Sham was an incredible, an amazing horse. In any other year he'd have won the Triple Crown. He just had the misfortune to run against a horse out of legend.
I dunno Christine he finished dead last in the Belmont! However trying to stay with Secretariat he may have done better with a different strategy as nobody is gonna stay with Secretariat anyway.
Alydar was a great horse as well__just that Affirmed was a great horse on a hot streak... Alydar made him sweat it out in their 9 races against each other, Affirmed beat Alydar in 7 of 9 meetings.
Sham ran easily 2 of the fastest ever times at the Kentucky Derby and Preakness. Just happened to come in second to the horse with the records at both tracks. Probably would have run a much more conservative Belmont against a different field, but then again, maybe it was just too far for him, especially after maximum effort put forth the previous two races.
Best race horse to ever look through a bridle. You will NEVER see a horse like this again. I’m glad I was alive to witness it. Every time I watch this even 50 years later is chilling and emotional.
Unfortunately, because of economics, breeding changes, pharmacology, greed and stupidity another horse like Secretariat will not be seen again. An unusual example of how pure excellence has been bred out of a species because of greed.
The first day I worked at Belmont. I got a case of beer and sat out on the camera stand at the top of the front stretch. That place is built kn a scale that is unheard of in American horse racing. The track and grandstands are massive. It was a surreal experience, but living in Elmont was not a great experience .
I am an old man now, and I never saw Man O' War run, but I saw Secretariat live and he was the greatest horse who ever ran. I was not a fan of Horse racing until that glorious day when i witnessed history in the making. Of all my earthly blessings, it remains as one of the greatest days of my life. I still get chills watching it. When i watch this i am taken back to a fantasy like trance and remember all the wonderful times of those days for me. I think of my young and beautiful first wife, the colorful leaves and the soft moist dew of a morning. I even feel the strength and well being of my youthful body and the days of fun, love and laughter. This is what that awesome athlete did for me back then. One of the best feeling of my life. It was a surreal time of freshness and life. Secretariat had the power to make a person dream. In many ways it represents a better place in time for many of us. It shows what can be and what is always possible as long as we hold on to possibility. God bless him for filling our hearts with the outlook that we can all punch above our weight and do the impossible. He really did that for millions of us.
@@funshine817 Sham faded to last in the Belmont after trying to run with Secretariat early in the race but I feel Sham would have probably been the Triple Crown winner if there was no Secretariat that year.
"He passed the stands the first time going 36 miles around. Then, the second time around he was going 39 miles an hour. He increased speed each quarter of the race, It defied logic. No horse can do that!" - William Nack, Secretariat's biographer
Then, in a video that's on youtube somewhere, another sportswriter goes on to say that if Secretariat were to have kept on going... "perhaps he would have taken to flight" .. like Pegasus! For those who have not read "The Making of a Champion" by William (Bill) Nack, it's a must read.
He had a great triple crown series-- the best triple crown series ever. But after that, he was average. Secretariat lost 25% of his races, and he never won 6 in a row. And, he had 16 chances to win 6 in a row. Couldn't do it. 0/16. Take away the TC races, and he lost 28% of the time.
@@YouDontKnow-that so what? Three race records and they still stand. Michael Jordon did not win all the time either but who claims he is not the greatest ever. Because he turned it on when it mattered the most. In the Kentucky derby he raced every quarter mile faster than the one before, never been done at a mile and a quarter. give it up dude, he was the greatest
I watched this race with my Dad and Uncle Jim when I was 12 years old They both were life long horse players I remember Dad saying Son that is the best race horse that ever drew a breath I miss you Dad Love you Always
He knew that before or after this race? Either way, that’s crazy to recognize excellence before they truly achieved that rarified air! Thank you for sharing that great story!
It was after the race and the fractions were posted A Derby record that still stands today 1:59-2/5 with each quarter faster than the last Besides that Secretariat was also the 2 year old Horse of the Year a year earlier
You reminded me of watching it with my Dad, though he wasn't a player he enjoyed good sports competition. I was 17 and into Drag Racing at the time but still dumbstruck by what i just witnessed. Dad's been gone since '89, like you, I miss him.
I'm glad CBS has all three complete TC races. I just wish they would digitally enhance and re-master them and offer it in a box set. Should have done it for his 50th anniversary!
It took my breath away seeing this as the top recommendation when I opened UA-cam. The best quality clip of this race that I ever saw. And this is the race that started it all. The significance of the timing cannot be stressed enough, this Derby will be the 50th anniversary of the win and the record. 50 years and the three records made in a row, in the three biggest races of the country are still unbroken and also unmatched. Let that sink in.
The timing of this release by NBC was done on purpose because it's the 50th anniversary of Secretariat's triumph. I'm sure we'll be seeing a clear 1973 Preakness and 1973 Belmont, too.
Incredible vid the best I've seen of it I gotta agree with you. I didn't see it live. but after watching the replay I knew I wasn't gonna miss the rest of them. If I had only known back then that the history books would have been completely rewritten... what is amazing to me is that neither of these first 2 races have been beaten in 50 years. that is incredible. The Belmont? It will NEVER be beaten not in a thousand years. A coupla horses have run it in 2.26. But 2:24 is still 10 LENGTHS FASTER! he would have beaten Justify by 20 lengths. Need to repeat that.. 20!
It’s a mind-blowing accomplishment! On my bucket list is visiting Big Red’s birthplace, resting place, and the various statues of him in the US & Canada.
@@leecowell8165 Incredible indeed. Each of Secretariat's triple crown races were staggering runs. I've always loved watching Secretariat's Preakness run - entering the first turn last and exiting in first, incredible in and of itself, but then consider he passed the entire field on the outside throughout that turn! Sensational.
Big Red's record still holds after 50 years. Secretariat's heart weighed 22lb and God broke the mold when he was born. All horses enjoy running but Secretariat was special. 💗🌷
Jesus, 50 years of crying whenever I see that force of nature resembling a Big Red horse winning in spectacular fashion. I saw it then and it's no less stupefying now no matter how many times I watch it. He's the greatest athlete of my lifetime, age 63.
Big Red was the greatest. I was fifteen years of age back in 1973 and watched all three races in awe, especially the Belmont Stakes, which was an unbelievable feat, and will never again happen. Now, here I am fifty years later, and this most magnificent horse still holds the record time in all three of these Triple Crown races. Watching these three races through the years always brings incredible joy to my heart, along with tears to my eyes. Bless you, Secretariat. Mark R. Elsis
50 year anniversary for Secretariat's win at the KY Derby. Amazing to watch, especially knowing how he went on to win the Preakness and Belmont for the Triple Crown. His Belmont race, he was all alone out in front at the end! GOAT.
And to Penny’s children Kate & John, who’ve made it a mission to keep the memory of Secretariat actively alive. Educating new generations about the joy he & his wonderful team brought to the U.S.
The horses in that edition of the Derby contain multiple Hall of Fame horses. Sham, Forego, Shecky Green, Our Native and of course the incomparable Secretariat! What a great crop of horses.
Before the race, Howard Cosell & Eddie Arcaro were saying it was a bad crop of two year olds. Between Secretariat and Forego there was five years of Horse of the Year there.
I agree but some people say he ran against claimers . If I could have bought claimers like he ran against I would have probably been the first billionaire. People just don't want to give credit where it's due .
@@Karoke77 There have already been time comparisons to matched distances ... and Secretariat beats out Man O'War each time...not by much...but he does beat him. Two legendary horses. 🐎🐎🥰❤️
@@jesi3336 Different track surfaces. Different weights (saddles). Different horseshoes. One loss for Man O' War (he started facing backwards). Let's just agree they were both great. If I could pick any dream match in sports, it would be those two horses. I will always be "Team Man O' War."
@@Karoke77 I own an Appaloosa mare ...owned her mother that I bred to a stud named Bett Ohio...his breeding goes back to Swaps...whose breeding goes back to Man O'War....a fact that I am quite proud of even though I can not take credit for any of it 😳🙄... We agree to disagree... even though the difference is so miniscule...I stand on the side of Secretariat...but my hand reaches over to yours...🐎🥰❤️
I'm old enough I can remember Secretariat's run for the triple crown. We were all rivited to the tv as Secretariat made his run. It was quit magical to watch.
To NBC Sports - Thank you so much for this gorgeously remastered video! Also, I can’t wait to see your remasterings of Secretariat’s Preakness & Belmont Stakes! This is such a thrilling year for all of us Big Red lovers ❤
I live in Baltimore and go to Pimilco as often as I can. I don't bet much. I sit in the grandstand and watch these beautiful animals race. Despite all of the recent controversy about Maryland racing, I cannot believe I won't be able to see another horse race. Thoroughbreds were made to run. All athletes take challenges.
Preparing to watch the movie "Secretariat ", again. Just sobbing for this wonderful horse who saved his family, the farm, the other horses and the livelihood of several people who were dedicated!! This horse did so much more than just run fast 😢❤
I met Penny Chenery at the Virginia Derby some years ago. She was sitting alone. Alone! Had a great five minute conversation with her. She told me that the move Secretariat made at the Preakness was all him and not the jockey. That was his greatest moment she said.
When Secretariat made that extraordinary move to the front on the clubhouse turn in the Preakness it was if he was saying to the other horses, "I'm bored with you slowpokes. See you later."
I agree. That sustained run in the Belmont is awesome and historic, however the move on the clubhouse turn in the Preakness is just breathtaking. I haven't seen a horse do anything close to that since and win. Secretariat did things race horses aren't supposed to be able to do.
By running an extremely strong race, Sham made Secretariat run his best to set the Derby record. The Belmont was his best individual performance, but this was my favorite race of his with the possible exception of The Hopeful in his 2 year old campaign.
@@wlamb9 Sham ran sub 2:00 I believe. Can't recall if I've ever heard the exact time he ran in the Derby. I think it's between Sham and Monarchos for 2nd. best time ever in Kentucky Derby.
@@Psyfi85 If Secretariat were not in these races, Sham easily wins the Kentucky Derby & Preakness. Not sure about the Belmont. Pincay really whipped him hard in the first two. Maybe without Secr., Pincay doesn't have to whip him as hard... and he has enough left to win the Belmont and triple crown. Who knows. Sham was a GREAT horse.
@@jeffgarmon1 agreed, the two of them were 11 lengths ahead before anyone blinked in Belmont. They treated Sham poorly when it seemed to matter most, Sham had some nice strategies himself but got whipped out of stride. My guess is if Sec doesn’t exist Forego runs in the afternoon instead of morning in Belmont to challenge Shams crown bid.
Secretariat was the fastest and the greatest racehorse to ever walk the Earth. He won today on May 5th, 1973 fifty one years ago. His number was lA and he was in the last gate. His lead was 2 1/2 lengths and a time of 1:59 2/5! That record still stands today fifty one years later! Happy Anniversary Big Red! You rock!! ❤🩵🤍
I grew up in Texas and my family had some horses. I was 10 years old and I still remember how great that horse was. Everyone loved Secretariat. I was super sad when I heard the news when he died. What a horse…
I’ve watched these three race more times than I can remember and they never get old I was a little kid I remember it on tv when it happened and it feels just like that time 50 years ago rest in peace big Red your the greatest horse of all time
Watching Secretariat run triggers deep seated emotional responses in people still today after 50 years. Why is he able to do that ? He triggers these emotions in the heart, and the soul more than just the brain, because when you watch him run it is glaringly obvious that he himself possessed a rare, and unusual amount of heart and soul.💧 Watching him run, still, after half a century, a lump in my throat, and a tear in my eye.
Secretariat would still be running around that track to this day, gaining speed with each lap, if they didn't stop him once the race was over lol. Born to run!
I was lucky enough to watch all three races as he ran for the roses. ♥️♥️♥️. And I was screaming all the way. I had to buy the movie when it came out and I still watch it.
Great Quality! To Secretariat & Forego race against each just this once. (2)HOF LEGENDS. Wow! We were Blessed to have a decade like no other. ..The ‘70’s🐎
Love that horse. Who ever put his shoes on did s terrific job, his form was perfect. Of course he had the greatest power and heart, but what a lot of people don't understand is the way the shoes are fitted and the jockey make the difference too. It all has to be in balance. Favorite horse.
Had he been born in a different year, Sham may well have been a Triple Crown winner himself. Fifty years ago, Secretariat proved which was the better race horse.
He was 5th in the Belmont. I know that he was in a speed duel with Secretariat, but we don't know whether he had the stamina for the Belmont in the first place. Also, a lot has to go right to win a triple crown. I think one can, without too much difficulty, name 30 horses who clearly had enough talent to win the triple crown.
@@reesewahl5488 Secretariat raced at 2 and 3 years of age. He was voted best 2 year old colt and Horse of the Year in 1972. In 1973, Secretariat was voted best 3 year old colt and horse of the Year.
1:22 "Secretariat has made a sudden move..." I've always loved that line and that moment. It's as though immortal fame whispered into Secretariat's ear "come on, I'm waiting for you."
The most amazing horse of 20th century his bloodline was spectacular his showing in the triple crown races were stellar no horse will ever break his track record in both the Kentucky Derby and The Belmont States had the time keeper at Pimlico stop the counter when the race ended this amazing horse could have claimed all 3 record times !! The Greatest horse to ever run bar none !!
When I watched this, I was a junior in high school and didn't know I was watching history in the making by the greatest athlete to ever walk this earth. I can't help but get emotional rewatching these races.
Before the start and even before that last turn, we never know what amazing things this horse and jockey could make possible. Watching the 1973 Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes, it looks like Secretariat could have gone even faster! Sublime.
Secretariat might be the greatest animal who ever lived. What’s amazing about him is he was the only honest thing in our country in the early 1970’s that everyone could get behind. And he didn’t race for money and fame. He raised because he truly loved racing
I hope people realize this is one of the greatest athletic performances by one of the greatest athletes ever.
humans do it better
@@MC-nt7jz Yeah nah 🐎.
I couldn't agree more!! In my 70 yrs on this planet, his run at the Belmont is the most iconic sports event ever!!
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@@NazriB wut
I don't quite know why, but every time I see footage of this big hearted ( literally) horse run, I tear up. What a horse.
Yes, he was quite the horse - of course!
Of course we tear up!! If u have emotions then u get emotional
Same here. It's just magnificent to watch
Me too... I love horse racing and this is the best!
Dont feel like the lone ranger,greatness will make you weep
The most glorious and perfect horse that ever lived. ❤️
Couldn't disagree.... frankle and sea the stars are up there for me...
I would have to agree...the horse had the biggest heart of them all (that we know of)...literally...around 22 POUNDS+ !
Sham was an incredible, an amazing horse. In any other year he'd have won the Triple Crown. He just had the misfortune to run against a horse out of legend.
I dunno Christine he finished dead last in the Belmont! However trying to stay with Secretariat he may have done better with a different strategy as nobody is gonna stay with Secretariat anyway.
He definitely pushed Secretariat to run so fast!
Alydar was a great horse as well__just that Affirmed was a great horse on a hot streak... Alydar made him sweat it out in their 9 races against each other, Affirmed beat Alydar in 7 of 9 meetings.
@@mickey34jb Yep -- I always felt sorry for Alydar. But he and Affirmed gave us the 2nd best Triple Crown races, I'm sure.
Sham ran easily 2 of the fastest ever times at the Kentucky Derby and Preakness. Just happened to come in second to the horse with the records at both tracks. Probably would have run a much more conservative Belmont against a different field, but then again, maybe it was just too far for him, especially after maximum effort put forth the previous two races.
Best race horse to ever look through a bridle. You will NEVER see a horse like this again. I’m glad I was alive to witness it. Every time I watch this even 50 years later is chilling and emotional.
Yes a special horse indeed, 🐎 hard to believe it's been 50 years since he won the derby
Unfortunately, because of economics, breeding changes, pharmacology, greed and stupidity another horse like Secretariat will not be seen again. An unusual example of how pure excellence has been bred out of a species because of greed.
Same here
😂
I still tear up when I watch this. What a horse - of course!
I’ve never seen this race so crystal clear! THANKS NBC SPORTS!
What a treat to see it like this!!!
I was there
@@davidswenson1993 You are a lucky man!
i saw this live on t.v. at my grand parents house
The first day I worked at Belmont. I got a case of beer and sat out on the camera stand at the top of the front stretch. That place is built kn a scale that is unheard of in American horse racing. The track and grandstands are massive. It was a surreal experience, but living in Elmont was not a great experience .
I am an old man now, and I never saw Man O' War run, but I saw Secretariat live and he was the greatest horse who ever ran. I was not a fan of Horse racing until that glorious day when i witnessed history in the making. Of all my earthly blessings, it remains as one of the greatest days of my life. I still get chills watching it. When i watch this i am taken back to a fantasy like trance and remember all the wonderful times of those days for me. I think of my young and beautiful first wife, the colorful leaves and the soft moist dew of a morning. I even feel the strength and well being of my youthful body and the days of fun, love and laughter. This is what that awesome athlete did for me back then. One of the best feeling of my life. It was a surreal time of freshness and life. Secretariat had the power to make a person dream. In many ways it represents a better place in time for many of us. It shows what can be and what is always possible as long as we hold on to possibility. God bless him for filling our hearts with the outlook that we can all punch above our weight and do the impossible. He really did that for millions of us.
The clarity of the film is beautiful. Thank you. Now, we just need a clear Preakness and Belmont stakes film.
NBC will likely get broadcast those races by getting the original CBS Sports videotape.
Truly Epic posted an HD tribute of all 3.
THE DERBY,PREAKNESS,&BELMONT,JUST A WALK IN THE PARK FOR SECRETARIAT,A CHAMPION EQUINE YOU WILL SEE ONLY OUNCE IN YOUR LIFETIME,OUTSTANDING HORSE.
50 years this year and no horse has matched Secretarias triple crown run! Last to first and still holds the track record!!
The race was yesterday. The winning time was over two seconds slower than Secretariat's.
May he hold it forever!!
And he set that record running outside most of the way, so he ran further than most horses.
Sham was a superb racehorse, coming in second in all 3 races against the world's greatest race horse. Poor Sham. 😢
@@funshine817 Sham faded to last in the Belmont after trying to run with Secretariat early in the race but I feel Sham would have probably been the Triple Crown winner if there was no Secretariat that year.
"He passed the stands the first time going 36 miles around. Then, the second time around he was going 39 miles an hour. He increased speed each quarter of the race, It defied logic. No horse can do that!" - William Nack, Secretariat's biographer
"justified logic" lol
I believe Bill said it " just defied logic"...not justified.
@@Kickem98 Yes! I am surprised I didn't realize that. Caught me in a moment when I wasn't using my brain. Thank you!
@@WickedFelina no worries! :)
Then, in a video that's on youtube somewhere, another sportswriter goes on to say that if Secretariat were to have kept on going... "perhaps he would have taken to flight" .. like Pegasus! For those who have not read "The Making of a Champion" by William (Bill) Nack, it's a must read.
Just watched this again just over 50 years since the first time, and my eyes are wet.
Remember watching this on TV when I was young. Secretariat will always be the G.O.A.T. to me!
Love you Secretariat!!! So glad NBC has given us a clear film of your 1973 triumph!!!
Secretariat, the greatest horse that ever lived!!
He had a great triple crown series-- the best triple crown series ever. But after that, he was average. Secretariat lost 25% of his races, and he never won 6 in a row. And, he had 16 chances to win 6 in a row. Couldn't do it. 0/16. Take away the TC races, and he lost 28% of the time.
No, Sargent reckless
@@YouDontKnow-that so what? Three race records and they still stand.
Michael Jordon did not win all the time either but who claims he is not the greatest ever. Because he turned it on when it mattered the most.
In the Kentucky derby he raced every quarter mile faster than the one before, never been done at a mile and a quarter. give it up dude, he was the greatest
No arguments regarding Secretariat. The greatest ever!
This horse still makes me cry, what a gift for those lived with and watched Secretariat .
Best horse in all history.
Hands down............has the record in every leg of the Triple Crown.
I watched this race with my Dad and Uncle Jim when I was 12 years old They both were life long horse players I remember Dad saying Son that is the best race horse that ever drew a breath
I miss you Dad Love you Always
He knew that before or after this race? Either way, that’s crazy to recognize excellence before they truly achieved that rarified air! Thank you for sharing that great story!
It was after the race and the fractions were posted A Derby record that still stands today 1:59-2/5 with each quarter faster than the last Besides that Secretariat was also the 2 year old Horse of the Year a year earlier
You reminded me of watching it with my Dad, though he wasn't a player he enjoyed good sports competition. I was 17 and into Drag Racing at the time but still dumbstruck by what i just witnessed. Dad's been gone since '89, like you, I miss him.
Each quarter mile ran faster than the previous here…a true living being touched by God
Every time The Kentucky Derby is run, I replay Secretariat's great race. God Bless Big Red. The perfect horse.
OMG, I do it too with all three races.
He was also the most beautiful horse I think I've ever seen. Just stunning.
@@abudoggie.no.number The beautiful chestnut coat and 3 white socks. Tall, handsome and muscular. The perfect horse.
I'm glad CBS has all three complete TC races. I just wish they would digitally enhance and re-master them and offer it in a box set. Should have done it for his 50th anniversary!
I remember watching this live. Secretariat was by far the greatest race horse in history!
Maybe on that side of the world it is .
It took my breath away seeing this as the top recommendation when I opened UA-cam. The best quality clip of this race that I ever saw. And this is the race that started it all.
The significance of the timing cannot be stressed enough, this Derby will be the 50th anniversary of the win and the record. 50 years and the three records made in a row, in the three biggest races of the country are still unbroken and also unmatched. Let that sink in.
The timing of this release by NBC was done on purpose because it's the 50th anniversary of Secretariat's triumph. I'm sure we'll be seeing a clear 1973 Preakness and 1973 Belmont, too.
Incredible vid the best I've seen of it I gotta agree with you. I didn't see it live. but after watching the replay I knew I wasn't gonna miss the rest of them. If I had only known back then that the history books would have been completely rewritten... what is amazing to me is that neither of these first 2 races have been beaten in 50 years. that is incredible. The Belmont? It will NEVER be beaten not in a thousand years. A coupla horses have run it in 2.26. But 2:24 is still 10 LENGTHS FASTER! he would have beaten Justify by 20 lengths. Need to repeat that.. 20!
It’s a mind-blowing accomplishment!
On my bucket list is visiting Big Red’s birthplace, resting place, and the various statues of him in the US & Canada.
@@leecowell8165 Incredible indeed. Each of Secretariat's triple crown races were staggering runs. I've always loved watching Secretariat's Preakness run - entering the first turn last and exiting in first, incredible in and of itself, but then consider he passed the entire field on the outside throughout that turn! Sensational.
I love you SECRETARIAT ,thanks for all the good memories ,what a great athlete !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Big Red's record still holds after 50 years. Secretariat's heart weighed 22lb and God broke the mold when he was born. All horses enjoy running but Secretariat was special. 💗🌷
He didn't "enjoy" running, he LOVED running - and was a master.
@@carolmiller5713 What's the difference for Pete's sake. Master - LOL 🤣
maybe seabiscuit could run with him
@@cryptohalloffame Would be interesting if both were fully fit and trained.
@@cryptohalloffamerather see The Bid vs Sec, especially since they ended up being paddock neighbors and challenged each other quite a bit.
My pick for the greatest athletic performance of all time. I still get goosebumps when I watch it.
Secretariat was just being a nice guy & let his fellow competitors see what it felt like to lead the race for a little while.
He will always be remembered as "Secretariat - The Horse God Made!"
Jesus, 50 years of crying whenever I see that force of nature resembling a Big Red horse winning in spectacular fashion. I saw it then and it's no less stupefying now no matter how many times I watch it. He's the greatest athlete of my lifetime, age 63.
Me too at 65
Absolutely 62 here!!!
Me, too. So glad it is so clear. My kids get so upset.. everytime they ask me who was the greatest athlete I ever saw, I say, Secretariat.❤❤❤❤
Me too 80 years
Big Red was the greatest. I was fifteen years of age back in 1973 and watched all three races in awe, especially the Belmont Stakes, which was an unbelievable feat, and will never again happen. Now, here I am fifty years later, and this most magnificent horse still holds the record time in all three of these Triple Crown races. Watching these three races through the years always brings incredible joy to my heart, along with tears to my eyes. Bless you, Secretariat. Mark R. Elsis
50 year anniversary for Secretariat's win at the KY Derby. Amazing to watch, especially knowing how he went on to win the Preakness and Belmont for the Triple Crown. His Belmont race, he was all alone out in front at the end! GOAT.
No discussion of “greatest athlete of all time” is complete unless this athlete is given his due.
50 years ago today. Hard to believe it’s been that long already.
Thank you Ron, Secretariat, Lucien and Penny for the thrilling journey! ❤️
And to Penny’s children Kate & John, who’ve made it a mission to keep the memory of Secretariat actively alive. Educating new generations about the joy he & his wonderful team brought to the U.S.
And don't forget Eddie, the groom Big Red loved and trusted so much!
@@christinebutler7630 Absolutely! Thank you for the reminder.
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I believe it because I’m 78 now and I can’t believe that.
What a brilliant horse. I remember watching his magnificent Triple Crown races on TV when I was in high school.
Still amazing 50 years later
One of the greatest thoroughbreds ever. We watched this race and it was awe inspiring.
He had to come way outside to get that lead. Amazing
Happy 50th Anniversary Champ! We will never forget you, Superhorse!
I don't care how many times I view this race or channel of presentation... IT NEVER GETS OLD!🥰Any or all 3❤️😘
Secretariat is the Greatest Horse/Racehorse of all time.
I tear up every time i watch his amazing videos.
The horses in that edition of the Derby contain multiple Hall of Fame horses. Sham, Forego, Shecky Green, Our Native and of course the incomparable Secretariat! What a great crop of horses.
Before the race, Howard Cosell & Eddie Arcaro were saying it was a bad crop of two year olds. Between Secretariat and Forego there was five years of Horse of the Year there.
I agree but some people say he ran against claimers . If I could have bought claimers like he ran against I would have probably been the first billionaire. People just don't want to give credit where it's due .
Insanely good field. That point is missed by many. But wow!
GREATEST horse ever - hands down.
I never tire of watching this race and I've been watching for 50 years .
Secretariat...there are no adjectives great enough for this legend... absolutely the Greatest of All Time...🐎🥰❤️😊
Man O' War was possibly better, but who knows?
@@Karoke77 There have already been time comparisons to matched distances ... and Secretariat beats out Man O'War each time...not by much...but he does beat him. Two legendary horses.
🐎🐎🥰❤️
@@jesi3336 Different track surfaces. Different weights (saddles). Different horseshoes. One loss for Man O' War (he started facing backwards). Let's just agree they were both great. If I could pick any dream match in sports, it would be those two horses. I will always be "Team Man O' War."
@@Karoke77 I own an Appaloosa mare ...owned her mother that I bred to a stud named Bett Ohio...his breeding goes back to Swaps...whose breeding goes back to Man O'War....a fact that I am quite proud of even though I can not take credit for any of it 😳🙄...
We agree to disagree... even though the difference is so miniscule...I stand on the side of Secretariat...but my hand reaches over to yours...🐎🥰❤️
I'm old enough I can remember Secretariat's run for the triple crown. We were all rivited to the tv as Secretariat made his run. It was quit magical to watch.
Everytime i see 1 of Secretariats races im overcome with tears. He does that 2 me
To NBC Sports -
Thank you so much for this gorgeously remastered video!
Also, I can’t wait to see your remasterings of Secretariat’s Preakness & Belmont Stakes!
This is such a thrilling year for all of us Big Red lovers ❤
The one animal other than my dogs I truly loved.
Secretariat made horse racing fans out of people (me) who would never have watched a horse race, that was an incredible year.
Wow what crystal clear footage!!! I hope we will have that for all of Big Red's legendary races!!!
Me too!
YES, young folks think that's all we had.
I still have the memory of watching this race with my dad when I was 14. What a fabulous machine Secretariat aka Big Red was!
When I was a kid, watching Secretariat win the Derby was what got me hooked on watching the Kentucky Derby ever since 1970s.
I cry every time I see this race.. THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER LIKE HIM.. I remember watching this race... I'll never forget it.
Loved Secretariat!! Fabulous horse....no other horse will ever compare to him❤
The one and only great horse of my generation Secretariat
Seattle Slew was also pretty great. So was Ruffian.
Secretariat takes my breath away and makes me cry at the same time. I watched him live on tv and still can't get enough.
This never gets old. Goosebumps.
I live in Baltimore and go to Pimilco as often as I can. I don't bet much. I sit in the grandstand and watch these beautiful animals race. Despite all of the recent controversy about Maryland racing, I cannot believe I won't be able to see another horse race. Thoroughbreds were made to run. All athletes take challenges.
Preparing to watch the movie "Secretariat ", again. Just sobbing for this wonderful horse who saved his family, the farm, the other horses and the livelihood of several people who were dedicated!! This horse did so much more than just run fast 😢❤
A massive superstar of a horse, great to see him again
All of these horses are champions. Secretariat just had that one spark that puts him into another zone.
I met Penny Chenery at the Virginia Derby some years ago. She was sitting alone. Alone! Had a great five minute conversation with her. She told me that the move Secretariat made at the Preakness was all him and not the jockey. That was his greatest moment she said.
When Secretariat made that extraordinary move to the front on the clubhouse turn in the Preakness it was if he was saying to the other horses, "I'm bored with you slowpokes. See you later."
I agree. That sustained run in the Belmont is awesome and historic, however the move on the clubhouse turn in the Preakness is just breathtaking. I haven't seen a horse do anything close to that since and win. Secretariat did things race horses aren't supposed to be able to do.
By running an extremely strong race, Sham made Secretariat run his best to set the Derby record. The Belmont was his best individual performance, but this was my favorite race of his with the possible exception of The Hopeful in his 2 year old campaign.
And all the while Sham broke the record himself that day. He’s definitely my black stallion, never gets the credit he deserves.
Sham must have one of the fastest Derby times as well.
@@wlamb9 Sham ran sub 2:00 I believe. Can't recall if I've ever heard the exact time he ran in the Derby. I think it's between Sham and Monarchos for 2nd. best time ever in Kentucky Derby.
@@Psyfi85 If Secretariat were not in these races, Sham easily wins the Kentucky Derby & Preakness. Not sure about the Belmont. Pincay really whipped him hard in the first two. Maybe without Secr., Pincay doesn't have to whip him as hard... and he has enough left to win the Belmont and triple crown. Who knows. Sham was a GREAT horse.
@@jeffgarmon1 agreed, the two of them were 11 lengths ahead before anyone blinked in Belmont. They treated Sham poorly when it seemed to matter most, Sham had some nice strategies himself but got whipped out of stride. My guess is if Sec doesn’t exist Forego runs in the afternoon instead of morning in Belmont to challenge Shams crown bid.
Secretariat was the fastest and the greatest racehorse to ever walk the Earth. He won today on May 5th, 1973 fifty one years ago. His number was lA and he was in the last gate. His lead was 2 1/2 lengths and a time of 1:59 2/5! That record still stands today fifty one years later! Happy Anniversary Big Red! You rock!! ❤🩵🤍
I know nothing of horses or stakes racing. I still get chills watching this magnificent mammal!
I grew up in Texas and my family had some horses. I was 10 years old and I still remember how great that horse was. Everyone loved Secretariat. I was super sad when I heard the news when he died. What a horse…
I’ve watched these three race more times than I can remember and they never get old I was a little kid I remember it on tv when it happened and it feels just like that time 50 years ago rest in peace big Red your the greatest horse of all time
I remember watching Big Red win all of his tripple crown races, 50 years ago, and it feels like yesterday.
Watching Secretariat run triggers deep seated emotional responses in people still
today after 50 years.
Why is he able to do that ?
He triggers these emotions in the heart, and the soul more than just the brain,
because when you watch him run it is glaringly obvious that he himself possessed
a rare, and unusual amount of heart and soul.💧
Watching him run, still, after half a century, a lump in my throat, and a tear in my eye.
Well put
He set records that is part of the attraction.
50 years ago today and the record still stands that colt 🐎 was the goat 🐐 😃
The longer the race, the faster Secretariat was. An incredible horse with a heart for the race & the win! 🌟❤🏆
Never gets old! God Bless him!!
Secretariat would still be running around that track to this day, gaining speed with each lap, if they didn't stop him once the race was over lol. Born to run!
Hands down the best race horse ever
The clearest posting of this race ever. no one else on youtube has this clear of recording.........
It's amazing how bad the recordings are.
Truly Epic has an HD tribute of all 3 races.
And Secretariat did NOT need to be whipped to run. He was allowed to be the athlete he was born to be. He knew what he was doing.
I was lucky enough to watch all three races as he ran for the roses. ♥️♥️♥️. And I was screaming all the way. I had to buy the movie when it came out and I still watch it.
Great Quality! To Secretariat & Forego race against each just this once. (2)HOF LEGENDS. Wow! We were Blessed to have a decade like no other. ..The ‘70’s🐎
I remember watching this. My sister called me into the room once the race got started. It was a thrill to watch him run.
In the 1973 derby, Secretariat was one of a half dozen colts that would become legendary.
The greatest Kentucky Derby 🐎 you’ll ever see. He was picking up speed every quarter!
Correct, one of the best American athletes ever!
It's the year 2024, and this is still MAGIC.
Om han nu var så fantastiskt så hade jockeyn inte behövt piska honom så förbannat mycket. Stackars häst 🐎
Still gives me chills. Love this guy!
Does anybody ever get tired of watching secretariat run . Great quality video by the way
It really is!
Love that horse. Who ever put his shoes on did s terrific job, his form was perfect. Of course he had the greatest power and heart, but what a lot of people don't understand is the way the shoes are fitted and the jockey make the difference too. It all has to be in balance. Favorite horse.
Greatest race horse in history.
Had he been born in a different year, Sham may well have been a Triple Crown winner himself. Fifty years ago, Secretariat proved which was the better race horse.
Worse, he'll be Uma Musumefied instead 😂😂
Same was true of Alydar in 1978. He was second to Affirmed in all three TC races.
So true.
I agree. Had he been born a year earlier or later. wow I believe there is such a thing as just pure luck he was born without it.
He was 5th in the Belmont. I know that he was in a speed duel with Secretariat, but we don't know whether he had the stamina for the Belmont in the first place. Also, a lot has to go right to win a triple crown. I think one can, without too much difficulty, name 30 horses who clearly had enough talent to win the triple crown.
Secretariat has his deserved place in racing folklore history , he was an equine superstar., credit to the second for making a race of it .
The grreatest 3 year old to ever step foot on a race track. We'll never see another.
2 year old
Never raced 3
@@reesewahl5488 Secretariat raced at 2 and 3 years of age. He was voted best 2 year old colt and Horse of the Year in 1972. In 1973, Secretariat was voted best 3 year old colt and horse of the Year.
1:22 "Secretariat has made a sudden move..." I've always loved that line and that moment. It's as though immortal fame whispered into Secretariat's ear "come on, I'm waiting for you."
Great admiration and respect for the legendary jockey, Ron Turcotte, as well.
These animals are so majestic, so beautiful.I feel so blessed by God to live in a time where I get to see them.❤
The greatest ever... no one will ever be better than him. We all love him...rip.... God bless you..
After 50 years, I still get chills!
Me too!
Me too! Love it!
The most amazing horse of 20th century his bloodline was spectacular his showing in the triple crown races were stellar no horse will ever break his track record in both the Kentucky Derby and The Belmont States had the time keeper at Pimlico stop the counter when the race ended this amazing horse could have claimed all 3 record times !! The Greatest horse to ever run bar none !!
Long live the legend! Always love seeing these videos!
When I watched this, I was a junior in high school and didn't know I was watching history in the making by the greatest athlete to ever walk this earth. I can't help but get emotional rewatching these races.
Before the start and even before that last turn, we never know what amazing things this horse and jockey could make possible. Watching the 1973 Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes, it looks like Secretariat could have gone even faster! Sublime.
The great Forego came in 4th here, and went on to be one of the greatest handicappers in all of history! Winner of 8 various Eclipse Awards.
Secretariat might be the greatest animal who ever lived. What’s amazing about him is he was the only honest thing in our country in the early 1970’s that everyone could get behind. And he didn’t race for money and fame. He raised because he truly loved racing
Saw him run in the Marlboro cup @ Belmont with Riva Ridge as an entry mate 1 1-A
There’ll never be another horse like him…
And all 3 still stand today. Legend