As amazing as his Belmont was, to me the move he made at the first turn in the Preakness is the most amazing thing I have seen in fifty years of following sports. He passed those horses like they were standing still. Unbelievable.
That move was a duplicate of his move in the Hopeful Stakes at Saratoga in his juvenile year. He went 5 wide around the turn doing a 22-1/5 seconds going from the back to the front and kept going. Phenomenal
And those weren't $3,200 claimers he was passing in the Preakness, either. They were Grade I stakes-winners, and he just sailed right on by them and still had enough in the tank to win.
Here it is 50 years later, and all his records still stand. He was not only the most beautiful horse and the greatest horse, but an unbelievably phenomenal asset to our history. That we could appreciate such a magnificent animal so much that after all these years, we still love him.
Secretary it was born 10 minutes past midnight March the 30th 1970 In beautiful beautiful historical Doswell Virginia head up to Ashland Virginia and check out that beautiful beautiful Secretariat statue of statue it is awesome awesome
I don't know why my phone put 1973 that should have said that should read March the 30th 1970 like I said he was born 10 minutes past midnight March the 30th 1970 in a falling shed in beautiful like I said he was born 10 minutes past midnight March the 30th 1970 in a folling shed and beautiful beautiful beautiful historical Doswell Virginia get up to Ashland Virginia and check out the beautiful Secretariat statue with Ronnie turcotte the greatest jockey ever riding him it's an impressive impressive statue it is beautiful and it really fits the beautiful city of Ashland Virginia
When Big Red set the gold standard in racing, for once the entire world stood in awe! I never tire of watching Secratariat run! Oh, how he loved to run!
Never will a horse surpass his record. As much as I’ve loved other horses this horse brings me through the most horrible times of my life! Gives me the perseverance to go on.....all that were his crew have given me my life! I watched this horse with my late Father. This horse lives in my❤️😘
I AGREE ,SECRETARIAT IS AN INSPIRATION, AND I USUALLY WATCH HIS GREAT TRIPLE CROWN RACES AT LEAST 2 OR MORE TIMES A WEEK...I NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING THIS AMAZING RACE 🏇...AND HOW HIS LEGEND STILL BLOWS PEOPLE AWAY...ESPECIALLY NEW RACE HORSE FANS....LOOK UP AS MANY VIDEOS ON SECRETARIAT'S LIFE& STORY...THE PEOPLE HOW RAISED HIM..& TRAINED HIM...&,PEOLPE WHO REPORTED ON HIS RACES ETC...HE WAS SIMPLY THE BEST RACE HORSE 🏇 THIS WORLD'S EVER SEEN, GOD BLESS YOU ALL ,LOVE TO ALL RACE HORSE FANS, SHIRL IN S.C.
I was 12 when secretariat blasted into the media scene, I was an athlete and loved sports but I never thought of horse racing, my area it wasn't a thing but secretariat changed that, especially Belmont stakes, the announcer calling the race says, "He's moving like a tremendous machine", even today thinking of that gives me chills, I'd never seen a horse run away from the field by that huge margin. Thanks for a great memory.
Secretariat most Beautiful Horse created, his Dad Bold Ruler for speed & Mom Something Royal for stamina and Heart size, their names have a Supernatural meaning...no wonder Secretariat was Special & set apart. Wow incredible to watch over & over ( : Amen
He holds the race records for the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes some 42 years after racing them. That will never happen again in a million years. What is there to overrate?
He’s probably having match races with Spectacular Bid in Heaven, like he did when they were in adjoining paddocks. Secretariat ignored the other 2 horses in his area. Ron Turcotte did say that Spectacular Bid was the second best horse he ever saw. Game recognizes game. Plus, they were uncle/nephew through Bold Ruler.
In 1973 we needed a hero and Big Red was our American hero. I liked how he walked with a swagger. The little man on his back never seemed to use the riding crop.
So glad for the internet. I get to re live watching this Beautiful Horse . I was 6. I remember every race. We were all around the TV. Cheering. He truly was a celebrity. Well deserved. Still holds th wss records, I believe. It's been so long. Surely there would have been another Big red. NOPE NOT YET. 2019. They said his Heart was 5 times the size of other Horses. Explains why he could run so fast for so long. ONE OF A KIND
Actually, his heart was 2 times the size of other horses. A necropsy report after his death in 1989 stated his heart weighed between 21 and 22 pounds. The average thoroughbred horse's heart weighs between 8 and 9 pounds. Also, Secretariat's hindquarters were the main source of his power, with a sloped croup that extended the length of his femur. When in full stride, his hind legs were able to reach far under himself, increasing his drive. His ample girth, long back and well-made neck all contributed to his heart-lung efficiency.
I'm in my 70's now, and I've seen 3 of the most incredible sporting accomplishments ever; Secretariat at the Belmont was the first. The Miracle on Ice in the 1980 Winter Olympics was second. And Jack Nicklaus winning the Masters at age 46 with a 30 on the back nine was the third. Secretariat's was the most incredible of all; it's been nearly 50 years and he still holds the record time for all 3 races. I don't think anyone's come within 2 seconds of his Belmont time. And 2 seconds is 10 lengths.
Mike Rodriguez I don't know where you got that idea! Secretariat was constantly called Big Red! He was called Big Red so often that I saw his owner in a video say "No, his name is Secretariat!"
Mike Rodriguez My, my! What's the matter? You don't like being proved wrong! Your original post was about Secretariat being called "Big Red" not about which horse was better which I didn't even address a-hole! Personally, I'm not interested in what you think either! Get over yourself!
Mike Rodriguez Says who? You? Who the heck are you? I could care less what you think about Man O War or Secretariat! And besides Secretariat I also like the Count better than Man O War! Gee, I must have been dropped twice!
Mike Rodriguez I didn't ask you to post to me! And I also had 2 kids so guess I wasn't sterile! You are such a jerk! Do you have an unhappy life that enables you to post mean things?
Mike Rodriguez The only reason that I mentioned my kids is because you said I was sterile! Sorry to burst your bubble but Secretariat was called "Big Red" all the time! Are you 2 yrs. old? Because you sure do act like it!
Puedo ver este video todos los dias y emcionarme como el primer dia, me encanta ver a este hermoso y magnifico athleta q es secretariat, no hay ni habra otro igual q mi amado secretariat
Yes, and Sham busted 2 teeth out in the gate all the while nearly winning. It was always going to be a match race between those 2, and all 3 races were.
First, just to keep us all on the same page, the announcer at the end misspoke when he said Secretariat would retire to Claiborne (which was true) where he was born (definitely NOT true - he was born at the Meadows). Secondly, I think he had another gear most horses lack. Listening to those that rode him, they talk all about how while running in a race, he would suddenly just stretch out more, seeming to drop the jockey down about 6", and then he took off. You can see it dramatically in the Preakness when he made the run from last to the front while on the turns. Thirdly, has anyone ever figured out (if it is even possible) what his time might have been in any race if he not had to go to the outside on the turns so often? I mean, really? That adds a lot of distance!
Correct, surprised they got his birthplace wrong. Sham was foaled at Claiborne, maybe they mixed up the two. And yes, he seemingly had another gear whenever Ronnie, Eddie needed it, like to think he knew how much power and stamina he had but held back partially due to rider error/instruction. As far as his constantly going outside there’s no telling what would’ve happened in Preakness for example had he switched post position with Sham, would’ve been interesting to say the least.
Secretariat is obviously the King, it must be something about Red horses. In Australia we had Phar Lap, who was also called Big Red. He won the 1930 Melbourne Cup and was shot at to prevent him running. He went to Mexico to run and was poisoned to death. Long live these great horses in our hearts. A link to Phar lap if you love racehorses ua-cam.com/video/mKQnoRamZBQ/v-deo.html
Wow, how absurd. Hope they caught who did that and castrated them. Man O War was obviously also known as Big Red, Chestnuts just have that it factor I suppose.
@@Psyfi85 I can see the link doesn't work, but there is an Australian movie about him called "Phar Lap". it is historically accurate and I must admit I had tears rolling down my face. Australia brought his body home and he was preserved and is shown in a museum. A bit morbid I suppose.
I was at the Preakness that day. What a horse. Anyone notice that in all 3 races Turcott never used the whip. It was all heart for a horse who just loved to run
Thank you.i rode big red in 1972 when he was 2.it was at bay meadows in a 2 furlong training race.from their it was on to Hollywood Park for a maiden special wt.against his half brother run dusty run.and alot of people thought RDR was better.red was intimidated by RDR.SO IN WARM UP I GOT HE AWAY FROM THE OTHERS TO RELAX BECAUSE HE WOULD WASH OUT.GOT HIS MIND ON WORKING FROM A STAND STILL BREAKING AND PULL HIM UP.AFTER A NICE CANTOR FROM POST PARADE.WAS IN THE 3HOLE AND 13 OTHER STARTERS GOING 5AND ONE HALF FURLONGS.WE WON BY 6 LENGTHS.THEN WORKED HIM THREE MORE FURLONGS.TOTAL ONE MILE AND ONE SIXTEENTH.IN I MINUTE 42 SECONDS AND 2/5.SET HIM UP FOR HOLLYWOOD PARK JUVENILE AT 7 FURLONGS A GRADE ED STAKES RACE.JUST DROPPED MY HANDS A LITTLE AND HE PICKED UP THE BIT LIKE A CHAMP.CHANGED LEADS.TO HIS RIGHT THEN BACK TO HIS INSIDE LEFT LEAD COMING OUT OF THE FIRST TURN.AND FINISHED SITTING CHILLY. J.P.
Meadow Stables didn't win the coin toss. They got Secretariat because of it, since the other party thought the other foal in question had better breeding
The winner of the toss got the first pick of foals born in '69, the loser the first pick of the '70 foals. But there was no choice to be made re the '70 foals, as one of the mares involved didn't conceive in '69. Ms. Chenery, as the "loser," automatically got the only foal produced, Secretariat. If she'd have won, she would only have gotten one '69 foal, and Ogden Phipps would have gotten the one '70 foal, Secretariat, by default. The coin toss took place in the fall of '69; it was known at that time that one of the mares hadn't conceived that year, so both parties wanted to lose, as it meant getting two foals vs one.
Please not, Secretariat was NOT born at Claiborne Stud. He was born in the foaling shed on the grounds of The Meadow. That shed is now a Virginia historic site. Ronnie Turcote did use the whip a couple of times in the Derby. Seattle Slew raced against horses of less calibre than Secretariat did. Sham was an excellent horse and was Anglelite. Secretariat was just better. His progeny who have come to the track have been the same. Lady's Secret won the Derby and the Belmont. Terlingua had an excellent racing career.
I just recently learned that Secretariat and Sham were related to one another on the dam side, and he dam side is where the "big heart" came from. Both of their dams were daughters of Princequillo. Sham's heart weight 18lbs and Secretariat's heart was estimated to weigh 22lbs.
There's a record that may never be broken!....When people were actually crying at the finish and even several hard core experts were saying things about God being involved ,,,there really was a feeling a supernatural intervention took place that day at Beomont.!..
You just have to give it up to Secretariat and Ronnie Tourcotte! He knew his horse. At the Belmont, they were cropping the hell out of Sham, but Ronnie just let him run! I truly believe that Secretariat was a thinking horse. He won his way. I get chills and cry when I watch him run the Belmont. He was just exquisite! I believe that Penney Tweedy really opened the door for woman in racing. She was smart, collected and gracious. Lucian Lauren knew his stuff. As humans, there were foibles, but the end result speaks for itself! RIP Secretariat, you will never be forgotten! I don't think that I will see another horse like him in my lifetime, but genetics do make their rounds. It may be in 100 years, it could be tomorrow. I have to believe that he will come back even stronger!
Sporysofkingstv.....hey you have some awesome videos of secretariats triple crown races!!! Where’d u find them and where r them from??? Is it the original CBC broadcast or a documentary special?
Mike Rodriguez Well, if your goal was to get a rise out of somebody with that comment, you got it. That's the most ridiculous thing ever. Barring injury or illness, he would have cleaned house. The only times he ever lost, he was sick and was run anyway.
Mike Rodriguez Your 'honesty' is an arrogantl pursuit to display your 'perfect' knowledge in public. In the case of Secretariat, his 'perfection' as seen by admirers is relative to what is seen and/or expected of racehorses in general. It's not just his races. It's also his conformation, constitution, attitude, and desire to run.
He was NOT BORN in KENTUCKY!!! Secretariat was born to a modest horse farm in VIRGINIA. He was “syndicated” and MOVED to stand at stud at Claiborne in Kentucky.
Been watching horse racing since 1970 an out of his 16 wins i would say about 6 times he raced no horse on there best day could have beaten him . The great horses have one maybe two days were they look incredible but this horse had too many days were he ran insane. The greatess horses usally burn out after a mile an a half this horse ran faster in the last quarter mile in his 2 mile an a half races, the belmont n the man of war stakes thats not suppose too happens ,he would beat theses horses today in a mile n half race by 30 yards.
Small query...The commentator said that "SECRETARIAT" retired to stud at his birthplace "Claiborn Farms", but I have always understood that "Big Red" was born at the Chenery stud, "Meadow Farms"...? Which is correct , please....? Either way he is Legendary....Immortal...He was and always will be "SECRETARIAT" That is simply enough...!!
whats a shame is sham wouldve been a triple crown winner any other year. He also broke the derby record and was 2/5 a second from the preakness record. Secreteriat broke his heart he didnt race again. Lost the will to run. Sham also had 3 teeth knocked out coming out of statrting gate in derby, who knows id he didnt
Secretariat did not lose his will to race. He raced again and won. Being a lover of his you mentioned sham knocked out 3 teeth and all my investigations no one other than you has said that. Sham lost you must have lost yourself still got the tote?
50 years later and Secratariat still gives me goosebumps!💜🐴💜
No matter how many times I watch Secretariat run it's always thrilling. A horse of perfection.
Brings tears to my eyes to see him win the belmont
He is not just the greatest horse of all time but the greatest ATHLETE!!! He broke records being hand ridden!!!
Secretariat was on a whole other level. He was playing chess while others were playing checkers.
As amazing as his Belmont was, to me the move he made at the first turn in the Preakness is the most amazing thing I have seen in fifty years of following sports. He passed those horses like they were standing still. Unbelievable.
That move was a duplicate of his move in the Hopeful Stakes at Saratoga in his juvenile year. He went 5 wide around the turn doing a 22-1/5 seconds going from the back to the front and kept going. Phenomenal
And those weren't $3,200 claimers he was passing in the Preakness, either. They were Grade I stakes-winners, and he just sailed right on by them and still had enough in the tank to win.
Absolutely. His acceleration was breathtaking, I wish the camera had caught the whole thing.
@@nuplanner5345 there is a video on UA-cam that shows Secretariat the whole trip I just don’t remember the name of it
@@johnwalsh3215 I come back every few months to watch that move as it mesmerizes me every time. I am glad some others are as amazed at it as I am
Here it is 50 years later, and all his records still stand. He was not only the most beautiful horse and the greatest horse, but an unbelievably phenomenal asset to our history. That we could appreciate such a magnificent animal so much that after all these years, we still love him.
You said it.
Still, in my mind, the greatest race horse to ever grace a racetrack!
Never get tired of watching this beautiful horse and watching these great races. R.I.P SECRETARIET.
Bill Nack made a comment once. Secretariat is the greatest handicap horse. He has been carrying all of us for 46 years.
What a beautiful, insightful comment. And our gorgeous, tremendous machine just closed it at 50! Secretariat. 💖
Still gives me goosebumps watching him!
Never will there be another. He was the whole package.
Secretariat the pride of Doswell Virginia born in beautiful Historical Doswell Virginia 3/30/73 thanks for the memories
I'm sure he was born in '71, but great comment nonetheless!!
Secretary it was born 10 minutes past midnight March the 30th 1970
In beautiful beautiful historical Doswell Virginia head up to Ashland Virginia and check out that beautiful beautiful Secretariat statue of statue it is awesome awesome
I don't know why my phone put 1973 that should have said that should read March the 30th 1970 like I said he was born 10 minutes past midnight March the 30th 1970 in a falling shed in beautiful like I said he was born 10 minutes past midnight March the 30th 1970 in a folling shed and beautiful beautiful beautiful historical Doswell Virginia get up to Ashland Virginia and check out the beautiful Secretariat statue with Ronnie turcotte the greatest jockey ever riding him it's an impressive impressive statue it is beautiful and it really fits the beautiful city of Ashland Virginia
When Big Red set the gold standard in racing, for once the entire world stood in awe! I never tire of watching Secratariat run! Oh, how he loved to run!
They added a blue and white marker pole 31 lengths from the finish line at Belmont to show Secretariat’s margin of victory over his competition.
Every time I watch this, my mind is always yelling Go Go Go. What an amazing horse. Historical in every way.
Never needed a whip on that magnificent boy.
Greatest horse I ever seen amazing 👏
46 years later (2019) and this Legend will never be forgotten!
He just closed it at 50! 2022. 💖
@@annbolyn4910 yes he did !
Secretariat is undoubtedly the most magnificent and amazing horse, ever! Truly the horse that God built! There will never be another! 😘
Thank you for your comment and yes, you are 100 percent correct Tom
Unless God makes another but for now secretariat is the best by far.
Secretariat is and will be loved forever! 🙏♥️🌟🐴 The Best ever! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Never will a horse surpass his record. As much as I’ve loved other horses this horse brings me through the most horrible times of my life! Gives me the perseverance to go on.....all that were his crew have given me my life! I watched this horse with my late Father. This horse lives in my❤️😘
I AGREE ,SECRETARIAT IS AN INSPIRATION, AND I USUALLY WATCH HIS GREAT TRIPLE CROWN RACES AT LEAST 2 OR MORE TIMES A WEEK...I NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING THIS AMAZING RACE 🏇...AND HOW HIS LEGEND STILL BLOWS PEOPLE AWAY...ESPECIALLY NEW RACE HORSE FANS....LOOK UP AS MANY VIDEOS ON SECRETARIAT'S LIFE& STORY...THE PEOPLE HOW RAISED HIM..& TRAINED HIM...&,PEOLPE WHO REPORTED ON HIS RACES ETC...HE WAS SIMPLY THE BEST RACE HORSE 🏇 THIS WORLD'S EVER SEEN, GOD BLESS YOU ALL ,LOVE TO ALL RACE HORSE FANS, SHIRL IN S.C.
I was 12 when secretariat blasted into the media scene, I was an athlete and loved sports but I never thought of horse racing, my area it wasn't a thing but secretariat changed that, especially Belmont stakes, the announcer calling the race says, "He's moving like a tremendous machine", even today thinking of that gives me chills, I'd never seen a horse run away from the field by that huge margin. Thanks for a great memory.
The horse that God built 🧡💛🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
The best race horse eve
The second race......what a move!
Definition of perfection.
I CAN WATCH THIS EVERYDAY!
Secretariat most Beautiful Horse created, his Dad Bold Ruler for speed & Mom Something Royal for stamina and Heart size, their names have a Supernatural meaning...no wonder Secretariat was Special & set apart. Wow incredible to watch over & over ( : Amen
The mighty Sham also had the X factor, he and Reds dams were sisters. Love them both
This fabulous horse takes your breath away.
He holds the race records for the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes some 42 years after racing them. That will never happen again in a million years. What is there to overrate?
He just closed it at 50! 2022. The one and only tremendous machine. Secretariat. 💖
Legend has it he's in Horse Heaven kicking the butts of other thoroughbreds, winning all races left, right and center by over 47 lengths...
He’s probably having match races with Spectacular Bid in Heaven, like he did when they were in adjoining paddocks. Secretariat ignored the other 2 horses in his area. Ron Turcotte did say that Spectacular Bid was the second best horse he ever saw. Game recognizes game. Plus, they were uncle/nephew through Bold Ruler.
@@shopahauliquewithjacquelin7025 and of course we all know he and Sham settled their score up there. I’m convinced they knew they were related.
“But here comes Secretariat!” … one of the most exciting phrases in sports history
In 1973 we needed a hero and Big Red was our American hero. I liked how he walked with a swagger. The little man on his back never seemed to use the riding crop.
greatest horse that EVERstepped on the track.i was 14,and would mow yards,and send 2 dollars to my uncle to bet on SUPERHORSE,all three races.i knew.
Did you cashed in or still have the tickets?
God whispers in the Prince of Horse's ear........."run"
Or go. But yes run
GOD whispered… so boy you like to run, show me, make me proud!
Look how far his rear legs go under the body when running- Just incredible.
So glad for the internet. I get to re live watching this Beautiful Horse . I was 6. I remember every race. We were all around the TV. Cheering. He truly was a celebrity. Well deserved. Still holds th wss records, I believe. It's been so long. Surely there would have been another Big red. NOPE NOT YET. 2019. They said his Heart was 5 times the size of other Horses. Explains why he could run so fast for so long. ONE OF A KIND
Twice the size
Actually, his heart was 2 times the size of other horses. A necropsy report after his death in 1989 stated his heart weighed between 21 and 22 pounds. The average thoroughbred horse's heart weighs between 8 and 9 pounds.
Also, Secretariat's hindquarters were the main source of his power, with a sloped croup that extended the length of his femur. When in full stride, his hind legs were able to reach far under himself, increasing his drive. His ample girth, long back and well-made neck all contributed to his heart-lung efficiency.
I'm in my 70's now, and I've seen 3 of the most incredible sporting accomplishments ever; Secretariat at the Belmont was the first. The Miracle on Ice in the 1980 Winter Olympics was second. And Jack Nicklaus winning the Masters at age 46 with a 30 on the back nine was the third. Secretariat's was the most incredible of all; it's been nearly 50 years and he still holds the record time for all 3 races. I don't think anyone's come within 2 seconds of his Belmont time. And 2 seconds is 10 lengths.
The greatest hors ever
Enjoyed this video a lot. The most clear video that I have ever seen. The best horse ever.
Nothing but hand rides in all three races: un-by- God-believable.
Debra Enderle Yes, a pretty comfy ride - SOK
+Debra Enderle ... and yet set the still standing records in all three races ... greatest athlete ever
The G.O.A.T.
Turcotte never went to the whip
If you watch closely you can see Ron use the whip coming around the last turn in the Kentucky Derby. That was the only time he used it.
Love you, Big Red...our Champion!
records in all sports are broken YEARLY, olympics, racing, all sports. To still hold the record in all 3 races is astonoshing
Still all 3 records 48 years and counting
How I miss seeing Big Red race! Thanks for some great memories! RIP!
Mike Rodriguez I don't know where you got that idea! Secretariat was constantly called Big Red! He was called Big Red so often that I saw his owner in a video say "No, his name is Secretariat!"
Mike Rodriguez My, my! What's the matter? You don't like being proved wrong! Your original post was about Secretariat being called "Big Red" not about which horse was better which I didn't even address a-hole! Personally, I'm not interested in what you think either! Get over yourself!
Mike Rodriguez Says who? You? Who the heck are you? I could care less what you think about Man O War or Secretariat! And besides Secretariat I also like the Count better than Man O War! Gee, I must have been dropped twice!
Mike Rodriguez I didn't ask you to post to me! And I also had 2 kids so guess I wasn't sterile! You are such a jerk! Do you have an unhappy life that enables you to post mean things?
Mike Rodriguez The only reason that I mentioned my kids is because you said I was sterile! Sorry to burst your bubble but Secretariat was called "Big Red" all the time! Are you 2 yrs. old? Because you sure do act like it!
HOW SECRETARIAT COMES FROM LAST TO BLOW ALL OF THEM AWAY, THEN THE BELMONT!!!! UNBELIVABLE!!
The best ever
Legend will be lenged... 🐎
His Kentucky Derby race is my favourite...coming from behind like a boss picking up them one by one..!!!
Sham is the second greatest horse of all time
Have to agree, they were half brothers after all. It was destiny
Agreed 💯% any other year Sham is a triple crown winner
Puedo ver este video todos los dias y emcionarme como el primer dia, me encanta ver a este hermoso y magnifico athleta q es secretariat, no hay ni habra otro igual q mi amado secretariat
one thing they never mention in these videos,secretarait stumbled coming out of the gate at the derby.
Yes, and Sham busted 2 teeth out in the gate all the while nearly winning. It was always going to be a match race between those 2, and all 3 races were.
Wow, what an incredible racehorse.
This is Peter Dinardo bye far the greatest most dominant athlete that ever lived not a horse an athlete God rest his soul
Claiborne Farms was not his "birth place." Secretariat as we all know was born at Christopher Chenery's Farm in VA.
Oh my goodness. I’m glad someone else caught that. He was created at Claiborne Farm, not born.
Secretariat Thoroughbred..Niatross Standardbred..Two best ever..
Peaple who knows secretariat can never forgot him, never
First, just to keep us all on the same page, the announcer at the end misspoke when he said Secretariat would retire to Claiborne (which was true) where he was born (definitely NOT true - he was born at the Meadows).
Secondly, I think he had another gear most horses lack. Listening to those that rode him, they talk all about how while running in a race, he would suddenly just stretch out more, seeming to drop the jockey down about 6", and then he took off. You can see it dramatically in the Preakness when he made the run from last to the front while on the turns.
Thirdly, has anyone ever figured out (if it is even possible) what his time might have been in any race if he not had to go to the outside on the turns so often? I mean, really? That adds a lot of distance!
Correct, surprised they got his birthplace wrong. Sham was foaled at Claiborne, maybe they mixed up the two. And yes, he seemingly had another gear whenever Ronnie, Eddie needed it, like to think he knew how much power and stamina he had but held back partially due to rider error/instruction. As far as his constantly going outside there’s no telling what would’ve happened in Preakness for example had he switched post position with Sham, would’ve been interesting to say the least.
At the saliva test after Belmont a woman said there treating like just another horse ,well said who ever you were.
Secretariat is obviously the King, it must be something about Red horses. In Australia we had Phar Lap, who was also called Big Red. He won the 1930 Melbourne Cup and was shot at to prevent him running. He went to Mexico to run and was poisoned to death. Long live these great horses in our hearts. A link to Phar lap if you love racehorses ua-cam.com/video/mKQnoRamZBQ/v-deo.html
That’s terrible 😢
Horrible!!
Wow, how absurd. Hope they caught who did that and castrated them. Man O War was obviously also known as Big Red, Chestnuts just have that it factor I suppose.
@@Psyfi85 I can see the link doesn't work, but there is an Australian movie about him called "Phar Lap". it is historically accurate and I must admit I had tears rolling down my face. Australia brought his body home and he was preserved and is shown in a museum. A bit morbid I suppose.
Every time I hear the announcer say, “and Secretariat is in last place again” I laugh! 🐎
The greatest, period
The crowds didn't damage the electronic timing device. The timing device started at the gate NOT at the POLE it was suppose to!
Don't forget his son owns the second fastest Belmont, and he should of won the triple crown too.
Best athlete of the 70's
The Greatest 🐎 my that ever leaved big Red Fred Toscano
He lost a few races but I think he is the greatest horse that ever raced . 51 YEARS later and no horse has come close to his Triple Crown record's .
I was at the Preakness that day. What a horse. Anyone notice that in all 3 races Turcott never used the whip. It was all heart for a horse who just loved to run
The narrator says he retired at his birthplace- Claiborne Farms, not accurate. He was born in Virginia at Meadow Stables.
Thank you.i rode big red in 1972 when he was 2.it was at bay meadows in a 2 furlong training race.from their it was on to Hollywood Park for a maiden special wt.against his half brother run dusty run.and alot of people thought RDR was better.red was intimidated by RDR.SO IN WARM UP I GOT HE AWAY FROM THE OTHERS TO RELAX BECAUSE HE WOULD WASH OUT.GOT HIS MIND ON WORKING FROM A STAND STILL BREAKING AND PULL HIM UP.AFTER A NICE CANTOR FROM POST PARADE.WAS IN THE 3HOLE AND 13 OTHER STARTERS GOING 5AND ONE HALF FURLONGS.WE WON BY 6 LENGTHS.THEN WORKED HIM THREE MORE FURLONGS.TOTAL ONE MILE AND ONE SIXTEENTH.IN I MINUTE 42 SECONDS AND 2/5.SET HIM UP FOR HOLLYWOOD PARK JUVENILE AT 7 FURLONGS A GRADE ED STAKES RACE.JUST DROPPED MY HANDS A LITTLE AND HE PICKED UP THE BIT LIKE A CHAMP.CHANGED LEADS.TO HIS RIGHT THEN BACK TO HIS INSIDE LEFT LEAD COMING OUT OF THE FIRST TURN.AND FINISHED SITTING CHILLY. J.P.
That was july 5th 1972.my son 's ( JOSHUA BECKETT) FIRST BIRTHDAY.AND ALL GODS CHILDERN SAID.CHEESEBURGER.IN THE WINNERS CIRCLE.
Correct. He was born at Meadow Stables in Virginia but conceived at Claiborne Farms.
@@josephsheridan7885 Which Big Rwd tou talking about?
Meadow Stables didn't win the coin toss. They got Secretariat because of it, since the other party thought the other foal in question had better breeding
But in fairness if penny had won the toss she was going to pick secretariat
The winner of the toss got the first pick of foals born in '69, the loser the first pick of the '70 foals. But there was no choice to be made re the '70 foals, as one of the mares involved didn't conceive in '69. Ms. Chenery, as the "loser," automatically got the only foal produced, Secretariat. If she'd have won, she would only have gotten one '69 foal, and Ogden Phipps would have gotten the one '70 foal, Secretariat, by default. The coin toss took place in the fall of '69; it was known at that time that one of the mares hadn't conceived that year, so both parties wanted to lose, as it meant getting two foals vs one.
What. A. Joy. 2. Watch. A. Great animal. So. In. Charge
All Hand rides..remarkable
G.O.A.T.
Le meilleur des cheval jamais égalé 👍
Linda história!! Animal incrível
Please not, Secretariat was NOT born at Claiborne Stud. He was born in the foaling shed on the grounds of The Meadow. That shed is now a Virginia historic site. Ronnie Turcote did use the whip a couple of times in the Derby. Seattle Slew raced against horses of less calibre than Secretariat did. Sham was an excellent horse and was Anglelite. Secretariat was just better. His progeny who have come to the track have been the same. Lady's Secret won the Derby and the Belmont. Terlingua had an excellent racing career.
You can see him hit the after burners in the stretch
I wonder if any breeders are trying to find who carries the large heart gene and what stallion has the stamina?
Secretariat was born at Meadow stable not Claiborne farm where he retired to.
Secretariat wasn’t born at Claiborne. He was just conceived there.
I just recently learned that Secretariat and Sham were related to one another on the dam side, and he dam side is where the "big heart" came from. Both of their dams were daughters of Princequillo. Sham's heart weight 18lbs and Secretariat's heart was estimated to weigh 22lbs.
why do you think he ran so fast he had a heart 3 times the size of a normal horse
Happy Birthday secretariat.❤❤
There's a record that may never be broken!....When people were actually crying at the finish and even several hard core experts were saying things about God being involved ,,,there really was a feeling a supernatural intervention took place that day at Beomont.!..
Every. One. Of. Them. Horses were. Bad azz cows
What an amazing animal at 1155 lb's with a stride one inch less than 25 feet. After autopsy, they estimated his heart to weigh 22-23 lb's !!
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You just have to give it up to Secretariat and Ronnie Tourcotte! He knew his horse. At the Belmont, they were cropping the hell out of Sham, but Ronnie just let him run! I truly believe that Secretariat was a thinking horse. He won his way. I get chills and cry when I watch him run the Belmont. He was just exquisite! I believe that Penney Tweedy really opened the door for woman in racing. She was smart, collected and gracious. Lucian Lauren knew his stuff. As humans, there were foibles, but the end result speaks for itself! RIP Secretariat, you will never be forgotten! I don't think that I will see another horse like him in my lifetime, but genetics do make their rounds. It may be in 100 years, it could be tomorrow. I have to believe that he will come back even stronger!
Sporysofkingstv.....hey you have some awesome videos of secretariats triple crown races!!! Where’d u find them and where r them from??? Is it the original CBC broadcast or a documentary special?
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forget about the time…31 length victory is what is significant, since their are so many factors.
Oh to have seen him race at 4 y/o!! sigh...
Mike Rodriguez Well, if your goal was to get a rise out of somebody with that comment, you got it. That's the most ridiculous thing ever. Barring injury or illness, he would have cleaned house. The only times he ever lost, he was sick and was run anyway.
Mike Rodriguez Such a shallow and narrow little mind you have.
Mike Rodriguez Your 'honesty' is an arrogantl pursuit to display your 'perfect' knowledge in public. In the case of Secretariat, his 'perfection' as seen by admirers is relative to what is seen and/or expected of racehorses in general. It's not just his races. It's also his conformation, constitution, attitude, and desire to run.
Mike Rodriguez No, many horses don't. You are relentlessly egotistical, aren't you? Say what you will. I won't be back.
He was NOT BORN in KENTUCKY!!! Secretariat was born to a modest horse farm in VIRGINIA. He was “syndicated” and MOVED to stand at stud at Claiborne in Kentucky.
Been watching horse racing since 1970 an out of his 16 wins i would say about 6 times he raced no horse on there best day could have beaten him . The great horses have one maybe two days were they look incredible but this horse had too many days were he ran insane. The greatess horses usally burn out after a mile an a half this horse ran faster in the last quarter mile in his 2 mile an a half races, the belmont n the man of war stakes thats not suppose too happens ,he would beat theses horses today in a mile n half race by 30 yards.
Mighty horse.
Amen
Small query...The commentator said that "SECRETARIAT" retired to stud at his birthplace "Claiborn Farms", but I have always understood that "Big Red" was born at the Chenery stud, "Meadow Farms"...? Which is correct , please....? Either way he is Legendary....Immortal...He was and always will be "SECRETARIAT" That is simply enough...!!
Correct, Meadow Farm, Doswell, VA. I was born right up route 1 from him in Woodbridge. Love to brag about that 😊
Oh I remember red very well. I was just about 13 in June of 73. Never going to be a horse like him.
It’s been 50 years
He broke every record until I think American pharaoh, however didn’t pharaoh get caught juicing? He should be stripped.
Oh my God
More legend than horse.
whats a shame is sham wouldve been a triple crown winner any other year. He also broke the derby record and was 2/5 a second from the preakness record. Secreteriat broke his heart he didnt race again. Lost the will to run. Sham also had 3 teeth knocked out coming out of statrting gate in derby, who knows id he didnt
Secretariat did not lose his will to race. He raced again and won. Being a lover of his you mentioned sham knocked out 3 teeth and all my investigations no one other than you has said that. Sham lost you must have lost yourself still got the tote?