Answer: alydar

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ALYDAR

Runner-up to Affirmed in 1978

ALYDAR

Rival of Affirmed

ALYDAR

1978 foe of "Affirmed"

ALYDAR
Runner-up to Affirmed in all three legs of the 1978 Triple Crown
ALYDAR
Loser to Affirmed in all three Triple Crown races
ALYDARThree-time placer in the 1978 Triple Crown
ALYDARArchrival of Affirmed
ALYDARAffirmed's 1978 Triple Crown archrival
ALYDARRunner-up in every 1978 Triple Crown race
ALYDARAffirmed's arch-rival
ALYDARRunner-up to Affirmed in every 1978 Triple Crown race
ALYDARAffirmed's rival for the Triple Crown