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1978: The greatest duel of all time

By Eric Neel
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Monday, July 28, 2008

Some years fade over time. Some events slip from memory, replaced by fresh thrills and new dramas. But 1978 and the Triple Crown duel between Affirmed and Alydar grow brighter and more unforgettable every year. It was tremendous theater at the time. Alydar, a stalker, came from the back of the pack to challenge Affirmed before losing the Kentucky Derby by a length and a half. In the Preakness Stakes three weeks later, Affirmed held off a hard-charging Alydar by less than half a length. And f ...

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