How many races did Secretariat have?
21
Secretariat didn’t go undefeated in his career, but he did finish “in the money” in all but one of his 21 lifetime races. One of Secretariat’s defeats was to a horse named Sham, another one of history’s greatest race horses.
What races did Secretariat run?
Having won both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, and with the Belmont Stakes approaching, Secretariat became the focus of much attention. He was featured on the covers of three national magazines: Time, Newsweek, and Sports Illustrated. On Belmont race day, June 9, Secretariat roared out of his rail post.
How long was Secretariat’s one and half mile race?
The one and a half mile race was completed in just 2 minutes and 24 seconds. Secretariat finished 31 lengths ahead of the nearest horse in the field and the race produced this iconic photo along with a record that still stands today.
How many wins did Secretariat have in his career?
Early Social Distancing: Ronny Turcotte & Secretariat look back at the pack in the 1973 Belmont Stakes to claim the Triple Crown. Secretariat’s 16-month racing career produced 16 wins in 21 career starts while he placed or showed in all but 1 of those races – the first race he ever ran in which he finished fourth.
How old was Secretariat when he won the Triple Crown?
He became the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years and his record-breaking victory in the Belmont Stakes, which he won by 31 lengths, is widely regarded as one of the greatest races in history. During his racing career, he won five Eclipse Awards, including Horse of the Year honors at ages two and three.
How many starts did Secretariat have in Kentucky Derby?
Bill Doolittle, renowned horseracing historian and author of “The Kentucky Derby: Run for the Roses,” shares a brief account of each of the 21 starts in Secretariat’s legendary racing career. Click on EACH race below for engaging text & riveting photography.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khpjhzld7nw&list=PLBFCDC2A0E2BAE0C1