In 1980 while leading the field Niatross spooked and fell over the hub rail at Saratoga.
IMHO
It is a good thing that the right people still had control of the horse's racing career. As I recall part owner Lou Guida wanted to retire him after he fell.
Cooler heads prevailed, and Elsie Berger and Clint Galbraith overruled Guida. and the horse continued to race.
Niatross went on to win The Meadowlands Pace ETC.