeatable, no questions! Go study his history and be humbled for not knowing! Carbine may have given him competition at two miles!

[@dcgrrl321]

I wish they hadn't used Woody's physical description of Riva Ridge and passed it off as if he were talking about Slew. Surely, there is a legitimate quote from Woody about Slew that they could have found for this piece! Haven't seen yearling photos of Slew but, the 3 year old version of Slew looked nothing like a mule! Seattle Slew was a great horse and his was a great story-- the kind we all love. In the end, his relatively inexperienced owners seemed to think that could treat him like some kind of machine. But, he overcame even them and secured his place as one of horse racing's greats.

[@makula5543]

Great Champion and wonderful documentary!