He was the 9th Triple Crown winner. He won it in 1973. Before him there was Sir Barton, Gallant Fox, Omaha, War Admiral,Whirlaway, Count Fleet, Assault, Citation. After Secretariat there was Seattle Slew and Affirmed. (they are listed in order)
Secretariat was the first American thoroughbred horse to win the Triple Crown. After a highly distinguished racing career, Secretariat was named Horse of the Year and put out to stud. He sired several horses that also went on to become champion racers.
In 1989 Secretariat was diagnosed with laminitis. The disease was incurable, and Secretariat was euthanized on October 4, 1989.
Secretariat won the Triple Crown in 1973. Sir Barton was the first to win in 1919.
Penny Tweety (Chenery) Lucian Lauren was the traine, Ron Turcotte was the jockey, and Elizabeth Ham was the co-owner, she was the one that thought of the name secretariat
Thre were 5 horses used, the 2 most used for the close ups were Trolley Boy and Longshot, both picked by the original owner of Secretariat because they so closely resembled Secretariat.
secretariat was actually played by three different horses. three thoroughbreds and a quarter horse. each horse got a "makeover" in order to look exactly like secretariat.
The secretariat is Dan Marshall gfnnk
Penny Chenery
Secretariat was born on March 30, 1970.
Secretariat's jockey was Ron Turcotte.
Secretariat is the horse's name.
Secretariat
Secretariat
There are several breeds of horse that are used for flatracing. These include thoroughbred, quarter horse, Arabian, and Appaloosa. (Note . . . The world headquarters of the Appaloosa Horse Club is in my city in northern Idaho) Secretariat is a thoroughbred.
Many different horses played the role of Secretariat. I know that every scene with a horse rearing up is "Mr. T".
secretariat
Secretariat
Bold Ruler was Secretariat's sire.
Sham, a horse who had already beat Secretariat one.
Miss Hamm the secretary for the owner
Secretariat, Man o'War, Zenyatta
Secretariat..the horse? He made $1,316,808