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1981 - Horse | Deceased
Owner(s):
Claiborne Farm
Trainer:
Woodford C. Stephens
Bred:
Kentucky (USA) by Claiborne Farm
Pedigree:
Seattle Slew  -  Tuerta  by  Forli
Rating:
 
 
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What the Horse Racing Nation is saying about Swale...

Collapsed and died as he bathed following a routine gallop at Belmont Park just 8 days after winning the Belmont. A heart attack was suspected although test results were inconclusive. Swale was brought home and buried at the farm on which he was bred and raised. His body was lowered into the ground next to Triple Crown winnerGallant fox in a full-size oak casket lined with the farm's racing colors. Members of the farm staff fashioned the massive casket for the horse who gave Claiborne Farm it's only Kentucky Derby win and gave Laffit Pincay Jr. his lone Derby win in 21 tries.
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  • travel_vic · Having spent many a year in medicine, the catch all temr heat attack encompases all things cardiac that end life. What was cardiac thombosis became myocardial infarction Whatver causes death from cardiac malfunction does qualify as heart attack which is now refered to a acute cardiac syndrome....On a lighter note, I have the offical Derby photo haning on the wall as we speack and got Laffit to sign it one day viositng Del Mar. He dseserved to win it more than once · 67 days ago ·
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  • travel_vic · Would have been the only Seattle Slew at Caliborne...This loss was a week after Woody had to retire the very effeminate looking Devil's Bag · 67 days ago ·
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Back in 1984 Bonnie Tyler told the world she needs a hero and she was holding out for a hero. She asked that he be strong, fast and fresh from the fight. Also requested by Tyler was a hero that was ‘larger than life’. I’m not sure what she was talking about…in 1984 we had a few heroes. Read More
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  • AubreyKidder · Uncle Mo is my hero. He always has been and always will. · 270 days ago ·
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  • ZenyattaFanatic · My hero ran last year. Her name was Zenyatta. I am now looking for the next superstar. I'm thinking Uncle Mo and WeeMissFrankie, but i'm just not sure anymore · 223 days ago ·
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Just an amazing 1 eyed filly who accomplished many great things in her short life time. Sorry to see her go so soon so tragically!
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  • iThoroughbred · oh ya sorry im at a horse show and got bored...hrning on your phone leads to mistakes. i meant to comment on tuertas page..missed the next step whoops! · 378 days ago ·
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  • Thoroughbred44 · Haha, yeah, I was sorta confused because Swale had two eyes and was a colt.... But he did have a terrible death. · 378 days ago ·
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A documentary about 1984 Kentucky Derby winner Swale has given HRTV its third Media Eclipse Award for Television Feature programming. The Eclipse Awards are voted on by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), Daily Racing Form and the National Turf Writers And Broadcasters.The documenta...Read More
May 14, 1984 So there he was, all by himself except for Swale, looking suddenly far older than his 70 years—a drawn, frail, ashen man standing in the winner's circle at Churchill Downs with the cameras snapping, the pale wind blowing and the crowds surging toward him, calling his name. Trainer Woody...Read More

Swale - Pedigree

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Seattle SlewBold ReasoningBoldnesian
Reason To Earn
My CharmerPoker
Fair Charmer
TuertaForliAristophanes
Trevisa
ContinueDouble Jay
Courtesy

Swale - Race Results & Past Performances

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View Details06/09/841stL PincayBel81 1/2mDBelmont Stakes-G103 MSwalePine CircleMorning Bob1:27.20
View Details05/19/847thL PincayPim81 1/8 mDPreakness-G103 MGate DancerPlay On Fight Over1:53.60
View DetailsView Video05/05/841stL PincayCD81 1/4 mDKentucky Derby-G103 MSwaleCoax Me ChadAt The Threshold2:02.40

 

 

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