TA: Because I think he was
underappreciated. He came
the year after Seattle Slew and
Affirmed. At that point, the Triple Crown had become
something where people started to take it for granted.
When he lost the Belmont, all the things that it takes to win
the Triple Crown came into play. His rider, Ronnie Franklin,
was heavily criticized for his rides throughout his career.
He had an issue going into the Belmont. The trainer, like so
many of us, wanted to win the race so badly he probably
made a mistake running him. I'm not trying to speak for
Bud Delp. His races before the Belmont were nothing short
of brilliant; they were breathtaking in my point of view.
TDN: Why do you place him
above Affirmed and Seattle Slew?
