What shows you how good theatrical was is Trempolino set a stakes and track record in his arc win. He ran it in 2:26 1/5, which was 1 2/5 faster than the record, and it stood for 10 years.
This great Champion recently passed away...I am devastated. I consider this race the most exciting Breeders Cup race ever. What a champion he was.. I'll never forget him. RIP Champion!!!
The Irish-bred "American" beating the Kentucky-bred "European"; both horses were originally raced in Europe...Theatrical was among the favorites for the 1985 Epsom Derby
Theatrical was a very good horse when he raced in Ireland. But it was really when he sent to race full time in America under Bill Mott that his career really took off. Two great champions in Theatrical and Trempolino going at it in this BC Turf.