Who was the secretariat?

Secretariat was a famous American racing horse that dominated the race track in 1972 and 1973. Many critics consider the secretariat one of the largest racing horses of all time, although only two years on the track. In addition to distinguishing himself on the track, the secretariat also tightened a number of talented Colts and Fillies. His descendants proved to be impressive competitors at races around the world. His dam, something, was kept with a bold ruler, a well -known racing rooster. The bright chestnut foal was teased for being "too beautiful" because his shiny coat and a fine bone structure caused to look delicate. His team was nicknamed "big red", in the hope of facing his subtle image and emphasizing his resemblance to the war of man, widely considered the largest American racing horse of the 20th century.

Over his two years on the track, the secretariat won 16 of his 21 races, took the triple crown from 1973 along with the futurity stakes, Laurel Stakes and Man O 'War Stakes. In 1972 and 1973, the secretariat was awarded the Horse of the Year Award and in 1974 he was introduced into the racing hall of fame. During his public life, the famous riding athlete gained a huge base of fans and continued his visit after his retirement.

Record times that the secretariat has included in Belmont Stakes and Kentucky Derby since 2007; Remarkable was his victory in Belmont, when the horse finished second 31 lengths per secretariat when he swept under the wire. Many people who watched the secretariat in action commented on his great heart because he was persistent and devoted, with the will to win, which certainly changed several of his races.

After the career career, the secretariat went to Claiborne Farm, where he stood until 1989. Many racing fans of the Bemoans, because his burning performance on the track like two and three years showed great potential. In 1989 there was a secretionAriat affected by extremely painful legs known as laminitis and its owners decided to euthanize it because it quickly turned out that laminitis would be incurable.