March 24, 1979 – Ron Franklin Bounces Back in Flamingo
Six other horses dared to challenge Spectacular Bid in the Flamingo Stakes, and some trainers admitted they were running for the $29,800 check for second place. The morning of the race was hot and humid, with a little rain in the forecast. Bid’s jockey, Ron Franklin, was nervous, his first ride since the disastrous Florida Derby 18 days earlier.