More than 300 people get on waiting list to visit Secretariat's gravesite on Oaks day

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  • The farm is unchanged since Secretariat lived there; you can see not only his gravesite but also his stall.
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  • @lesliemoore1656
    @lesliemoore1656 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I saw him a few months before he died in KY in 1989. I got to pet him too. He was a beautiful horse. I will never forget that.

    • @ronelpagao2813
      @ronelpagao2813 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Wow you're soo lucky 🥹🥹🥹

    • @littlesister7021
      @littlesister7021 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That's so wonderful. A great memory that will stay with you always.

  • @donnaissenberg2841
    @donnaissenberg2841 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Secretariat, the greatest that will ever live. Happy 50th anniversary of your miracle!

  • @janetgallo5720
    @janetgallo5720 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Not only was he a magnificent looking horse and a magnificent athlete, but he had personality, charisma, he was a model, a star. He got speed from his sire, and stamina from his dam. He was absolutely perfect.

    • @WIATEQUINES
      @WIATEQUINES ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He didn''t actually, It was his heart that made him so good as it was 2x the average horse heart! xx

    • @didiwongo
      @didiwongo ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@WIATEQUINES His big heart helped make him run faster and longer but that’s just all part of what he was. ❤️

    • @marysueeasteregg
      @marysueeasteregg 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@WIATEQUINES The extra-large heart is believed to be inherited through the female line, on the X chromosome. But his sire Bold Ruler definitely contributed speed.

  • @tracyd1233
    @tracyd1233 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    "He is moving like a tremendous machine" - truer words never spoken. Greatest thoroughbred of our lifetime.

    • @sammygaudino8906
      @sammygaudino8906 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Greatest of all time in any era?

    • @MerelyGifted
      @MerelyGifted ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sammygaudino8906 Look up the great Hungarian mare Kincsem. What a shame she couldn't have been bred to Secretariat!

  • @terencem8795
    @terencem8795 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Secretariat, the horse with the biggest of all hearts. Literally.❤

  • @sandraguerra9056
    @sandraguerra9056 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Happy 50 anniversary. Will never be forgotten. Go BIG RED go. Will never be forgotten ❤❤❤❤

  • @caseroj6020
    @caseroj6020 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Secretariat was not only the greatest horse in history but he was also the most beautiful. I mean that horse in his prime was ripped and toned like no other!

  • @didiwongo
    @didiwongo ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Whenever I feel sad or discouraged, I watch Secretariat win the Belmont, and I always feel better. He was so magnificent!

    • @june8395
      @june8395 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @didi
      ……ME TOO🫠!

  • @mikewhite6288
    @mikewhite6288 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    He's like a ghost thats still at Claiborne farm. His presence is still felt. There will never be another like him.

  • @suzanneyoung8011
    @suzanneyoung8011 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Great video. Thank you. Secretariat is my favorite horse of all time. I got to visit him at Claiborne in September 1989. He was in his stall, and I had my picture taken with him, petted him and even put my arm around his neck. The groom told me that if Secretariat was feeling better he probably wouldn't have let me do that. All he said was that he had sore feet. Exactly four weeks to the day following my visit was when they had to put him down. I was devastated upon hearing that news and cried for three days everytime I thought of Secretariat. I also sent flowers to his funeral service.

    • @2grandbabies1nana56
      @2grandbabies1nana56 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      You’re so blessed to have met and touched the great Secretariat! I had the opportunity to meet and pet American Pharoah in Kentucky in 2017 and of course I visited Secretariat’s grave at Claiborne that year.❤️

    • @ValleyoftheRogue
      @ValleyoftheRogue ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I visited him about a month before he got sick with laminitis. He was something to see. I got to pet him and received a lock of his mane, which I still have.

    • @billzardus95
      @billzardus95 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now that you mention it, I had a chance to meet Mr Ed once.
      He told me to put all my money on a horse named Secretariat
      but I thought he was kidding and I just blew him off.
      I never sent any flowers to him or Wilbur when they died.

    • @Cwgrlup
      @Cwgrlup ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Oh my goodness you are so blessed to have touched that beautiful creature. He foundered and had to be euthanized. Happens to a lot of thoroughbreds. If it weren’t for Secretariat and Bold Ruler (both foundation stallions and legends out of Claiborne) I would not have had the gift of owning my own beloved racehorse, Hawaiian Diablo. I called him Harley. Both secretariat and Bold Ruler were in his lineage. I purchased my racehorse at a hunter-jumper barn after he was auctioned at the racetrack because he couldn’t run fast enough. Because he had such a great pedigree (Bold Ruler was famous for producing some of the greatest hunter-jumpers in the world), it was rumored he sold at Keenland auction for 250,000.00 as a yearling. He was the best horse I ever owned.

    • @lesliemoore1656
      @lesliemoore1656 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I went to see him in 1989 as well. It was in May. I will never forget that.

  • @deb8183
    @deb8183 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I’m forever grateful to Penny Chenery, Eddie Sweat, Lucien, Mrs. Ham for being a large part of caring for this majestical horse that I love so much. I read his book every year , his picture hangs above my bed. hangs above my bed forever. Rest in Peace thunderous machine. You’re in my heart.🙏🐎🌹

  • @nageeb96
    @nageeb96 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    the super horse that picked up our spirits in a time of need . .one and will be only for long time to come we love Secretariat and his Big heart.

  • @lizzieb6311
    @lizzieb6311 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    He was MAGNIFICENT! When I was 7 years old I watched him win at Belmont in 1973. My Dad and I were jumping up,and down like FOOLS when he SMOKED THE FIELD! I was UNREAL watching him “moving like a freight train”… WOW. I have goosebumps now as I type this comment. The GOAT! And ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

  • @barbrice721
    @barbrice721 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Legend. No horse is a Secretariat. The further he ran the faster he got. Saw all his races in the Triple Crown with My Father. When he broke so clean in the last leg I yelled Dad they will never touch him. Then I remember the cold chills as he ran. I truly believe with his big heart he was just warming up at the end of his races. When I first saw him I told my Dad look at his hind end it was so high . He's gonna win cause he's running down hill. Lol. Gotta remember I was a young kid that loves horses.

  • @johnwalsh3215
    @johnwalsh3215 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The great horses know they’re great, he seemed to know he was the greatest

  • @stevelee4952
    @stevelee4952 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I was lucky enough to visit the yard in 1987. I got to pat Secretariat and Nijinsky. A day i will never forget.

    • @ValleyoftheRogue
      @ValleyoftheRogue ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It was something that two Triple Crown winners from two different countries were in the same barn at different ends of the barn. There will likely never be another UK Triple Crown winner, as Nijinsky is the only winner of the UK Triple Crown in almost 90 years to date, so it was a unique experience to see both horses.

    • @stevelee4952
      @stevelee4952 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ValleyoftheRogue hi there. People forget that Oh So Sharp achieved the fillies equivalent, 1000 gns, Oaks, St Leger. A great great filly and so over looked.

  • @ladyyuna2000
    @ladyyuna2000 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    💐💐🐎🐎RIP Secretariat (30 Mar 1970- 4 Oct 1989) (aged 19) you will truly be missed and my prayers go out to you. 💐💐🐎🐎

  • @ladonnawhitcomb4665
    @ladonnawhitcomb4665 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Secretariat was undoubtedly the greatest horse that ever lived, or willl live. He was one of God's masterpieces and will never be forgotten ❣️ I would have loved to be his groomer, so that I could have some alone time, just brushing, feeding, and talking to him. ( I know I had too many comma's in that sentence.🙃He seemed to understand us humans, and our love for him. So sad that he had to leave us. He still gives me goosebumps and I am in tears as I watch him run. I think that running, was his greatest love. He was just a wonder and the epitome of perfection 🐎 Rest in PERFECT peace, our Most Handsome King of Racing❣️❣️❣️

  • @austenrobinson2747
    @austenrobinson2747 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    No one will EVER beat his Belmont time. Probably and arguably the greatest performance by any athlete anytime anywhere.

  • @denicesanders4586
    @denicesanders4586 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    He was more than a horse. He was THE horse.

  • @pamlovell9125
    @pamlovell9125 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Visited the grave in 2021. Awesome experience.

  • @r6343
    @r6343 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I was working an evening shift at that time. I decided to arrive at work late so I could watch Secretariat run in the Belmont. When I finally arrived at my work location, I discovered that every single employee on the evening shift had made the same decision. We ALL stayed home glued to the screen and witnessed a memorable event.

    • @billzardus95
      @billzardus95 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was wondering why it was so hard to get a pizza that evening.
      Thank You, I finally have an explanation.

  • @victormorales4507
    @victormorales4507 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The Goat of horse racing ❤

  • @joannegiven189
    @joannegiven189 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Secretariat was one of the greatest greatest Horses of our lifetime and our children’s lifetime, and it really brings me to tears every year

  • @EquineMetalhead
    @EquineMetalhead ปีที่แล้ว +20

    His heart is the reason why he was a tremendous machine! He was amazing! I wish I could’ve seen him, he was amazing like so cool! He’s my favorite racehorse ever!

    • @JK-lp6uw
      @JK-lp6uw ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sham had an oversized heart as well. Only 1 Secretariet!!!❤

    • @billzardus95
      @billzardus95 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wonder how many of his progeny share that same
      huge physical advantage over other horses ?

    • @kristoffermangila
      @kristoffermangila ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To use an automotive analogy, if the heart of most Thoroughbreds are like V8s, Secretariat's heart is like a V16.

  • @ValleyoftheRogue
    @ValleyoftheRogue ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Good to see Tom Hammond. He was great covering horse racing for NBC. There were few as knowledgeable about the sport as he is.

  • @DavePA2LA
    @DavePA2LA ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thanks for your excellent video. I cherish the pictures that I took of Secretariat in his stall and outside the barn in May 1989 and especially one photo taken of me standing next to him. It was a privilege to be in the presence of horse racing royalty. Since Secretariat's untimely death later that year, I have visited his gravesite during several return trips to the farm.

    • @leonardshevlin7260
      @leonardshevlin7260 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I met Mrs Tweedy, Lucien Laurin, Ron Turcotte, and Secretariat in the summer 1973. I appreciate that privilege.

    • @debrawatson8198
      @debrawatson8198 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would love to visit this the farm-is it easy to find?

  • @xoxpepe
    @xoxpepe 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This horse was the greatest !!! And ICON and i don’t think anybody will ever beat his time .

  • @cjkitty60
    @cjkitty60 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Secretariat is the reason I became interested in horse racing. I was 12 when he won the TC. Secretariat was everywhere. I fell in love. I go to Claiborne every chance I get to my respects to the G.O.A.T. & visit War Front. There will never be another Secretariat!

  • @patburton837
    @patburton837 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I loved Secretariat. He was a beautiful horse.

  • @johnshields6852
    @johnshields6852 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'm from Boston where horse racing wasn't even talked about, but when I was 12 the story of secretariat caught my eye, I was always fascinated by great athletes, and that's what he was, still to this day when I watch that race where the commentator calling the race says, "he's moving like a tremendous machine" I get goose bumps.

  • @marieprovencio288
    @marieprovencio288 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    May he rest in peace!!!! What a beautiful horse he was!!! Amazing stuff!!!! He's incredible still!!!! History his own is still incredible!!!! I was 7 when he was around!!!!

  • @carlnash7200
    @carlnash7200 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Loved watching him run. Good memories

  • @christinematton4125
    @christinematton4125 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    May 16th i will be visiting Claiborne farm and Secretariat ❤❤

  • @waynedaves5089
    @waynedaves5089 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It was one of the greatest moments I ever witnessed.

  • @lj291261
    @lj291261 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The Greatest Champion forever!

  • @elizabethturner7739
    @elizabethturner7739 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I will never forget him. Still go back and rewatch the races

  • @johnvan6803
    @johnvan6803 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Every time I watch documentary's about this beautiful horse I cry having to realize he's gone. I wish there were a way for him to know how great he was and how much he will always be remembered and loved.

  • @secretariatgirl4249
    @secretariatgirl4249 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My spirit horse. Guided me when my mother was in hospice. Cried at his grave. RIP, big boy!❤❤❤❤😪

  • @rutaklimas4165
    @rutaklimas4165 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was 14 when I saw him win Belmont on my grandparents black and white tv.I always hoped I could go see him.i am 65 now and still love him.

  • @straightup7up
    @straightup7up ปีที่แล้ว

    What a nice video about a better time in America. God bless to all.

  • @ratso4443
    @ratso4443 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think I cried the day I heard he died. He was a dream horse.

  • @bit7561
    @bit7561 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    He is and will always be BIG RED ❤❤❤❤❤❤
    I WATCH HIM WIN EVERY MORNING ,the music in the background is Oh Happy Day .
    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
    Only RESPECT 🙏

  • @dessashepherd1816
    @dessashepherd1816 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Why do I always cry! Ugh!

  • @littlesister7021
    @littlesister7021 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Secretariat / Big Red will always be the greatest. I want to one day visit Claiborne Farm to visit his grave. I celebrate him all the time. I have photos hanging on my walls. He was definitely a gift from God. Penny Chenery did an amazing job raising him and being there for him. They helped each other. I will always love Big Red. ❤️ 🌹

  • @copycatted
    @copycatted ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Terrific piece. Great interview and video. Well done!

  • @sheilatruax6172
    @sheilatruax6172 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bet for Sham every time. But, watching him win the Belmont was so amazing, my mouth was hanging open!

  • @russellwilliams4064
    @russellwilliams4064 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was 8 years old when he won the TC. It is 2023 and I cry when I see videos of him

  • @richardcomer8805
    @richardcomer8805 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another is said about the greatest moments in sports but surely when he won that 3rd race at Belmont has to be one of the greatest moments in sports

  • @Dorian-wf1iv
    @Dorian-wf1iv 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a legend rest in peace champion ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @kickaxe6577
    @kickaxe6577 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Secretariat's legendary Canadian jockey Ron Turcotte was instrumental in Big Red's racetrack success. His career wins record is an amazing 3,032!!! Retired Turcotte lives in his home town of Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada. He is an advocate for those with disabilities and helps to raise funds for disability programs.

  • @cindyrissal3628
    @cindyrissal3628 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So nice to see the current generation going forward running the farm & honoring the legacy instead of selling & subdividing...

    • @FanOBarbaro
      @FanOBarbaro ปีที่แล้ว

      And walker has a child so hopefully the farm continues to the next generation

  • @marymartin8763
    @marymartin8763 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I brought one of his great great granddaughters home last week, she LOVES to run! She’ll randomly just break out in a gallop. I let her explore the sand arena yesterday and she rolled around and when she got up she immediately went galloping! She got rescued a little over a month ago so she’s finally enjoying having some energy (and lots of alfalfa hay)

  • @jm1657
    @jm1657 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wonderful piece. Thanks!

  • @9Ballr
    @9Ballr 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We all knew that Secretariat had a huge heart long before his autopsy.

  • @JK-br1mu
    @JK-br1mu ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I stopped by and left an engraved horse dropping, with a thoughtful note alongside.

  • @abdullahaboobakker1758
    @abdullahaboobakker1758 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Legend lives on forever 🎉🎉❤❤🎉🎉😢

  • @WeRHisPoem
    @WeRHisPoem 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you.

  • @frantroje3177
    @frantroje3177 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great story! Thanks for sharing it.

  • @carriejenson3092
    @carriejenson3092 ปีที่แล้ว

    💖I was in fourth grade and I’d just thought he was the most Beautiful Horse ❣️🐴 🎊

  • @adamfigueroa8208
    @adamfigueroa8208 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The stars lined up perfectly when he was born. 50 years ago today secretariat blew the Belmont away. You have the goat of basketball, hockey, football and baseball. Secretariat is the GOAT of them all, after 50 years of his triumph in the triple crown races he still the bar. After 50 years His hooves are planted in the Derby Preakness and Belmont, he raced the clock all horses race the ghost of secretariat.

    • @adamfigueroa8208
      @adamfigueroa8208 ปีที่แล้ว

      You got everyone right. He is the GOAT. For him to lose a race there had to be something wrong with him. He showed his superiority when he was himself. And he also had the biggest engine in a horse!!

  • @christinematton4125
    @christinematton4125 ปีที่แล้ว

    Again is was there on May 16th..what a thrill !!! Absolutely gorgeous place❤

  • @drewhendley
    @drewhendley ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He is moving like a tremendous machine 🐎

  • @123canadagirl
    @123canadagirl ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember watching on tv his races and him winning the Triple Crown. I was young at the time but horse crazy. Would have loved to see him in real life! Secretariat was a beautiful horse!

  • @BogattheMoon
    @BogattheMoon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He was the Dodge SRT Demon of race horses. The GOAT ..

  • @peskycitizen7582
    @peskycitizen7582 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You would think they could have put a picture of Secretariat on the beginning instead of what looks like a picture of Citation. Other than that, good job on this tribute to the all-time best racehorse!
    ❤️🏇💯

    • @DougProffitt-wq5me
      @DougProffitt-wq5me ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi @pesky citizen we've checked all the sources and the photo that's showing on to us is that of Secretariat witn Queen Elizabeth in 1984 at Claiborne. Sorry if you phone/tablet is showing something else. But thank you for watching our report. Doug

  • @olivialivelovelaugh412
    @olivialivelovelaugh412 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That would be my dream to visit his grave. My dad and I have been watching the triple crown each year I was 10 when big red ran I saw those performances and will treasure the memories for the rest of my life ❤

  • @garymacmillan
    @garymacmillan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Still get chills.

  • @avalon1rae
    @avalon1rae ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was 8 sitting in front of the black and white TV 📺 with rabbit ears on this day in 1973

  • @FanOBarbaro
    @FanOBarbaro ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved the cameo of catholic boy in the video..Im a co owner in his half brother

  • @jhony2121
    @jhony2121 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Best one for ever

  • @richardcoreno
    @richardcoreno ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Triple Crown run was athletic excellence -- which is rarely seen in any sport.

  • @jaimejared4239
    @jaimejared4239 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful horse 🐴

  • @rooseveltgreen1276
    @rooseveltgreen1276 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i picked up his NAME running down supposed to be uncatchable FLY BALLS..**! MEMORABLE ONE**robbed a 6' 5" 280 pounder Plantsville Ct. of a GIANT BLAST over the Left-center fielders head,,,,I WAS PLAYING Right-center field. and ran it down with a dive...in a TOURNAMENT...Khaui King got me into Horse-racing,but SECRETARIAT kept me there..My FAVORITE...ALL-TIME

  • @cindyrissal3628
    @cindyrissal3628 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the reasons Secretariat was so good is that he carries no Native Dancer blood. Stronger bones...

  • @TheVagolfer
    @TheVagolfer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I got to pet him when he was a yearling, I had no idea who he was.

  • @richardharrold8658
    @richardharrold8658 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He was such a handsome horse

  • @tbone1574
    @tbone1574 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to play the ponys alot in the 90s. On this one particular day i was looking at a race to place a bet on. I had favorite jockeys, this day he was on Phoenician running at Santa Anita. She was a long shot but i liked him on long shots especially after being sat down for a week.
    He came through the middle of the pack on the stretch split the leaders and was gone....
    Had a guy say to me as i went to the window, why did you bet on that horse? I said lookk at your fourm.....Bloodlines....Secretariat...
    Never forget that day....$$$$$$

  • @mistychenoweth9716
    @mistychenoweth9716 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. Awesome.

  • @slide_drexler
    @slide_drexler ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Somethingroyal's Best Son is The Greatest Racehorse ever.

  • @19enmu88
    @19enmu88 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The GOAT!

  • @stevemitchell7981
    @stevemitchell7981 ปีที่แล้ว

    He was the greatest.

  • @Dovietail
    @Dovietail ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MAN O' WAR is the greatest of all time. Though Secretariat was sure a GREAT one and certainly of modern time. Also, best silks ever. Saw him run as a kid. Amazing horse!

    • @sheilatruax6172
      @sheilatruax6172 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine, too. I didn't get to see the real Big Red, but I was certainly his devotee! Wasn't a fan of Secretariat, didn't like Bold Ruler blood (only exception I made was for Ruffian). And, yet, that Belmont finish was utterly amazing. Man O' War had a huge lead in his Belmont, but he only had one challenger. Most of the owners and trainers didn't want their horses humiliated!

    • @bbmtge
      @bbmtge ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MOW was absolutely not the greatest. Any metric would have Sec on top, easily. You are simply a child who knows nothing about horse racing. Keep repeating what others tell you. It's who you are as a person.

    • @bbmtge
      @bbmtge ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How absurdly childish to take one of the most important and successful bloodlines in history and say you don't like it. The level of immaturity and stupidity in a post like that is utter foolishness.

    • @sheilatruax6172
      @sheilatruax6172 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bbmtge I've been studying bloodlines for a half a century. Crosses into one and out of another. Etc. I was not happy with any blood that was held up to be the ultimate above all others. And that was how the Nasrullah/Nearco/Bold Ruler line was spoken of back when I was a kid. I adored, like I said, Ruffian and, to be completely honest, Northern Dancer. But, they were both out of Native Dancer mares. I was raised on tales of The Ghost, as well as the original Big Red. Not childish, madam, just my preferences.

    • @bbmtge
      @bbmtge ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sheilatruax6172 The truly odd, absolutely odd, thing about your posts is that you make my point for me. You repeat in emotion based on what you claim are comments by others. What you just said is you don't like a bloodline based on someone else's comments about said bloodline. Those comments are completely separate from the actual function of that bloodline. An unbelievable comment from an unbelievable mindset. Absolutely irrational. Congrats on being so childish that when called out you simply post the same emotional garbage.

  • @mimichapman6210
    @mimichapman6210 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had the Time magazine cover of Secretariat pinned on my wall. My only pinup.

  • @user-he6yz9gh2u
    @user-he6yz9gh2u ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice

  • @troybailey6904
    @troybailey6904 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Records will hold long after most of Us leave this place

  • @lou__13
    @lou__13 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ive got 1/1 photo of Secretariat in the winners circle at Arlington Park. The photographer was best friends with my father and gave him a photo that was ruled no good because of Secretariats face he made. I also got a roll of the negatives from that day of Secretariat in the winners circle. The photographer took multiple pics of Secretariat and took the best one n gave my father the rest. Now i own them looking to sell.

  • @jackwoods9604
    @jackwoods9604 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Big Red Also Effortlessly Dominated on Turf as Well Beating Turf Champions and Top Turf Fields (Some Say He Was Even Better on Turf Than Dirt)...He Was "Brilliant" & "Fast" on Both Surfaces...Could Have Ran The Races on Marbles and Secretariat Would Have Dominated

  • @maximocesse9982
    @maximocesse9982 ปีที่แล้ว

    Big Red en nuestros corazones.

  • @glendapeterson1180
    @glendapeterson1180 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We boomers hadn't seen a Triple Crown horse before; I was a baby when Citation won. He was a miracle to us.

  • @shybeangaming7419
    @shybeangaming7419 ปีที่แล้ว

    now i know why the drink called big red is ... the nickname of one of the greatest race horses

  • @winst0n888
    @winst0n888 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The horse that GOD built.

  • @albertpeterson5585
    @albertpeterson5585 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    ...the handiwork of God; given to us to inspire excellence by attempting perfection; divine providence strikes again. His 1 1/4 mile time in the 1973 Belmont beat his Derby time by 2/5; 17 of the 18 horses in Derby 149 are linked by lineage to Secretariat; his legacy is the entire modern thoroughbred industry.

    • @stardel
      @stardel ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We humans are to inspire excellence from a beast?!! My goal of excellence is much higher.

    • @albertpeterson5585
      @albertpeterson5585 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stardel ...who are we to say how God elects to present us his miracles?

  • @tonycerviver2123
    @tonycerviver2123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And when the machine breaks down, we break down.

  • @maryellenbodine8387
    @maryellenbodine8387 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a pic of me sitting on the fence giving him his certs

  • @Tjd1982
    @Tjd1982 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He was a people's horse.
    All I need to know.

  • @susanarmstrong1899
    @susanarmstrong1899 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Will never be a horse like Secretariat. Never

  • @MerelyGifted
    @MerelyGifted ปีที่แล้ว

    Shame you couldn't have a pic of Secretariat in the background at the beginning of this story.

  • @nancybraybrooks5509
    @nancybraybrooks5509 ปีที่แล้ว

    I heard he was sold to someone In Japan for stud. Glad to hear that didn’t happen

  • @Hands2HealNow
    @Hands2HealNow ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How strange that such a weird infection couldn't be cured. Is that disease still uncurable?

    • @FanOBarbaro
      @FanOBarbaro ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes to this day laminitis remains uncurable. It also claimed the life of Barbaro as well as ironically Bernardini who beat Barbaro on that fateful Preakness day

    • @mike.j3913
      @mike.j3913 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't get it either with all of the handlers secretariat had. Same thing happened with bodacious the goat of bulls he died of a hoof infection makes zero sense to me how a hoof infection went unnoticed