Affirmed & Alydar – The Great Rivals – Photos
Pedigree Notes: 1975 AFFIRMED,c,Exclusive Native 3 29 22 5 1 $2,393,818 – At 2 Won Hopeful S. -G1 , Futurity S. -G, Hollywood Juv., etc
Races Won: At 3 Won Hollywood Derby -G1 , Santa Anita Derby -G1, Preakness S. -G1 , Belmont S. -G1 , Kentucky Derby-G1, San Felipe H. G-2 , Jim Dandy S. -G3, etc
Additional Notes: At 4 Won Hollywood Gold Cup H. -G1 , Jockey Club Gold Cup S., Santa Anita H. -G1, Californian S. -G1, Charles H. Strub S. -G1 , Woodward S. -G1
Comments: The legendary Affirmed was the last horse to have won the Triple Crown
Affirmed Retired
Final Tribute to The Great Affirmed. Laffit Pincay Jr. in the saddle. The alltime leading rider.
Alydar & Affirmed – The Belmont
The Belmont Stretch Drive 1978 Affirmed won the Triple Crown. Alydar was second in all three triple crown races.
Alydar & Affirmed – The Belmont
The Belmont Stretch Drive 1978 Affirmed won the Triple Crown. Alydar was second in all three triple crown races.