Spectacular Bid didn't really reach maturity and greatness until he was a 4yo. At that point he belongs in the conversation but there are a lot of others that don't get their due like Buckpasser and the great Kels who was an absolute freak on any surface at any distance. Personally I think the Bid belongs in the conversation, he was amazing. He ran so effortlessly as a 4yo and a lot faster than you would think watching.
I saw all of the battles between Flying Paster and Bid. Great days at Santa Anita. Poor Paster, he probably thought everytime he saw Bid. "Him ! Again !
When they talk of the all time greats they never mention the Bid. Big mistake. I was a Flying Paster fan and wanted so badly for him to beat Bid and Delp. But after seeing their first couple match ups, all it did was make me appreciate the Bid. He was a freak machine and extremely underrated when they talk all time greats.
Poor Flying Paster ... here he tried the maneuver of trying to stay ahead of Bid ... just could never rival the Bid's kick in the stretch, even when Paster came running late after a 44 half-mile in the Santa Anita Derb Bid still outkicked him.
No one before or since has been a Secretariat and on his and their best day, they are all out-fighting each other for 2nd place. He's the best 3-year old I've ever seen. The best 2-year old is hands -down Raise a Native - hands-down, and anyone who knows racing and was lucky enough to see him race will say the same thing. I have friends on the West coast who tell me that Landaluce was and would have been very special, but sadly we'll never know.
I was and still am a Spectacular Bid fan and agree with one poster who said his 4-year old season is something that may never be matched. As far as the Belmont, and beyond the safety pin - Franklin fell into the spell that has capyured a few jockeys that have been fortunate enough to be running for the triple crown. THey actually believe that their horse is the equal or better of Secretariat and they make the most astounding unfortunate early moves that a jockey could make. next post...
His track record stood for 27 years until they replaced it with synthetic. His performance in this race is breathtaking. The Bid's 1980 race year is the best single race year ever
Thanks for the clip,cf, I remember this race well. It was Bid's California debut and all did not appear rosey the first 1/4 mile as Shoemaker was riding him hard to keep up. But around the 3/8 pole he took a strong hold of the bit and went on to a commanding victory. This distance (7 furlongs) was Flying Paster's best too, but Bid just blew his doors off the final 1/8 of a mile.
Icyhotboo Says:
3/07/2012 9:51:25 PM
Spectacular Bid didn't really reach maturity and greatness until he was a 4yo. At that point he belongs in the conversation but there are a lot of others that don't get their due like Buckpasser and the great Kels who was an absolute freak on any surface at any distance. Personally I think the Bid belongs in the conversation, he was amazing. He ran so effortlessly as a 4yo and a lot faster than you would think watching.
disciple90633 Says:
24/09/2011 11:38:00 AM
they should have made a movie about Affimed and Alydar starring The Bid and Flying Paster.
Stone8 Says:
10/02/2011 12:05:54 PM
I saw all of the battles between Flying Paster and Bid. Great days at Santa Anita. Poor Paster, he probably thought everytime he saw Bid. "Him ! Again !
MrZenyatta Says:
16/11/2010 7:47:28 PM
When they talk of the all time greats they never mention the Bid. Big mistake. I was a Flying Paster fan and wanted so badly for him to beat Bid and Delp. But after seeing their first couple match ups, all it did was make me appreciate the Bid. He was a freak machine and extremely underrated when they talk all time greats.
jhordanian Says:
7/11/2010 8:52:42 PM
This was just silly, freakishly good. What a horse!
phddddd Says:
13/04/2010 10:44:21 AM
Poor Flying Paster ... here he tried the maneuver of trying to stay ahead of Bid ... just could never rival the Bid's kick in the stretch, even when Paster came running late after a 44 half-mile in the Santa Anita Derb Bid still outkicked him.
grizzles03 Says:
27/10/2009 8:42:45 AM
No one before or since has been a Secretariat and on his and their best day, they are all out-fighting each other for 2nd place. He's the best 3-year old I've ever seen. The best 2-year old is hands -down Raise a Native - hands-down, and anyone who knows racing and was lucky enough to see him race will say the same thing. I have friends on the West coast who tell me that Landaluce was and would have been very special, but sadly we'll never know.
grizzles03 Says:
27/10/2009 8:39:12 AM
I was and still am a Spectacular Bid fan and agree with one poster who said his 4-year old season is something that may never be matched. As far as the Belmont, and beyond the safety pin - Franklin fell into the spell that has capyured a few jockeys that have been fortunate enough to be running for the triple crown. THey actually believe that their horse is the equal or better of Secretariat and they make the most astounding unfortunate early moves that a jockey could make. next post...
jkmooreelle Says:
12/10/2009 10:09:41 AM
His track record stood for 27 years until they replaced it with synthetic. His performance in this race is breathtaking. The Bid's 1980 race year is the best single race year ever
painted2titanic Says:
23/05/2009 2:25:08 PM
HAH!! I found his papers...his registered name is Affirmed Bid (he is out of an affirmed mare and by spectacular bid)
71sunset Says:
16/05/2009 10:13:42 PM
Thanks for the clip,cf, I remember this race well. It was Bid's California debut and all did not appear rosey the first 1/4 mile as Shoemaker was riding him hard to keep up. But around the 3/8 pole he took a strong hold of the bit and went on to a commanding victory. This distance (7 furlongs) was Flying Paster's best too, but Bid just blew his doors off the final 1/8 of a mile.
BE109 Says:
6/05/2008 4:07:35 AM
Watch when he is hit the whip in the stretch,he just opened up like you would just snap your finger. That turn of foot is just so amazing!
painted2titanic Says:
20/01/2008 5:51:11 AM
I don't know his registered name so I just call him Bid. He's an AMAZING jumper!!!!!
cf1970 Says:
8/04/2007 1:40:42 PM
Yes, I agree with you. The Bid was a sensational horse. Take care.