Articles
August 28, 1978 | William Leggett
When Affirmed cut off Alydar in the backstretch of the Travers, he became a loser even though he finished first
June 19, 1978 | Douglas S. Looney
Alydar's trainer John Veitch was back at the colt's barn several hours after the Belmont, free at last from the pressing crowds. The sun was turning orange and Veitch was turning mellow as he leaned over a railing....
May 15, 1978 | Edited by Robert H. Boyle
•John Veitch, trainer of Derby favorite Alydar, asked before the race if he would accept 6 to 5 on Alydar if he were a betting man: "I don't bet. These SOBs disappoint you enough without losing money, too. Betting...
April 10, 1978 | William Leggett
Alydar, Calumet's outstanding 3-year-old, left a feline talisman and Believe It behind after an impressive win in the Florida Derby
March 13, 1978 | William Leggett