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?

September wagering handle increases versus last year

Forty improbable years of WV Breeders Classics

Mid-Atlantic three stars: October 5, 2026

Trainer Jose Corrales hit with 2-year suspension

Two-track Capuano family double in 2yo stakes

Regaled dazzles for DelCap double

Preakness Past: Affirmed and Alydar

Belmont history: Affirmed and Lefty

Forty improbable years of WV Breeders.

Trainer Jose Corrales hit with 2-year.

Two-track Capuano family double in 2yo.

Regaled dazzles for DelCap double

Barbadian Runner becomes racing’s newest millionaire

Off to the Races Radio lineup.