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Race Record

   Special Times  began his career with a convincing win at Santa Anita. That performance, and his apparent gifts, prompted a $5 million offer for the strapping Golden Eagle Farm Ky. Bred. He returned nineteen days later as the odds-on-choice in Santa Anita's 1 1/8 M. Sham Stakes. Breaking last again, Special Times closed with a rush for 3rd, and was lengths in front soon past the wire. Their esteem for the horse confirmed, Baffert and Stevens then considered Special Times with Point Given as their main Triple Crown hopeful.

   Although Special Times was unseasoned and still physically immature, he possessed unmistaken talent, a classic pedigree, and presence. His sire, Seeking The Gold, was the world's leading stallion the previous year, and also sired that year's champion,  Dubai Millennium, with whom Special Times shared other similarities. Both were products of impeccably bred Northern Dancer-line mares that excelled on the racecourse. There was much physical resemblance as well. Unlike most Seeking the Golds, Dubai Millennium and Special Times were tall, correct, imposing sorts who took the eye.

   In their endeavor to play catch up, Special Times was trained more aggressively prior to his third start. Competing that day against Congaree, Special Times was injured while bucking shins. What seemed then as a minor setback, would effectively end a career of likely consequence.