As we head into Tuesday, I am reminded of Secretariat in the Belmont in 1973.

[Faygo Kid]

Not overconfident. Just rested and ready.

And DOWN the stretch they come . . .

[lutefisk]

1. The horse racing world takes cheating very seriously, unlike the political world

If this were a horse race, I'd feel more confident in the outcome. It's easier to cheat in a Presidential election than a horse race, unfortunately.

:dem: :kick:

[Kittycat]

2. Interesting Analogy

I live in a neighborhood where all the house models, streets & neighborhood is named after race horses and horse racing events.

[Gman]

3. I never will forget that race

what is it? 1.5 miles? A distance that even the best usually fade in the stretch or even the final turn. And Secretariat won by like 12 or 15 lengths. He was an awesome horse.

[Elwood P Dowd]

6. It was more like 30 lengths.

Go watch the video on YouTube.

I remember setting in my apartment drinking a beer and watching that race in total disbelief. That had to be the most dominating athletic performance in history.

[Elwood P Dowd]

4. "He is running like a tremendous machine."

Announcer Chick Anderson back in 1973.

[lutefisk]

5. Oh what the heck- here's the youtube link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoFquax2F-k

[Elwood P Dowd]

7. This one is better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS4f6wiQJh4&feature=related

[Faygo Kid]

9. Just took a break from Keith to watch it. Tears in my eyes.

I know it's just a damned horse (spare me, concern trolls), but it was absolutely magical.

Wait till tomorrow at this time.

[pansypoo53219]

14. thanks.

i was too young to see those races. amazing. they did a necrops if i remember right, they said he had a big heart.

[Faygo Kid]

8. Thanks! One of the all-time great sports moments. I remember where I was.

I remember exactly where I was (Kegabrew Saloon, Detroit - we went there to watch it; it was something of a hangout - I was 21 at the time).

I will never forget that jaw-dropping performance. Wow. I stood and stared at the TV, beer in hand, just stunned.

[tismyself]

12. that's funny!

I remember where I was too. Spine tingling!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. He ran so magnificently...

The others looked as though they were standing still...

What a magnificent horse!

K&R

And what a perfect analogy for today, and tomorrow!

:patriot:

[NightHawk63]

11. Wow..hadn't seen that race for 35 years...since I was 10.

I am just as blown away now as I was then. That was an incredible horse.

[goodgd_yall]

13. That was some horse

I remember crying and having chills run up my spine as Secretariat headed for the finish line in the Belmont, capturing the Triple Crown.

I am probably going to have the same sensations tomorrow night when Obama is officially declared the winner too.

[Awsi Dooger]

15. Secretariat lost the primary

He ran a dull third to Angle Light and Sham in the race preceding the Kentucky Derby, the Wood Memorial.

[Johonny]

16. McCain doesnt remind me of Man O' War at the Travers

[Awsi Dooger]

17. Little known fact: that wasn't the only race Secretariat ever ran at a mile and a half at Belmont

Here's the video of the other one, a few months later:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88iVbQM_IEY