Secretariat Thoroughbred Racing’s 1973 Triple Crown Champion and America’s Superhorse

Ron Turcotte (1941-2025)

Secretariat.com mourns the loss of Ron Turcotte — a great jockey, a great man, and a great friend.

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History

Overview and reference of Big Red’s racing career, connections, breeding, pedigree, and much more.

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Past Performances

Get the scoop on all 21 career starts now featuring commentary, race charts and original program information.

Jockey Ron Turcotte

Enjoy our new expanded web section entirely dedicated to the legacy of Secretariat's renowned jockey.

Jockey Ron Turcotte

Welcome to the new Ron Turcotte section dedicated entirely to honoring Secretariat's legendary 1973 Triple Crown winning jockey. Here, Big Red fans can find a plethora of information, tributes, memorabilia postings, and even racing perspectives shared by Ron himself...
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Auction Alert: Meadow Stable exercise rider Jim Gaffney's original hand-tooled saddle worn by Secretariat will be auctioned as part of The Racing Memorabilia Auction taking place in the heart of horse country in Lexington, Kentucky. Presented by the esteemed Cross Gate Gallery, the live and online auction is scheduled for December 3 at the gallery's downtown location, with public viewing and advance bidding available beginning in October. View this amazing piece and other historical artifacts in the Secretariat.com Vault.

Journalist Steve Haskin provides his weekly insights and narratives on racing history.

Did We See a Leading Changing of the Guard?

We must admit that we have mixed feelings at best about the result of the Travers Stakes, in which we had a horse win one of the most prestigious races in America off only two lifetime starts. Yes, the times are changing, but this was an odd race to watch from start to...
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