Flashback! 1973 Belmont Stakes

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[Systematic Chaos]

1. I wonder if the trifecta and/or superfecta were even worth betting in this race?

[1monster]

2. On watching it again, I was really impressed with Sham. That horse was

a real competitor -- Had Secretariat not been so extraordinary, Sham might have won that race. As it was, he tired himself out trying to keep pace with a mater machine.

[Faygo Kid]

3. I know exactly where I was. Still one of the top 5 sports moments of my life.

Unbelievable. The gang went to our local bar hangout for a couple pitchers on a Saturday afternoon. I was 21. They all were yakking and having a great time, not really paying attention. I was. Then at the first turn I told them they better look up at the 19 inch TV in the bar. Now. They did . . .

[Booster]

4. I remember that race vividly. I loved Secretariat. When he first came on the track they booed him.

Booed him. Then most were saying that he' never make the distance. Man, he showed them a thing or two.

[Rhiannon12866]

5. K&R! I certainly remember that, too, probably the most talented horse ever!!!

He came here to Saratoga and I desperately wanted to see him, but my Dad said no, since the crowds were unbelievable and it was pretty crazy there. I'll always regret that I missed my chance.

[kestrel91316]

6. I remember watching that live. That horse will NEVER be equalled.

[Faygo Kid]

7. K&R. Big time.

I know it's a long time ago. But I'm still picking up my jaw from the floor.