Secretariat was not just the greatest racehorse in history, he was one of the greatest athletes of all time. The beautiful, red colt captivated the attention and imagination of a public enthralled by horse racing’s 1973 Triple Crown at a time when there hadn’t been a Triple Crown winner in 25 years. During the '73 Kentucky Derby, Secretariat started last and finished first, posting the fastest Derby time any horse had ever run. He did it again in the Preakness—last to first, fastest time ever—to become a national sensation. And with all eyes on him, Secretariat dominated the Belmont Stakes, running the fastest mile-and-a-half ever, on any track. Unbelievable, unprecedented and unforgettable—Secretariat's run to greatness remains a story-book tale of why we love sports.
THE GOAT • Secretariat was not just the greatest racehorse in history, he was also one of the greatest athletes of all time
GREAT EXPECTATIONS • Secretariat’s lineage and natural gifts set a high bar for success
THE TEAM BEHIND THE CHAMPION • Four very important people helped Secretariat fulfill his potential
THE WINNER’S CIRCLE • Horse racing’s grandest accomplishment has a rich history
THE GREATEST SEASON • Before Secretariat’s historic 1973, Penny Tweedy raised the stakes
THE 1973 KENTUCKY DERBY • After a poor showing just weeks before, Secretariat proved he was ready
THE 1973 PREAKNESS STAKES • A small field, a risky maneuver and another victory
THE 1973 BELMONT STAKES • Secretariat’s crowning moment has yet to be matched
THE LEGACY OF SECRETARIAT • After the Triple Crown, he became a modern American superstar
HOLLYWOOD ENDING • For a new generation, the story of Secretariat came alive at the movies
Secretariat - 50th Anniversary
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