Horse Racing Achievement - Winning the Triple Crown in horse racing requires a blend of speed, durability, and heart [1] - Only 11 horses have achieved the Triple Crown, highlighting its difficulty [2] - Secretariat's 1973 Triple Crown victory is remembered for its style and charisma [2][4] Secretariat's Legacy - Secretariat's record time in the Kentucky Derby still stands after 40 years [6] - Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes by 31 lengths, setting a world record of 2 minutes 24 seconds for a mile and a half [10][11] - Penny Chenery remembers Secretariat as a special horse before he became famous [4][12] Racing Dynamics - Thoroughbreds are bred for speed and lineage [3] - Jockey Ron Turkot expressed confidence in Secretariat's Belmont Stakes victory [6][7] - The Belmont Stakes became a one-horse show due to Secretariat's performance [9]
Ron Turcotte & Secretariat | 60 Minutes Archive
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