Secretariat is widely considered to be the ... It includes a still-standing track record at the Kentucky Derby, where he became the first horse to run the 1 1/4-mile race in less than two minutes ...

His repeat Derby win in 1973 aboard Secretariat made him the first jockey with back-to-back victories at Churchill Downs. He went on to ride Secretariat to victory in both the Preakness and the ...

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Secretariat's historic 1973 Triple Crown sweep, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame's traveling exhibition honoring the accomplishments and ...

As much as Americans like to claim that the Kentucky Derby is all about their nation, there have been examples throughout ...

Since the Kentucky Derby began using a starting gate in 1930 ... more in-the-money showings than any other with 25, including Secretariat in 1973. Although Post 8 is one of the least favorable ...

A native of Drummond, New Brunswick, Canada, Turcotte won the 1973 Triple Crown aboard Secretariat, setting a speed record in each of the races: the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont ...