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1948BigCy (June 2, 2008 at 1:52 am)
I agree totally!. Kelso has the credentials to be considered the GREATEST HORSE EVER!!
sgtjeff56 (April 7, 2008 at 12:34 am)
I was too young to see Kelso race but I was there at Belmont the day before he passed away when he paraded with Forgo on the track. It was a real thrill to see two of the greatest horses together on the track. (I did see Forgo race)
cf1934 (March 22, 2008 at 3:52 pm)
Iread the book and really enjoyed it. Steve Haskin also wrote a book entilted Kelso. I kept a scrap book on Kelso for years. I was crazy about this horse.
BE109 (March 21, 2008 at 5:31 pm)
You guys need to read the book Kelso-Horse of Gold. It will tell you what a great racehorse old Kelly was.
STU676 (December 3, 2007 at 2:24 am)
most likely the best horse ever (yes seretariat thats right)
let me know when another horse wins 5 horse of the year honors....and dont give me the gelding bullshit....i watched this monster in person many times in new york,,,,,he was awesome,,,32 stakes races---yikes !!!
lpriebe31 (October 22, 2007 at 7:28 pm)
Kelso was awesome! The announcer missed one fact, though--from age 3 to 4, Kelso one 11, beginning with 1960's mile 1/16 Choice Stakes/Monmouth Park, through his victory in 1961's Brooklyn Handicap.
Is there any footage his amazing victory in 1961's Metropolitan Handicap? Closed 3 LENGTHS with 100 yds. left to win by a neck; Arcaro estimated he ran the final furlong in 11 flat, under 130lbs.--must've been something to see!
xxxkolja (October 12, 2007 at 3:49 am)
There is nothing like a thoroughbred running full out...nothing. Thanks for sharing this vid.
jess4metoo (October 9, 2007 at 7:32 pm)
Thank you for sharing. I have heard so much about Kelso but never saw any footage. What a pleasure!
cf1970 (July 21, 2007 at 3:50 pm)
Yes! This is absolutely wonderful! A true legend.
I was hoping to see footage of those champions honoured before the '83 JCGC. What a joy to see it!
It's so nice that Kelso made a public appearance the day before he died. I'm glad he got a chance to romp on the track a bit and people got a chance to honour and enjoy him one last time.
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