Slew was one of a kind.I remember going out to the Big A just to watch him race in his prelim allowance races and also for the Marlboro Cup in 78'I also saw has farewell ,which was I believe the Stuyvesent @ Aqueduct.Cordero took over the mount after beating Slew @ The Meadowlands on Dr.Patches.I remember getting 2-1 on him in the Marlboro (actually $6.20) Affirmed went off at 8/5 that day ,I couldn't believe it ,that was the first time "I emptied out on a horse" I had all of $42 on me and wagered evey dollar on Slew,he led every step of the way and won easily by 4 in a hand ride .Cordero admitted that the best race that slew ever ran was in The J.C. Gold Cup when he was beaten by Exceller, in that race Slew had the lead Exceller came and got him ,was in front by about a half at the 1/16 pole ,then Slew kicked in again charging up the railand just missed.My friends I used to root for him to beat the track record ,because we wanted him to be recognized as a truly great horse ,in those days everybody was talking about Secretariat and those impressive track records he held ,we wanted the same for Slew.Slew remains the only Triple Crown winner to have defeated another Triple Crown winner .