5/7/24 - May 7

Forty-seven years ago on this date, Slew, you won the Kentucky Derby and remained undefeated.

You overcame every obstacle thrown at you. The Derby eve alfalfa scare, the cymbals as you passed in front, the paddock and the gate. You fought your way to the front and stared down For The Moment and Angel Cordero. You gave them your eye and they feared you.

You were determined to fulfill your destiny. We were so proud of you, and hundreds of friends and loggers joined in your victory celebration.

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5/7/24 - Remembering You

On May 7, 1977, Seattle Slew started down an uncharted path to becoming the first undefeated Triple Crown winner. On May 7, 2002, he left this world.

But not before leaving countless memories for the Slew Crew members and those who saw him race or met him in person. Not before leaving a permanent mark on the track where he remains one of the greatest racehorses of the 20th century. Not before siring champions who went on to sire and produce champions, stamping the breed forever with his strength and speed and heart.

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5/4/24 - Good Luck in the Derby

11/8/20 - Eight Breeders' Cup Winners for Slew

A total of 14 Breeders Cup World Championship races were held at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky, on Friday Nov. 6 and Saturday, Nov. 7, and at the end of the event, eight of the winners descended for the unmatched Seattle Slew.

The Slew Crew congratulates the winners and their connections on the wonderful victories and performances.

Beginning the championship races on the right foot on Friday was GOLDEN PAL, who took the $1 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G2) over 13 competitors. The two-year-old bay colt i... [more]

5/7/20 - Celebrating with Memories

Slew, on this day 43 years ago, you did something most people considered impossible. And on this day, 18 years ago we survived the impossible when you said goodbye.

In 1977, we never had any doubt in you. The Slew Crew believed in you. You had never been defeated and at Churchill Downs, on the first Saturday in May, you wouldn't be denied. A bad start was nothing to you. You fought your way to the front of the field and were in the lead the first time under the line. Then you waited for your time. Charging down the stretch, you took command impressively and kicked clear of the rest of the field to show the world w... [more]