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Little Things: Seattle Slew’s Derby stumble

Doug McCoy / 11 years
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4 min read

In 1977 Seattle Slew stumbled out of the Kentucky Derby gate and had no place to go — until Bill Shoemaker made room for a fellow rider in trouble.

Today in Racing History: Slew

Richard Hackerman / 11 years

3 min read

Today in Racing History, Seattle Slew kicked off his 1977 Triple Crown campaign with a devastating, track record-setting allowance victory at Hialeah.

On breeding: Lessons learned

George Rowand / 11 years

5 min read

It wasn’t all wine and roses for George Rowand’s breeding operation. They bred some bad horses, too — and learned some important lessons. Part 3 of 3.

Delaware Park picks and analysis: July 24, 2025

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks July 23, 2025

A few minutes with: Jack Fisher

Colonial Downs: Latest jockey and trainer stats

VIDEO: Charles Town weekend highlights

Mid-Atlantic three stars: July 21, 2025

Little Things: Seattle Slew’s Derby stumble

Today in Racing History: Slew

On breeding: Lessons learned

Delaware Park picks and analysis: July.

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks July.

A few minutes with: Jack Fisher

Colonial Downs: Latest jockey and trainer.

VIDEO: Charles Town weekend highlights

Mid-Atlantic three stars: July 21, 2025