Seattle Slew - Full Documentary 

Most people today don't know that Slew was bred to one of Secretariat's exceptional daughters, Weekend Surprise, and the result was A.P. Indy. A multi-million $ winner and one of the champion studs of the age.

we also rescued a great grandson of Seattle Slew after his racing days were over. Irish Agenda was his racing name and is a 15 hand copper bay with very gentle personality. going on 25 yrs old and still can run like the wind!

I was at Churchill Downs for the Derby and bet far more on Slew to win than I could afford to lose. When I saw him lathered up and sweating buckets in the Paddock I was certain I made the common mistake of liking a colt so much that I didn't bother to check him out before betting the race. Fearing the worst, I left the track, walked a few blocks home, and lay down on the couch to watch the race and take my medicine. Slew stumbled out of the gate, almost going down, but when he hit the first turn I was up and screaming for joy as he put the race away and began his glorious journey to the Triple Crown. Thanks for the memories.

Was at Belmont the day he won the TC....will always remember that day and the enormous crowd who cheered him on! RIP Seattle Slew...

I've got a great-grandson of his, rescued him from an abusive trainer who used a "war bridle" or "nerve line" on him, and managed to break his coffin bone during training. Vet saved him, we bought him for $1 from idiot owners. He's playing in a pasture. Small, dark bay, classy looking and pretty.

My mare’s great grandfather was Seattle Slew. He was a great horse and his legacy will never be forgotten!

The seventies what a decade,great horses and the best music,

Thanks for the wonderful memories, Seattle Slew. Rest in Peace and you will never be forgotten by us common folk.

Slew was by definition one of the greatest horses I ever saw. He was a champion who accomplished a lot from a very humble beginning.

Slew’s owners misused that horse, not Turner. I thought so at the time, in retrospect I still think so.

I was 14 in 1977 and remember this GREAT horse !! Elvis dies after Seattle Slew had that magic spring !! I saw 3 Triple Crowns in the 1970's ! That's why from #1 WILL ALWAYS BE " Big Red " in 73' with his UNMATCHED times to this day !! " Slew " my 2 nd favorite & 78's " Affirmed " .... classic times indeed in all of sports ! " SUPER 70'S !!! "

Seattle Slew was truly one tough SOB!!! and a great champion!!!

I was 7 years old, I loved this horse. I was born and raised in Seattle and spent many days at Longacres Park. Seattle Slew is my favorite to this day. This show made me laugh and cry. The best horse ever.

I still remember when I was in 9 grade watching this. I just thought what a beautiful beast. The power that he possess is incredible. Thanks for the memories

i once had the joy of helping with the post-surgical rehab of one of Slew's sons. That horse was radiant. His nickname was "Slew." In a dusty pipe corral, he was like a cherubim; a seraph, compared to the mere paddock ponies around him. And that was just one of Slew's unraced sons. My god, the Slew himself must have been Apollo.

Seattle Slew in incredibly inspirational and has always defined the word "grit" to me.

Seattle Slew. One of the Great Horses, and one of the Great Names in Horse Racing History..

The 70's were a great time for horse racing! There was Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Affirmed, Sham, etc. I will always remember the 70's and the wonderful, exciting horses that ran during that time!

Such a great horse! Besides Secretariat he is just my favorite! He was laughed at and doubted a true underdog that over came. A real champion.

There no better or beautiful horse than Slew. I cried like a baby at work when I heard the news Slew died. In 1977 as I watched The Derby I fell in love with Slew. I will always take Slew over Secretariat

Slew is such a gallant horse. His story gets me every time.

Great horse. I mean it is about all you can say about him. This horse was so under estimated and he was truly great.

Golly I can't get enough of this wonderful horse...!!!! you showed all of them Slew....!!!

He was a great racehorse. He was also a great sire and sire of sires.

This made me cry for years I took care of Seattle Slews grandson in Michigan we had a tight bond hopefully we can reunite someday.

Some of you may have forgotten the wonderful thoroughbreds of the 1950s. The first being Native Dancer, followed by Swaps and Nashua. For me 1957 was the miracle year with 3 immortals - so to speak - who were foaled in 1954: Born Ruler, Gallant Man, and my favorite, the venerable Round Table. Ruler sired Secretariat and Gallant Man set the Belmont Stakes record time until Bold Ruler's offspring blasted it to smithereens. Round Table carried weight and dominated on the turf. He lived until he was 33. These 3 had wonderfully memorable names.

MY DADS FAVORITE ALONG WITH SECRETARIAT....A RACING EXPERT...1919-2008.....HE WAS THERE....LOVED THE TRACKS....FLATS....!!!

Currently own one of his great grand sons & my mare is in foal with his colt. She is the 5× great granddaughter of secretariat. I really pray (& believe) this colt is going to be something special. ❤

The triple crown winner of my childhood. What a great horse. Thanks for posting.

I own a great grandson of Seattle Slew. My horse never raced but is a lovely horse to ride. I do a bit of jumping and he is a lovely trail horse. Always a gentleman and loves to be out on the pasture.

I don't remember what year but I spent about 3 months re-landscaping Three Chimney Farms for my boss. Slew was there and I admired him from afar. I could have went up to the fence or the barn and saw him close up but I am afraid of horses. I was thrown and almost trampled as a small child so I have a respect for their beauty but I don't like to be up close and personal. We had finished most everything on the farm except Slews statue. We had finished the shrubs and mulch. I was on my knees planting the annual flowers, lost in thought- when someone big snorted in my ear. I almost had a heart attack as this thing rubbed it nose in my neck. I stopped everything and froze. It seemed like forever before a male voice said sorry we just wanted to see your work and the nose left my neck and backed off. I stood up and it was Slew and his handler. He had backed off a couple of feet so I was comfortable. That's when I met the real Seattle Slew. He kept looking at me with those goo goo eyes but I think he understood that I was scared of him. His trainer asked him if he liked his statue and he nodded. He reminded me of Will Rogers horse Trigger with the way his eyes danced and he could do yes or no with his head at command. His keeper kept him out at the statue for about 30 minutes and asked all kinds of questions-Slew answered them all yes or no but his kind eyes never left my face. I am still afraid of horses except from a distance but I gained a healthy respect for a horse named Seattle Slew.

Twelve year old me in 1977 March orthodontist office in Omaha, NE. Flipping through a Sports Illustrated, I saw an article about this horse that had destroyed the field in the Flamingo Stakes. I've been in love ever since. I follow all his descendants and the amount of joy this one horse has brought me in my life can't be described. Love ya Slew!

Magnificent racehorse. ❤️

I’m in no way a big horse racing fan , but I’ll never forget Slew !

I was at Belmont the day Seattle Slew won the Triple Crown. My sister brother-in-law and I will never forget that day. I still keep hoping that one day his compelling story will be told on the 'Big Screen' (and not Disneyfied). His Triple Crown victory was just the beginning. Slew was the Black Stallion!

Seattle Slew is an all time great.

And today, 6/9/2018, his descendant Justify, wins the Triple Crown, undefeated like Slew.

I was in college when I won $4000 in a poker game that I’d never played! I bet it all in Seattle Slew ! All my fraternity brothers laughed at me! I paid for my entire college tuition and spenting money for the rest of my college! And bought my first house that I still own! I cried like a baby when Slew blew out field! I’ve never bet on anything since

His prime was a bit before my time, but what an absolute machine. Thank you for posting this.

Slew was my all time Favorite, He deserved better owners. They wore him down chasing the money, I'd of retired him after the Triple Crown as an unbeaten horse. He deserved MUCH better.

There are a few horses I have had the pleasure of watching run that were a combination of talent and a willingness to push themselves to the absolute limit. Ruffian, Dr.Fager,and Seattle Slew are the ones that I personally think best exemplify these qualities. Secretariat was the most God gifted horse I ever saw but these three went to the front and took on all challengers and never backed off until every ounce of energy was spent .It takes a special horse to run and win this way . Slew's race at Belmont against Exceller in the Jockey Club Gold cup was the greatest exhibition of heart and courage I ever saw and Dr. Fager carrying the weight imposts and still running on the front and winning in amazing times. Then Ruffian undefeated and never worse than first until that fateful match race she was a beautiful horse with an unmatched will to not only win but to annihilate her competition. James Keeney

I always loved the Slew. Could never understand why people diminished his accomplishments. How many horses can carry blazing speed over 12 furlongs? Or be the champion horse at 2,3 and 4? Never mind his great success as a stallion.

Seattle Slew was always my favorite racehorse as a kid and when I happened to rescue an emaciated 9 year old dark bay Throughbred mare from a backyard back in 2005 after researching her tattoo # found out she is a grand daughter (out of thousands i'm sure) of this wonderful horse! :) I have owned her for 10 years now as a trail companion and fun horse on top of tons of speed out through open fields, she has heart like nothing I have ever seen in hundreds of horses I've ridden/worked with, she is the best horse I have ever and will ever own, so thank you Seattle Slew for my wonderful Ruby horse (aka race name: Sound The Words)

I was born the Monday of Slew's Derby week. Thus, he has been my irreplaceable favorite for as long as I can remember. He's made me incredibly proud.

This brings tears to my. Eyes. And joy to my heart

Still loving you Slew....always and forever I will love you best....!!!

Saw him on August 1, 1989. Great horse.

I've been waiting for years now for a movie to be made about the great Seattle Slew...but not a Disneyfied version of events ala ' Secretariat' ... but a top notch story (much in line with the film 'Seabiscuit'). I was at Belmont the day he won the Triple Crown and followed his racing career through its ups and downs and can't think of a worthier more compelling film project. Seattle Slew Hope Springs Eternal this horse's compelling story will one day be told.

Wow... What an inspiring story. Seattle Slew was amazing!

I remember the year when all this took place. My daughter was born in April 1977, and the day we brought her home from the hospital, Garden State Park burned down, My father-in law worked on the starting gate there for years. He put Secretariat in the starting gate the year he raced there! My husband also worked for a trainer, Robtert Dorso, and thought that The Slew was one of the best he'd ever seen run! This story brought tears to my eyes and chills when I sat here crying for days of great racing to return. I now know that, its a sport that has seen its best years and casinos and sports betting have taken over. It is the Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire all over again! JMO

I really wish they had thought better and given him an actual rest before racing him again. Big derbies like the Triple Crown take a big toll on the horses. They need time to rest and just be horses.

To bullwinkle 1989, your story about Seattle Slew's offspring Seattle Slow was hilarious. Reminds me of a friend whose wife owned a horse. They named him Flea Biscuit.

Slew was amazing he just had terrible owner's !! There is an off season for a reason !! REST they burnt him out so quickly he never had a chance 😔😢

This ticks me off. They did Slew dirty. No horse deserves to go through that media mess and downing him like he's trash. He didn't need to prove anything. He's an excellent champion, period!

In the equine world, there are super athletes, super stars. Bonheur, Blue Hors de Matin, Big Ben, Hickstead, Secretariat, Man O' War, Seattle Slew, Affirmed, Jaberwockey, and so many more. Astounding horses that have caught our attention, and have grabbed our hearts. The one thing all these horses have in common is that they gave their huge hearts, their huge spirits to their human counterparts. They willingly agreed to share their spirit and soul with us. I've raised and trained horses for 50 years, and I'll never to this day understand how and why this beautiful animal will even allow us to be close to it! Through my years with horses, I have learned more about life than I could ever learn amongst people.

Love you Seattle Slew......always and forever..!!!!

His bloodline lives on ❤️

The 70s were very special years in horse racing and I caught the horse bug early as a nine year old with Secretariat. Fast forward to when Slew stalked the triple crown. I could hardly contain my excitement when I learned he was to run in the Paterson Handicap at the NJ Meadowlands in 1978. It was such a thrill to see him approach the paddock with that wonderful swinging walk of his. What a handsome dark brown horse he was. I was more nervous than excited. I learned Dad placed a bet on him and I was fearful it would jinx Slew. When the race started my stomach sank as the field flew by. It appeared to be too fast, and a reckless flaunting of his speed. He was pushed to crossover the field into the first turn, dirt flying everywhere, but I was helpless and could nothing but stand there and worry as a starstruck twelve year old among the shouting crowd . Even though I was an inexperienced kid, I knew it was a dangerous strategy that could cost Slew. He won't have anything left at the end. Around the track they went, and then at the top of the stretch you could see there was a horse that was coming on strongly on the outside, Dr. Patches, (of Dr. Fager). They hooked up and dueled but there wasn't enough left. I was upset with the jock. The race finished in a flash. He lost and my heart was in my throat. The losing betters booed him as he took the long walk back to the barn ( but he looked strangely relieved to me!) and oh how I cried! How could they turn on such a majestic animal? The loss didn't end my interest and after all, what a fabulous tale for this bold horse. He was still my horse racing hero. Looking back on it I thought what if somehow, Slew had gotten a nice break after the Triple Crown? He most decidedly deserved a break, a vacation, that all racehorses must long for, that "Hawaii for Horses" somewhere, even if only in the clouds.

Left unmentioned, Seattle Slew became a Sire of Sires, most notably, A.P. Indy who sired multiple champions including Bernadini. Team Z selected Bernadini to be the first stud for the great Zenyatta which resulted in the colt Cozmic One.

Wonderful, heartwarming, inspiring story 👏

What an absolute legend. Love the story of the owners and jockey and trainer. A true fairytale

Secretariat was and still is the king of horses but slew was a great horse too. It’s a shame how bad his owner was towards the great champion that he was. He deserved more respect, gratitude and love.

A fine and dramatic documentary. It takes a great horse to win the american triple crown series. It's a hard call for a horse to go for those three races in such a short period. And only a few exceptional horses have come through the test successfully. It's clear from watching this that Seattle Slew was a tremendous horse. And despite a couple of later defeats he stands tall as one of the immortals of the turf.

best horse i ever saw run in my life, amazing

A great upload. A great story. A great horse. Gratitude.

Seattle Slew was my Granfathers favourite! Mine too! What a Champion Horse! 👑👍👑🐴🖤👑 🏅🥇🏇

I'm no expert on horse racing history, but I feel that Citation deserved a much better documentary than he received here on RU-vid. It was in black & white, low key, even stogy in style. Citation's video should have been presented with much more enthusiasm.......after all, he was one of the greatest racehorses that ever lived. I'm sure Eddie Arcaro would agree.

Seattle Slew was a giant amoung giants...he just was...he had that air about him...he will always be remember and loved for being a triple crown winner....just a spectacular horse....🐎🐎🐎

What a Beautiful Documentary Thank You ...

A great horse horsesp that' speaking today. A legend . Should be able too show more in often.

I saw Slew at his Derby. I was in the paddock to see this shiny black, sleek, muscled horse. Until that time, I didn't know that horses knew they were going to win, but it was in his eyes. It was a look I will never forget. It was also in his body. More than determination it was flat out confidence, and his focus over rode the wild noise of the close-in crowd. He knew what he was going to do - win. Now I always watch the post parade on TV. I watch for the horse that has his ears perked forward, concentrating on where he is going, not mouthing his lead pony, not sweaty*, not antsy. Even with long odds, these horses always place, and most win. I thank "that look" of Slew's for this racing lesson. *Slew was sweaty by the time he got out of the tunnel, but I did not see that at the time.

Seattle Slew was foaled on February 15, 1974, at the White Horse Acres breeding farm in Lexington, Kentucky. He had an impressive family tree: his sire, Bold Reasoning, was the grandson of Bold Ruler, the father of the great Secretariat.

Seattle Slew will always be the best of the BEST........Love you Slew....

I watched Seattle Slew race when I was around ten years old and dreamed of having my own horse. Now at nearly fifty years old, I have a Seattle Slew grandson out of Slew City Slew. My horse looks so much like Seattle Slew when he was older. I did not know he was related to Seattle Slew when I bought him and found out later from his racing tattoo, so it feels ironic. I'm finally living the dream riding my recycled racehorse cross country.

I love this vid. I saw Slew at Longacres in Seattle during his farewell gallop tour After watching the racehorses at Longacres all day...to see Slew walk out on the field. Compared to those other horses....there was no comparison. He had a whole different shape--was soooo much more streamlined..

yes slew loved turner...and turner loved slew .. what a team they were....they are the heros forever....

He was amazing horse with a lot of heart!!!!!

You cannot say that he not a great horse.....he deserves his place among the greats!

I've had one of his grandsons for about 12 yrs. Hes the best natured horse. He raced till he was 7 yrs old and even ran turf in Europe. I call him my little Black Beauty (17.2hh) not fiery like Slew until you walk him thru a narrow gate the his eyes get so wide you can see the whites still to this day at almost 21 yrs old. Fury is a forgotten gem in NW Arkansas, except to me.

2021 still watching that unforgettable horse

Their bad decisions destroyed Billie & Slew, Billie was always careful just like a Top Notch Horse Trainer would be, But greed & selfishness showed these folks true colors, That Race that Slew lost was a Race that you would place an Older Horse in, It made Seattle Slew look old & Worn out when all He needed was Rest & Seclusion, Secretariat & Seattle Slew captured my Heart because I was born in 69 but more so the way they Won against Vicious Treatment made them real Champions, They touched my heart because they were treated so unfairly & Still rose above the Odds Despite*

Love you Seattle Slew and I always will........in my eyes you were the BEST of the BEST......!!!!!

second comment- Slew was so happy at Three Chimneys Farm. He would go to the fields and run like the wind.

Great racer, and a even greater sire. Not so many horses can say that for themselves except maybe Northern Dancer. Truly a horse of a lifetime

23:29 is still making my eyes water, such a sweet moment

There are extremes to everything, logger to Triple Crown winner, Zenyatta living 99% on the west coast, Curlin traveling the world. When you OWN a horse that good, what do you do? No matter what, you'll be bashed by somebody. Doing too much, or not enough. Great story Seattle Slew, why hasn't Hollywood ever done it??? He sure was a Black Stallion!!

Awe slew was just so amazing! It’s just to bad his greedy owners didn’t let him lay out in the sun and relax after all he had Accomplished... true story of greed and what not to do so it’s a lesson learned

Seattle Slew is definitely my favorite horse... Always battled adversity his whole life.. Probably the most mentally tough , headstrong horse of all time... Was cheaply bought, nobody took him seriously,had to constantly proove himself...battles through a viral infection than defeats Affirmed twice after the infection... He than was mishandled by his owners by not getting the proper layoff after the rigors of the Triple Crown races... The greatness of this horse is what obstacles it was always up against and yet always came out on top in the end.... Also became one of the best studs after retirement...

I really enjoyed this documentary on Seattle Slew. And YES, Many of us still remember him and his story very well. A horse from Nowhere, as they say, who proved them all wrong. today there are a couple I could mention....that ARE and would be great legends if they had proper management. If a horse is winning and doing great with a trainer.........why change things?? Change trainers, change jockeys. ?? Makes the horse look bad when he knows he CAN win but isn't. It's not the horses fault. The horse unfortunately is managed my HUMANS. Who end up loving the money more than the horse that is making that money and should be cared for in a better way.

I had a Slew grandson about 15 years ago. He slipped in his stall and ended up with spimal cord compression due to it. At the time, Dr. Grant at U.C. Davis was the only equine surgeon offering any hope for my much loved gelding, which was basically replacing the damaged vertebrae with a titanium "basket" one. He had just done the surgery on Seattle Slew. I live close to a University with a great veterinary hospital/school. So after some tests and my gelding making it through them, Dr Grant agreed to fly to Oregon and do the surgery on my gelding. His fee was 20k plus expenses (not bragging, this mattters momentarily) I had spent 2500 thus far on other tests. The day comes and it was a huge deal for the students. I was given a seat with a window to the operating room. He made it, though he was never quite the same. Dr. Grant told me many stories about Slew, and his attitude....which was quite a big one apparently. One of them being rhat he would only allow his groom in his stall and nobody else. He gave me a hat and other swag from the owners themselves. Also, i had made sure to pay all expenses at the hospital. ... Fast forward a month or so, and my husband came out to the barn one day amd asked, "how much was Johnny's surgery?". I said, "2500.00. Why?". He looked at me, and said, "Are you sure that you didn't miss a zero?!"... Oops! Lol. Dr. Grant had sent a bill for 10. 99 for his McDonald's on the way back to the airport , and it showed at previous balance!! It was worth every penny. My gelding looked like Secretariat with the competitiveness of his Grandpa. Ill forever miss him. He was one in a million just like Slew.

He came, he ran, and he Slew em.

Probably the most underrated horse of all time.

I wish Seattle Slew knew the exact time to place his droppings on his bandwagon fans. They hate him, he wins the Crown, they love him, he loses that ONE race after the Crown, they hate him again, actually have the nerve to boo a HORSE who only knows to run, over looks him with ease when it came to him and Affirmed, beats Affirmed, everyone likes him all over again. Yeah I wish he said "shove THIS" and gave them a nice steaming pile.

After coming back on to Exceller after running 109 and change, I loved this horse!

Seattle Slew was also a fine sire. However, I remember when his great filly, Landaluce, and his son, Swale, who died shortly after winning the Belmont, died unexpectedly. Horse people were looking at each other and saying, "What's going on here?"

Wow..what an amazing horse, God Blessed 🙏

Mr Chenery said it Don't embarrass the horse. Slew was tired and greed took over.

Thank you for sharing this great story

Greatness Comes with a big heart

This is a horse in everyone’s top-10 of all time. Enough said.