Seattle Slew: Racing's First Undefeated Triple Crown Winner

by Dan Mearns

Overview

One of the most popular Thoroughbreds in recent times, Seattle Slew was the first undefeated Triple Crown winner, sweeping racing's three jewels while keeping his perfect record intact. Born of humble origins and homely looks, the nearly black colt overcame modest credentials to conquer all before him. The bargain-priced Seattle Slew and his youthful, attractive owners captured public imagination during racing's golden decade of the 1970s, touching a chord that resonated over three seasons. In retirement, he shone even brighter, with many of his offspring becoming champions on the track. In Seattle Slew, author Dan Mearns, a longtime racing journalist and editor, explores the life of the great horse, who was one of only thirteen Triple Crown winners in the history of horse racing.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493080687
Publisher:	Lyons
Publication date:	05/07/2024
Series:	Thoroughbred Legends
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Dan Mearns was managing editor of The Blood-Horse magazine, editor of The Florida Horse, and managing editor of the Thoroughbred Record. A founding member of the Kentucky Thoroughbred Media, he won six Eclipse Awards and eight American Horse Publication Awards. He died in 2022.

Table of Contents

Introduction: An Unlikely Hero     6
Baby Huey     8
Saratoga "Secret"     22
Two-Year-Old Triple     30
Prepping For Roses     40
"Goodbye, Soul Brother"     50
An Easy Preakness     62
King Kong     68
A Costly Trip     80
Dark Days     88
Rejoining The Fray     100
The Slews Arrive     114
A New Home     128
"He Made Everything Good"     142
Epilogue: Measuring Up     150
Pedigree     152
Past Performances     153
Index/References     154
Photo Credits     158
About the Author     159