Seattle Slew
photo credit: Tony Leonard)
In my opinion the greatest racehorse that ever lived.
Oh, many will argue - but who was better on the track AND in the breeding shed?? I dare you to name one horse.
Anyway, he was born February 15, 1974 - and for those of you born under a sports trivia rock - he won Thoroughbred Horseracing's Triple Crown in 1977. Only 11 horses have ever done that, in 134 years. Wow!
Slew died in May, 2002 - 25 years to the day of his Kentucky Derby triumph. His legend lives on through the thousands of horses out there running their hearts out on the track and elsewhere every day.
Also celebrating a monumental birthday yesterday is my favorite uncle - Shawn!
Happy 40th, dude!! Love ya!
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