I had one bet with 4 horses in a box trifecta. I kid you not, all four came in in the top 5. That 10 horse killed damn near every bet I had, including that one..
I usually just pay attention for potential Triple Crown winners. Secretariat was an awesome horse.
Saw Ruffian v Foolish Pleasure match race live when I was a little guy... kind if turned me off to the sport. Google it. There might even be some sickening video on youtube.
I think many wanted to see a new triple crown winner - have for a lot of years, since Affirmed in 1978. I love the horse, but not crazy about the scumbags, Baffert and Zayat.