1970 in Horse Racing: 1970 Racehorse Births, 1970 Racehorse Deaths, Secretariat, Citation, Arkle, Mr. Prospector, Intentionally, Sham »

Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: 1970 Racehorse Births, 1970 Racehorse Deaths, Secretariat, Citation, Arkle, Mr. Prospector, Intentionally, Sham, Quicken Tree, Forego, La Prevoyante, Dahlia, Grey Way, My Babu, Ancient Title, Abernant, Bletchingly, Leilani, Mark-Ye-Well, Star Appeal, Square Angel, Desert Vixen, Hill Prince, Stop the Music, Haiseiko, Allez France, Think Big, Cafe Prince, Angle Light, Royal Chocolate, Sea Pigeon, Annihilate 'em, Galcador, Aldaniti, Santa Claus, Conniver, Bel Sheba, Furys Order. Excerpt: Secretariat Street in Napa, CaliforniaSecretariat Street in Howell, New Jersey Secretariat Court in Mississauga, Ontario (Toronto Canada)Secretariat (March 30, 1970 October 4, 1989) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse, who in 1973 became the first U.S. Triple Crown champion in twenty-five years, setting new race records in two of the three events in the Seriesthe Kentucky Derby (1:59 2/5), and the Belmont Stakes (2:24)records that still stand today. Secretariat was the son of Bold Ruler (a grandson of Nearco) out of Somethingroyal. He was foaled at Meadow Farm in Caroline County, Virginia. Like the equally famous horse Man o' War, Secretariat was a large chestnut colt and was given the same nickname, "Big Red." Owned by Penny Chenery (aka Penny Tweedy), he was trained by Lucien Laurin and mainly ridden by fellow Canadian jockey Ron Turcotte, along with apprentice jockey Paul Feliciano (first two races), and veteran Eddie Maple (last race). He raced in Penny Chenery's Meadow Stable's blue and white checkered colors and his groom was Eddie Sweat. Secretariat stood approximately 16 hands 2 inches (170 cm) tall, and weighed 1,175 pounds (533 kg), with a 75 inch girth, in his racing prime. The story of Secretariat began with the toss of a coin in 1968 between Chri... More: http://booksllc.net/?id=62400