5/3/26 - Congratulations Golden Tempo and Always a Runner

Seattle Slew was doubly represented when his progeny won the Kentucky Oaks (G1) on Friday, May 1, and the Kentucky Derby (G1) on May 2.

The Slew Crew congratulates ALWAYS A RUNNER, who is out of a Malibu Moon mare, on her victory in the Oaks. Bred in Kentucky by Three Chimneys Farm, Always a Runner is trained by Chad Brown and was ridden to victory by Jose Ortiz. She is owned by Douglas Scharbauer and Three Chimneys Farm (Goncala Torrealba).

Finishing third in Kentucky Oaks was Counting Stars (Honor A. P.), who boasts Se... [more]

5/2/26 - Happy Derby Day, Slew

Slew, on May 7, we will celebrate your Derby win 49 years ago. And, on the same day, we will remember saying goodbye 24 years ago as you left us to race in Heaven.

In our hearts, we always knew you were the best and knew you had a destiny. You came into the Kentucky Derby undefeated and had won the Champagne Stakes the year before in record time. You had such speed and heart. You loved to race and toy with your opponents. And you always wanted to be in front.

They tried to stop you the night before and in the gate, but yo... [more]

5/2/26 - Good Luck Slew's

It's Derby Day, Slew, and we're celebrating your victory in 1977 where you started your journey to Triple Crown winner without ever tasting defeat. You showed the world that you could overcome so much in a dominating performance.

Your exceptionalism did not end on the track, with sons and daughters and more earning championships and great wins. And today, in the 152nd Kentucky Derby (G1), many of your great-great-grandsons will vie to capture the Run for the Roses. Some of your progeny enter the race boasting wins in the Arkansas Derby (G1), Wood Memorial Stakes (G2), Florida Derby (G1) and Santa Anita Derby (G1).... [more]

2/15/26 - Happy Birthday, Seattle Slew

Slew, fifty-two years ago on this day, at 7 p.m., you were foaled at Ben Castleman's White Horse Acres Farm.

You had a destiny.

At Fasig-Tipton the next year, on July 19, I had to elbow Mickey so you, Hip 128, the first foal out of My Charmer and by Bold Reasoning, would become ours. Mickey had dog-eared your catalog page because of all the two-year-old winners in your pedigree. You had me when you burst out of your stall with your powerful walk. I saw your War Dance for the first time and you gave me your eye. We had su... [more]

2/15/26 - Happy Birthday, Slew

Today we remember and celebrate the birthday of the unmatched Seattle Slew!

Your fans and your team were amazed by your feats. Those closest to you were blessed to witness your strength and determination throughout your life and to share time with you.

As the Slew Crew celebrates this special day you were born, we remember your greatness on the track and your days galloping, grazing and meeting your fans in the Bluegrass state.

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