Gallery of Champions offers 11 great photos of Affirmed, 2 each from the Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes as well as 3 non Triple Crown photos from the Santa Anita Derby, Santa Anita Handicap and Strub Stakes. Also available is a great portrait shot plus a photo of him at Calumet Farm early in his stud career.. We also feature signed Affirmed items signed by Steve Cauthen or Laffit Pincay Jr. in our Horse Racing Collectibles section.
Affirmed 1978 Preakness Stakes #401 Black and White
Horse racing history will always record the battle of rivals Affirmed and Alydar amongst it’s most fabled equine duels. These two champions went at each other before, during and after the Triple Crown like no other race horses. They faced each other ten times, with Affirmed the victor in seven. but Alydar’s ferocity in each match up not only validated his legacy, but Affirmed’s as well. This dramatic action photo shows Affirmed driving to the wire over Alydar in the 1978 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. Affirmed was ridden by Steve Cauthen and trained by Laz Barrera.
Affirmed 1978 Preakness Stakes #401 Color
Horse racing history will always record the battle of rivals Affirmed and Alydar amongst it's most fabled equine duels. These two champions went at each other before, during and after the Triple Crown like no other race horses. They faced each other ten times, with Affirmed the victor in seven. but Alydar's ferocity in each match up not only validated his legacy, but Affirmed's as well. This dramatic action photo shows Affirmed driving to the wire over Alydar in the 1978 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. Affirmed was ridden by Steve Cauthen and trained by Laz Barrera.
Affirmed Running at Calumet Farm
Horse racing history will always record the battle of rivals Affirmed and Alydar amongst it’s most fabled equine duels. These two champions went at each other before, during and after the Triple Crown like no other race horses. They faced each other ten times, with Affirmed the victor in seven. But Alydar’s ferocity in each match up not only validated his legacy, but Affirmed’s as well. This poignant photo shows Affirmed running at Calumet Farm as a stallion.
Affirmed 1978 Santa Anita Derby B/W
Horse racing history will always record the battle of rivals Affirmed and Alydar amongst it's most fabled equine duels. These two champions went at each other before, during and after the Triple Crown like no other race horses. They faced each other ten times, with Affirmed the victor in seven. but Alydar's ferocity in each match up not only validated his legacy, but Affirmed's as well. This powerful photo shows Affirmed driving to the wire in the 1978 Santa Anita Derby in a prep race prior to the Kentucky Derby. Affirmed was ridden by Laffit Pincay Jr. in this race and trained by Laz Barrera.
Affirmed 1978 Santa Anita Derby Color
Horse racing history will always record the battle of rivals Affirmed and Alydar amongst it's most fabled equine duels. These two champions went at each other before, during and after the Triple Crown like no other race horses. They faced each other ten times, with Affirmed the victor in seven. but Alydar's ferocity in each match up not only validated his legacy, but Affirmed's as well. This powerful photograph shows Affirmed driving to the wire in the 1978 Santa Anita Derby in a prep race prior to the Kentucky Derby. Affirmed was ridden by Laffit Pincay Jr. in this race and trained by Laz Barrera.
Affirmed 1979 Strub Stakes B/W
Horse racing history will always record the battle of rivals Affirmed and Alydar amongst it's most fabled equine duels. These two champions went at each other before, during and after the Triple Crown like no other race horses. They faced each other ten times, with Affirmed the victor in seven. But Alydar's ferocity in each match up not only validated his legacy, but Affirmed's as well. This action photo shows Affirmed driving to the wire in the 1979 Strub Stakes at Santa Anita Park. This was the first of seven straight horse races that Affirmed would win to close out his horse racing career, including six Grade 1 races. Affirmed was ridden by Laffit Pincay Jr. in this race and trained by Laz Barrera.
Affirmed 1978 Belmont Stakes #408 Black & White
Horse racing history will always record the battle of rivals Affirmed and Alydar amongst it’s most fabled equine duels. These two champions went at each other before, during and after the Triple Crown like no other race horses. They faced each other ten times, with Affirmed the victor in seven. but Alydar’s ferocity in each match up not only validated his legacy, but Affirmed’s as well. This powerful photo shows Affirmed driving to the wire over Alydar in the 1978 Belmont Stakes. Affirmed was ridden by Steve Cauthen and trained by Laz Barrera.
Affirmed 1979 Strub Stakes Color
Horse racing history will always record the battle of rivals Affirmed and Alydar amongst it's most fabled equine duels. These two champions went at each other before, during and after the Triple Crown like no other race horses. They faced each other ten times, with Affirmed the victor in seven. But Alydar's ferocity in each match up not only validated his legacy, but Affirmed's as well. This photo shows Affirmed driving to the wire in the 1979 Strub Stakes at Santa Anita Park. This was the first of seven straight horse races that Affirmed would win to close out his horse racing career, including six Grade 1 races. Affirmed was ridden by Laffit Pincay Jr. in this race and trained by Laz Barrera.
Affirmed 1978 Belmont Stakes #408 Color
Horse racing history will always record the battle of rivals Affirmed and Alydar amongst it’s most fabled equine duels. These two champions went at each other before, during and after the Triple Crown like no other race horses. They faced each other ten times, with Affirmed the victor in seven.
But Alydar’s ferocity in each match up not only validated his legacy, but Affirmed’s as well. This powerful photo shows Affirmed driving to the wire over Alydar in the 1978 Belmont Stakes. Affirmed was ridden by Steve Cauthen and trained by Laz Barrera.
