Friday Bloodline Connections: Seattle Slew Refining the Bold Ruler Speed for Classic Distance By WinningStride. Every Stride Tells a Story. Seattle Slew was the tenth winner of the American Triple Crown, and he completed the series undefeated in 1977. His pedigree represents one of the most important moments in American breeding, showing how the Bold Ruler line could be refined and carried successfully to classic distances. Seattle Slew did not replace Bold Ruler speed. He balanced it. ⸻ The Sir

21 reactions · 10 comments | April 23, 1977 - The Wood Memorial came to Seattle Slew as easily as the rest of his other races - without a serious challenge. "He was never really pressed and when I asked him for a run at about the three-eighths pole he took off" said jockey Jean Cruget, who guided Seattle Slew to a 3 1/4-length victory in the $110,300 Wood Memorial at Aqueduct. | NYRA | Facebook

21K views · 855 reactions | 40 years ago to the day, Seattle Slew won the Belmont Stakes and became the 10th Triple Crown winner!! | Belmont Stakes | Facebook

1.2K views · 28 reactions |  We are taking a look back at some of the most legendary Triple Crown winners, including Seattle Slew. WLKY caught up with Slew in 1978 at Spendthrift Farm in Lexington. Who's excited for the 2022 Kentucky Derby? | WLKY News | Facebook