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?

DEL: Maida, Quint’s Brew find the water fine

Delaware Park closing day stakes recaps

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: October 18, 2026

PODCAST: Talking with Charles Town’s riding king

Two named as Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award winners

REPLAY: Saturday’s Off to the Races Radio

Preakness Past: Affirmed and Alydar

Belmont history: Affirmed and Lefty

DEL: Maida, Quint’s Brew find the.

Delaware Park closing day stakes recaps

PODCAST: Talking with Charles Town’s riding.

Two named as Joe Kelly Unsung.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

Competitive stakes top Delaware Park closing.