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Jun 9, 2023 · The third leading contender is Secretariat, a big, red emblem of horseracing in the States, where he became the first Triple Crown winner for 25 years in 1973 thanks to his jaw-dropping displays that still resonate despite the grainy video footage from the time.
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At age three, Secretariat not only won the Triple Crown, but he also set speed records in all three races. His time in the Kentucky Derby still stands as the Churchill Downs track record for 11⁄4 miles, and his time in the Belmont Stakes stands as the American record for 11⁄2 miles on the dirt.
Secretariat, America's Greatest Racehorse, Ashland, Virginia. 102 likes · 39 talking about this. The Official Page for America's Greatest Race Horse. Secretariat stands for excellence in equine...
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Helen Bates "Penny" Chenery (January 27, 1922 – September 16, 2017) (married names: Penny Tweedy until 1974 and later Penny Ringquist until 1980) was an American sportswoman who bred and owned Secretariat, the 1973 winner of the Triple Crown.
Apr 30, 2018 · Secretariat’s owner, Penny Chenery, told author Lawrence Scanlon that Secretariat, “next to having my children, was the most remarkable event in my life.” A ‘Strong-Made’ Foal. Secretariat...
Jun 7, 2013 · Here are facts about the iconic racehorse. 1. Secretariat’s fate rested on a coin toss. In the fall of 1969, stable owners Ogden Phipps and Penny Chenery met in the offices of the New York ...
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May 4, 2023 · Fifty years later, Secretariat is still royalty at the Kentucky Derby. His legendary Churchill Downs sprint will be challenged again Saturday.
