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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Oct. 8 marks the anniversary date of Secretariat's victory in the 1973 Man o' War Stakes at Belmont Park. Not only did the Meadow Stable superstar win the prestigious race in his first start on grass, he established a new course record as well. Learn more about this remarkable performance and view our extremely rare archival offerings including mint condition original track programs and uncashed winning pari-mutuel tickets.

Our resident journalist Steve Haskin provides his weekly insights on racing happenings and history.

Play Me Some Ragtime in Breeders’ Cup Juvenile

Last week we wrote the story of U.S.S. Valor's broodmare sire Tiz Wonderful. This week we give equal billing to Union Rags, the broodmare sire of the other top 2-year-old Hughes. Like Tiz Wonderful, Union Rags began his career looking like the next superstar, and although he did win the Belmont Stakes he...
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