Steve Cauthen Archives • The Racing Biz

Chelsea Lowman / 8 years

7 min read

Our Ghosts of Preakness Past series celebrates past editions of the Middle Jewel. Today: 1978 and the epic rivalry between Affirmed and Alydar.

Affirmed
Alydar
Belmont Stakes
Keene Dangerfield
Steve Cauthen
Triple Crown

Belmont history: Affirmed and Lefty

Doug McCoy / 12 years
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3 min read

Steve Cauthen hit Affirmed left-handed and the horse surged to beat Alydar in the 1978 Belmont. But how did Cauthen come to have the whip in his left hand?

Taj Mahal “that guy” ahead of Preakness

Golden Tempo to bypass Preakness

Preakness weekend trainer bonuses to return

Derby show horse Ocelli under Preakness consideration

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, May 5

Eagle Point Farm to be featured in new book

Preakness Past: Affirmed and Alydar

Belmont history: Affirmed and Lefty

Golden Tempo to bypass Preakness

Derby show horse Ocelli under Preakness.

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, May 5

HISA board votes to retain Lasix.

Kentucky Derby 2026: Horse by horse.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.