I hope people realize this is one of the greatest athletic performances by one of the greatest athletes ever.

@MC-nt7jz

10 ай бұрын

humans do it better

@brainybroccoli4499

8 ай бұрын

@@MC-nt7jz Yeah nah 🐎.

@rustymacneil3227

7 ай бұрын

I couldn't agree more!! In my 70 yrs on this planet, his run at the Belmont is the most iconic sports event ever!!

@NazriB

Ай бұрын

Lies again? Grab Car Chicken Feet

@Peterkringle

Ай бұрын

@@NazriB wut

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.

@leecowell8165

Жыл бұрын

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.

@Kimberlytheresam

Жыл бұрын

He definitely pushed Secretariat to run so fast!

@mickey34jb

Жыл бұрын

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.

@patriciaguth6882

Жыл бұрын

​@@mickey34jb Yep -- I always felt sorry for Alydar. But he and Affirmed gave us the 2nd best Triple Crown races, I'm sure.

@themyriad0574

Жыл бұрын

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.

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.

@bobjohnson1587

Жыл бұрын

Yes, he was quite the horse - of course!

@amystuckey5900

Жыл бұрын

Of course we tear up!! If u have emotions then u get emotional

@Zooby19

Жыл бұрын

Same here. It's just magnificent to watch

@frangardner6865

Жыл бұрын

Me too... I love horse racing and this is the best!

@stanleydavis7904

Жыл бұрын

Dont feel like the lone ranger,greatness will make you weep

"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 just defied logic. No horse can do that!" - William Nack, Secretariat's biographer

@noworldforeric

Жыл бұрын

"justified logic" lol

@Kickem98

Жыл бұрын

I believe Bill said it " just defied logic"...not justified.

@WickedFelina

Жыл бұрын

@@Kickem98 Yes! I am surprised I didn't realize that. Caught me in a moment when I wasn't using my brain. Thank you!

@Kickem98

Жыл бұрын

@@WickedFelina no worries! :)

@jeffgarmon1

Жыл бұрын

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.

This horse still makes me cry, what a gift for those lived with and watched Secretariat .

50 years this year and no horse has matched Secretarias triple crown run! Last to first and still holds the track record!!

@roberthudson1959

Жыл бұрын

The race was yesterday. The winning time was over two seconds slower than Secretariat's.

@conniewolf7300

Жыл бұрын

May he hold it forever!!

@Drycleanerguy

Жыл бұрын

And he set that record running outside most of the way, so he ran further than most horses.

@funshine817

Жыл бұрын

Sham was a superb racehorse, coming in second in all 3 races against the world's greatest race horse. Poor Sham. 😢

@jimwalter480

Жыл бұрын

​​@@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.

Every time The Kentucky Derby is run, I replay Secretariat's great race. God Bless Big Red. The perfect horse.

@sharonweik4156

Ай бұрын

OMG, I do it too with all three races.

@abudoggie.no.number

27 күн бұрын

He was also the most beautiful horse I think I've ever seen. Just stunning.

@denisecase807

27 күн бұрын

@@abudoggie.no.number The beautiful chestnut coat and 3 white socks. Tall, handsome and muscular. The perfect horse.

I’ve never seen this race so crystal clear! THANKS NBC SPORTS!

@duckshaker

Жыл бұрын

What a treat to see it like this!!!

@davidswenson1993

Жыл бұрын

I was there

@duckshaker

Жыл бұрын

@@davidswenson1993 You are a lucky man!

@springstud

Жыл бұрын

i saw this live on t.v. at my grand parents house

@oljimeagle6779

Жыл бұрын

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 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

@HarrisonHollers

Ай бұрын

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!

@donchilton1381

Ай бұрын

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

The most glorious and perfect horse that ever lived. ❤️

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.

@Stephen-ou2lm

Жыл бұрын

Yes a special horse indeed, 🐎 hard to believe it's been 50 years since he won the derby

@Philobiblion

Жыл бұрын

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.

@Blue-rw9kj

Жыл бұрын

Same here

@robertomedina8977

Жыл бұрын

😂

@bobjohnson1587

Жыл бұрын

I still tear up when I watch this. What a horse - of course!

Just watched this again just over 50 years since the first time, and my eyes are wet.

He had to come way outside to get that lead. Amazing

Each quarter mile ran faster than the previous here…a true living being touched by God

Secretariat, the greatest horse that ever lived!!

@question_it_701

2 ай бұрын

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.

@ZACKMAN2007

2 ай бұрын

No, Sargent reckless

The clarity of the film is beautiful. Thank you. Now, we just need a clear Preakness and Belmont stakes film.

@ValleyoftheRogue

Жыл бұрын

NBC will likely get broadcast those races by getting the original CBS Sports videotape.

Love you Secretariat!!! So glad NBC has given us a clear film of your 1973 triumph!!!

Still amazing 50 years later

I remember watching this live. Secretariat was by far the greatest race horse in history!

@ricie4

8 күн бұрын

Maybe on that side of the world it is .

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.

@rutaklimas4165

Жыл бұрын

Me too at 65

@bobbygibsongibson1401

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely 62 here!!!

@shirleybeyah3976

Жыл бұрын

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.❤❤❤❤

@judycleare.9614

2 ай бұрын

Me too 80 years

Remember watching this on TV when I was young. Secretariat will always be the G.O.A.T. to me!

When I was a kid, watching Secretariat win the Derby was what got me hooked on watching the Kentucky Derby ever since 1970s.

Best horse in all history.

@Its_YourImagination

Ай бұрын

Hands down............has the record in every leg of the Triple Crown.

Secretariat was just being a nice guy & let his fellow competitors see what it felt like to lead the race for a little while.

I don't care how many times I view this race or channel of presentation... IT NEVER GETS OLD!🥰Any or all 3❤️😘

What a brilliant horse. I remember watching his magnificent Triple Crown races on TV when I was in high school.

No discussion of “greatest athlete of all time” is complete unless this athlete is given his due.

Hands down the best race horse ever

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.

My pick for the greatest athletic performance of all time. I still get goosebumps when I watch it.

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. 💗🌷

@carolmiller5713

Жыл бұрын

He didn't "enjoy" running, he LOVED running - and was a master.

@black_David_Frost.

11 ай бұрын

​@@carolmiller5713 What's the difference for Pete's sake. Master - LOL 🤣

@cryptohalloffame

4 ай бұрын

maybe seabiscuit could run with him

@marylawson6060

4 ай бұрын

@@cryptohalloffame Would be interesting if both were fully fit and trained.

I love you SECRETARIAT ,thanks for all the good memories ,what a great athlete !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy 50th Anniversary Champ! We will never forget you, Superhorse!

He will always be remembered as "Secretariat - The Horse God Made!"

Does anybody ever get tired of watching secretariat run . Great quality video by the way

@thepouge1

Ай бұрын

It really is!

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.

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

Cannot help but cry every time I watch this incredible, amazing animal.

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.

50 years ago today. Hard to believe it’s been that long already. Thank you Ron, Secretariat, Lucien and Penny for the thrilling journey! ❤️

@jm1657

Жыл бұрын

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.

@christinebutler7630

Жыл бұрын

And don't forget Eddie, the groom Big Red loved and trusted so much!

@ImZiraTheFirst

Жыл бұрын

@@christinebutler7630 Absolutely! Thank you for the reminder.

@lindarutherford6119

Жыл бұрын

@@christinebutler7630I’m glad you mentioned him. Secretariat trusted him completely. He did not get the recognition he deserved.

@PatriciaRodriguez-ec5nh

Жыл бұрын

xdddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd

Everytime i see 1 of Secretariats races im overcome with tears. He does that 2 me

Secretariat made horse racing fans out of people (me) who would never have watched a horse race, that was an incredible year.

These animals are so majestic, so beautiful.I feel so blessed by God to live in a time where I get to see them.❤

Wow what crystal clear footage!!! I hope we will have that for all of Big Red's legendary races!!!

@jm1657

Жыл бұрын

Me too!

@stevek8829

Жыл бұрын

YES, young folks think that's all we had.

I never tire of watching this race and I've been watching for 50 years .

A massive superstar of a horse, great to see him again

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.

@stevek8829

Жыл бұрын

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.

@nealbennett4950

Жыл бұрын

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 .

@CC-kg8ce

5 ай бұрын

Insanely good field. That point is missed by many. But wow!

Secretariat...there are no adjectives great enough for this legend... absolutely the Greatest of All Time...🐎🥰❤️😊

@Karoke77

Жыл бұрын

Man O' War was possibly better, but who knows?

@jesi3336

Жыл бұрын

@@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. 🐎🐎🥰❤️

@Karoke77

Жыл бұрын

@@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."

@jesi3336

Жыл бұрын

@@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 know nothing of horses or stakes racing. I still get chills watching this magnificent mammal!

There’ll never be another horse like him…

One of the greatest thoroughbreds ever. We watched this race and it was awe inspiring.

It took my breath away seeing this as the top recommendation when I opened KZread. 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.

@patriciaguth6882

Жыл бұрын

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.

@leecowell8165

Жыл бұрын

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!

@jm1657

Жыл бұрын

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.

@faust451

Жыл бұрын

​@@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.

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!! ❤🩵🤍

50 years ago today and the record still stands that colt 🐎 was the goat 🐐 😃

I remember watching Big Red win all of his tripple crown races, 50 years ago, and it feels like yesterday.

The clearest posting of this race ever. no one else on youtube has this clear of recording.........

@stevek8829

Жыл бұрын

It's amazing how bad the recordings are.

The longer the race, the faster Secretariat was. An incredible horse with a heart for the race & the win! 🌟❤🏆

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.

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.

@samludu5916

Ай бұрын

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 cry every time I see this race.. THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER LIKE HIM.. I remember watching this race... I'll never forget it.

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 ❤

@richardmorris7063

Жыл бұрын

The one animal other than my dogs I truly loved.

Loved Secretariat!! Fabulous horse....no other horse will ever compare to him❤

GREATEST horse ever - hands down.

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…

Wow! 😲 I was only four years old, but I still remember this horse's race. What an amazing feat, what an amazing horse!

All of these horses are champions. Secretariat just had that one spark that puts him into another zone.

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.

He wasn't even full out. Such a great horse

He ran each quarter faster than the quarter before. That still boggles my mind.

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!

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.

Secretariat has his deserved place in racing folklore history , he was an equine superstar., credit to the second for making a race of it .

Secretariat's 1:59 and 2/5 Derby record still stands to this day despite how wide he went on the turn!

I love Secretariat my absolute favorite, but poor Sham, if he was not up against a super horse( heart size) he would have won the race easily. So, cheers to Sham❤️ born at the wrong time

@Psyfi85

Жыл бұрын

He was a legend in his own right. He pushed Red to find gears he didn’t know he had, a gallant horse with an iron will.

@taliagage2050

Жыл бұрын

Thing is, Sham had the nearly the same heart size Secretariat did, he was just pushed to hard and just didn't have the same umph Big Red did.

@Psyfi85

Жыл бұрын

@@taliagage2050 yep he had the X factor like Red did. Ashame they ruined a great horse like that

@patriciaguth6882

Жыл бұрын

Just like in 1978 when Alydar came in second in all TC races to Affirmed. Felt sorry for him. But it was the most exciting Triple Crown battle I've seen.

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 love the under dog story of Big Red. Although I was just a teenager, I was thrilled to watch these races live.

Greatest race horse in history.

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.

"no horse in the history of horse racing could have ever beaten Secretariat on that day" 50 yrs later he still holds the Triple Crown records

Secretariat maintained strong family values with his horse family, disciplined training, and principles. This worked for being a winner. He had his own place.

Thankfully, Sham was there in all three races to push Secretariat to run hard!

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.

@Psyfi85

Жыл бұрын

And all the while Sham broke the record himself that day. He’s definitely my black stallion, never gets the credit he deserves.

@wlamb9

Жыл бұрын

Sham must have one of the fastest Derby times as well.

@jeffgarmon1

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@jeffgarmon1

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@Psyfi85

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

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 !!

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.

@ArnoldTriyudho

Жыл бұрын

Worse, he'll be Uma Musumefied instead 😂😂

@patriciaguth6882

Жыл бұрын

Same was true of Alydar in 1978. He was second to Affirmed in all three TC races.

@giarc888

Жыл бұрын

So true.

@leecowell8165

Жыл бұрын

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.

@zacharysilver3632

Жыл бұрын

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.

Two amazing trivia feats: 1. Secretariat was the first horse to run the derby in under two minutes, at 1:59 and 2/5 seconds. I believe it's happened only one other time since, in 2001. 2. His split times for each quarter mile were faster than the previous one, which effectively means he was still accelerating at the end of the race.

@tomloft2000

Жыл бұрын

Sham broke 2 minutes also.

@scottrackley4457

11 ай бұрын

Yup, Sham did it right behind him in 1:59 and 4

What a beautiful horse! I remember watching this race.

Northern Dancer was no slouch but his record just evaporated. What a majestic creature we were able to enjoy seeing race on the top tracks. A once in a lifetime moment. Magical.

@Psyfi85

8 ай бұрын

Yes ND was a terrific horse but didn’t compare to Red and Sham. Love how both were still driving well after the wire, they deserve to be 1 & 2 solidifying that record for now over 50 years. Incredible

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.

Long live the legend! Always love seeing these videos!

One thing that really sticks with me is just how little Turcotte goes to his whip during all three races. Basically just a few times at the top of the stretch in this race and that’s it. He knows exactly what Secretariat is capable of and just lets him run.

I still remember Secretariat back then at 13 years old. This horse was a big deal and captivated the country.

Secretariat was the greatest athlete of the 20th century.

Loved the movie and Secretariat was so special. He will live forever in the hearts of Triple Crown fans.

Bear in mind that Secretariat never tripped the starting timer in the 3 triple crown races, which means he ran them slightly faster than posted times.

I never tire of watching the "Immortal" "SECRETARIAT's" incredible runs.. Yes "Sham" was a good horse and in any other year may even have won the coveted American "Triple Crown",..! It was just his misfortune to have been born the same year as "Big Red". Whenever I see the Legend that was and still is "SECREATRIAT", my mood always brightens... I may well never see another like him, in my lifetime(I am 73 now) but thankfully we still have videographic records to thrill to..!

Big red proved his dominance that day. And telegraphed his status of legend.

Wow 50 years later seeing Secretariat starting slow and coming around the outside in the Kentucky Derby and then last in the Preakness and suddenly shot out of a cannon and in the Belmont Stakes he went right to the rail and boom took off with no messing around and bye bye Sham a GREAT horse and just bad timing to be with the great Secretariat!

The grreatest 3 year old to ever step foot on a race track. We'll never see another.

@reesewahl5488

Ай бұрын

2 year old

@reesewahl5488

Ай бұрын

Never raced 3

@NalaRichenbach

Ай бұрын

@@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.

He was the greatest ❤️

@challloyd215

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I believe Man O' War is the "goat" but Secretariat sure was the prettiest.