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Seattle Slew’s Legacy Of Horse Racing Greatness

Seattle Slew died on May 7, 2002 at the age of 28. One of only 11 winners of horse racing’s prestigious ‘Triple Crown’ he is by default considered among the all time greats in thoroughbred racing. Of the eleven horses to win the Triple Crown, he is the only one to do so with an undefeated record. He was also notable due to his humble beginnings, and is the only Triple Crown winner to have been purchased at public auction. He retired to stud in’78 and sired over 100 stakes race winners including’84 Kentucky Derby champion, Swale. Slew’s offspring have earned a combined $76 million dollars at the race track. Slew wasn’t the most majestic looking creature by the lofty standards of race horses, but was possessed with the heart, toughness and courage of a professional prizefighter.

Del Mar: Southern California’s Horse Racing Capital

Southern California’s Del Mar Racetrack has been somewhat forgotten by the general public in recent years, overshadowed by East Coast venues like Churchill Downs and Belmont Park. The reality is that the 72 year old track has a history to rival their better known counterparts. Operated by the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and located 20 miles North of San Diego, its perhaps most famous for its iconic slogan “Where The Surf Meets the Turf” but that only scratches the surface of its star studded history.

Cheap Ownership of a Thoroughbred Racehorse

The proud lineage of thoroughbred racehorses goes back all the way to the 1600?s and they remain a fixture of culture and tradition. Owning the smallest percentage of one of these magnificent animals is an honor. Owning a thoroughbred racehorse can cost thousands or even millions of dollars, making it difficult for most people to own one. But, it is still possible to do so for far less by buying a share in a thoroughbred partnership.