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EPISODE · May 16, 2019 · 8 MIN

Secretariat - America's superstar racehorse

from Sporting Witness · host BBC World Service

In 1973, Secretariat became the first horse to win the Triple Crown of American thorough-bred racing for 25 years, recording some of the fastest times ever recorded. Nicknamed “Big Red”, the colt was one of the most popular horses of all time – learning to pose for photographers and going on to sire 663 foals after he was put out to stud. Secretariat even inspired a Hollywood film in 2010. Ned Carter-Miles talks to Secretariat’s jockey, Ron Turcotte.PHOTO: Secretariat in action (Getty Images)

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