Marlboro Cup Invitational

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As we anxiously await the 2012 Belmont Stakes today's Proust Questionnaire, Racing Edition, introduces us to Belmont Stakes-winning jockey Heliodoro Gustines, who rode Stage Door Johnny to victory in the race in 1968.Read More
  • BrianZipse · Love it Melaina ... The Napoleon answer caught me off guard, as did the Stage Door Johnny response considering all the times he rode Forego. Very interesting! · 7 days ago ·
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  • AndyScoggin · He had a geat run on Forego! · 7 days ago ·
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One of his greatest achievements was winning the Woodward Stakes in four consecutive years beginning in 1974.Read More
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  • AndyScoggin · I agree LAZMANNICK: Forego (4 wins), Kelso (3), Cigar (2), Curlin, Holy Bull, Easy Goer, Rachel, Skip Away, Slew O' Gold (2), Alysheba, Seattle Slew, Affirmed, Spectacular Bid, Precisionist, Damascus, Buckpasser, WHAT A LIST!!! · 274 days ago ·
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  • johnsnare · What I have to say about Forego? Amazing truly amazing. Not sure we will ever see another Forego. · 31 days ago ·
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Riva Ridge was the horse that got me interested in horse racing. To this day, he is still my all-time favorite. This is the story of my love affair with the “other” big, beautiful stallion from Meadow Stable.Read More
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  • Geminimoon719 · Did they weigh Riva's heart when he died? Was he capable of the speed and endurance that Big Red had?? · 135 days ago ·
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  • SherriLytle · I just loved this!!! My mom loved Riva Ridge too:) · 125 days ago ·
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The date was October 2, 1976. The United States was one month away from electing a former peanut farmer as the Commander-in-Chief, and in the world of thoroughbred horse racing; one of America’s all-time great handicap stars would thrill fans with a breathtaking performance at Belmont Park. Forego w...Read More
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  • racingrooter · I've been away for awhile and just had an opportunity to catch up on this. I LOVED Forego. Thanks for posting one of my all time favorite races. · 148 days ago ·
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  • bloodster · Was never a big Forego fan but have to admit you have to admire the way he carried the weight. I think I saw this one at bemont as I was there on most weekends in the 70's. · 147 days ago ·
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For the first time in history, two Triple Crown winners met in a race, the Marlboro Cup at Belmont Park.Read More
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  • icyhotboo · I believe Slew was as good as any of them. · 257 days ago ·
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  • ruffed grouse · Seattle Slew is was the best horse I have been fortunate enough to see. · 257 days ago ·
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Secretariat won the Marlboro Cup Invitational Handicap in the then world record time of 1:45 2/5 for 1 1/8 miles. He defeated...Read More
Nijinsky II won the St. Leger Stakes and became the 15th winner of England's Triple Crown.Read More
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  • zxswordxz · What I'd do to see Big Red handle a little bit different. Especially with those virus/abscess that plague him in the 3 W.... · 260 days ago ·
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  • AndyScoggin · That intestinal disorder plaqued Secretariat from a couple days before his Woodward loss until just before that workout! · 260 days ago ·
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Jockey Angel Cordero Jr. rode his first winner in the U.S.,...Read More

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View DetailsView Video09/15/84Bel11 1/8 mD03+ MMarlboro Cup Invitational-G1Slew O' GoldTardanaskaCanadian Factor0:00.00
View DetailsView Video09/08/79Bel81 1/8 mD03+ MMarlboro Cup Invitational-G1Spectacular BidGeneral AssemblyCoastal1:46.60
View DetailsView Video09/16/78Bel31 1/8 mD03+ MMarlboro Cup Invitational-G1Seattle SlewAffirmedNasty and Bold1:45.80
View DetailsView Video10/02/76Bel81 1/4 mD03+ MMarlboro Cup Invitational-G1ForegoHonest PleasureFather Hogan2:00.00
View Details09/13/75Bel81 1/4 mD03+ MMarlboro Cup Invitational-G1WajimaForegoAncient Title2:00.00
View Details09/14/74Bel81 1/8 mD03+ MMarlboro Cup Invitational-G1Big SpruceArbees BoyForego1:46.60
View DetailsView Video09/15/73Bel71 1/8 mD03+ MMarlboro Cup Invitational-G1SecretariatRiva RidgeCougar II1:45.40
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