The Mysterious Death of a Champion Stallion

A beloved thoroughbred and legendary sire dies under suspicious circumstances.

Alydar running neck and neck with his rival, Affirm, at one of the 1978 Triple Crown races. In 1990, Alydar was euthanized at his home in Calumet Farm under suspicious circumstances surrounding the financial collapse of its owner.

Thirty years ago, Triple Crown contender Alydar was put to sleep under suspicious circumstances by its owner, Calumet Farm. A…