SECRETARIAT - Big Red's Last Race - Part II

[KayKay85ify]

what a horse !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!

[PlaYah1979]

You know your a Super Star!! When your the only horse who comes onto the track with two police escorts..

[kb4653]

What a great star. Any condition, any tack, against any horse, Secretariat sparkles. Secretariat will always shine in my sky.

[incrediblesulk555]

Thanks for posting this. It was great. Goosebumps.

[TheMedici23]

CF thanks for sharing - I love Big Red......again thanks!!

[BarrelsPolesandJack]

I just started laughing when Secretariat started pulling away. I was like, "bye!" *lol* What a great horse. Truly, the greatest who ever lived!

[palomassong]

Breathtaking!!

[Rebbschan94]

Secretariat gives me goosebumps every time i watch him run. He looks so powerful and strong it kinda gives you hope and confidence that you can do anything. I <3 Secretariat!

[TheExoticAnimal]

oh god how i love to see the real secretariat! hes different from the movie horse even when watching him in the video you can almost feel the power he gave away!

[likespaintball]

Foget who said it but he said it wisley. "secreteriet looks like the executioner getting ready to disman someone" Sorry if i got the quote wrong but it was EPIC.

[Wondermouth1]

@likespaintball Secretariats biographer (yes this horse had his own biographer!) William Nack said it. The quote was "He looked like the executioner going to the gallows...He was going to dispatch somebody!" Check out under the suggestions column "Secretariat's Triple Crown-Part 2-Belmont Stakes". You can see him say it for yourself!

[misstinywho]

Incredible video of an incredible creature. Thanks for sharing. He just takes my breath away.

[ronnied828]

wow, he ran great on turf as well.....he was more than just a gifted racehorse, all of us fans felt a special closeness to this animal celebrity !

[212Hope]

spectacular video --thanks for posting it!!

[cheeriosinabowl]

Oh how I remember this day so well ... way back in October 1973.

My family and I (was a kid back then) went to Woodbine for Big Red's final race. The track was SO unbelievably crowded, the weather was cold, raining, windy, nasty. But it was worth it to see Secretariat win his final race. None of us were disappointed, it will be in our memories forever.

The buzz-on at Woodbine that day was unbelievable.... everyone in the track was in a good mood, very excited and upbeat to Big Red.

[eai1013]

This is awesome. I was three at the Preakness. Used to have a poster in my bedroom of him. Awesome show you found brother. Thank you. "He'd run on broken bottles..." Awesome!!!

[booboo7831]

Janice.....saw Big Red at Woodbine, Toronto, Mississauga.......Just because, I saw him at 15, 16 years old....Secritariat was an amazing animal...I bought a special hat with pin on cherries in the Oct rain...and I am so glad everyone remembers him...I never cashed in my BIG RED ticket.......But love to all the Babes Janice PS Don't forget Northern Dancer....Avelino Gomez...Seabisuit. Barbaro.Sandy Hawley or anyone...I am just a part timer with racing but I DID see him....Janice

[Nucleo85Torino]

I love the 1 1/2 International. I go every year to woodbine for it. Turf racing is the best, and Having the master leading the pack is the cherry on top in this vid.

[4281969cal]

I just watched the movie; which was stunning. Watching this brought tears to my eyes. Just amazing...

[dmhtuber]

I'm not sure why, but I can't watch this horse without weeping and my heart pounding.....I think it must be the glory of God. Thank you for posting these videos.

[LookinatLife]

Stunning. Amazing. Breathtaking. Awe inspiring.

Just not enough words to describe Secretariat. I'm always left with a lump in my throat and tears on my cheeks.

Poor Sham. Poor Kennedy Road. Champions in their own rights (awarded or not), but eclipsed by the Greatest of all Time.

(Sigh.) Just not enough words...

[thejourneyhorse]

like piloting a jet.

[stuballs42]

Never before ,never since,never again,a horse like Secretariat!!!!

[SeptemberChild65]

I think I have watched everything on the web about the magnificent horse! I am in awe of him I was too young to remember him in his prime but wow, he was the 'man'!!

[67PIPI]

League showed the world that he is the best.

[erikj]

The most loved, cherished, fastest horse of all time. Thank you for sharing this video, what a prividged we have to be able view history in the making.

[kroniumgirl1960]

This is a Canadian documentary made by John Watson & Pen Densham's Insight Productions based in Toronto. They made a few horse racing docs and won quite a few awards at the time. I'm not sure who posted this but very nice to see it again as it was produced on film (i.e. not video) so I'm not sure if it's even available on DVD.

[caddycady]

I was just 9, a farm gal in the mid-west, who loved horses and was glued to the TV the day Big Red won the Triple Crown. I took my children to see the movie Secretariat and couldn't help but cry during the race scenes. Tons of fond memories just come flooding over me. Thank you for sharing these fantastic videos.

[penoba]

I've just seen the movie....speechless

[bon1042]

you watch him.... in the stretch.... just a full gallop, not even going all out and still beat the best 3 and 4 yr olds in Europe and North America. Secretariat never raced more than 85 or 90% of his capacity.

[kyldy]

someone said Riva ridge did not exist well here is the proof 1969 to 1985

, Secretariat, ridden by Turcotte, defeated Riva Ridge, ridden by Eddie Maple. During their careers both horses wore the blue and white checkers of Meadow Stable.

[HattieLovesCattie]

She became a jockey in 1969, winning the Paumonok Handicap at Aqueduct in 1973 riding North Sea. She became the first woman to win a major race in the USA. At 5' 7", she was taller and heavier than most jockeys. She retired from racing in 1980. That same year, she married actor Fred Astaire. She was 45 years his junior. She remained married to Astaire until his death in 1987.

[HattieLovesCattie]

Later, after a grueling court battle, she was returned to her birth mother. When her mother's mental illness reappeared, she was placed back in the care of her adoptive family. She may also have later spent time in a children's home.

[HattieLovesCattie]

How strange to see Robyn Smith as most Americans knew her as Mrs.Fred Astaire.

Robyne Smith was born Melody Dawn Miller. Her biological father deserted her and her mother at her birth. Her mother was 17 when she was born. Melody's mother was declared mentally unstable and Melody was placed in a foster home. She was adopted and renamed Caroline Smith.

[reeblite]

wow, robin smyth is legendary!

[Rimfaxe96]

Why aren´t there more videos or moves about storys like this! It´s much better then this stuff like Spongebob -.-* This is history! It really inspired me, well I´m gonna draw now, thumb up & fave, and @ the guy who gave a thump bown; get a life. -_-

[dbz4lifemm]

aww, i'm glad he finished it off with a win, and IN CANADA no less!!!! wow...

[sabashsabash]

Wow!! - because of Disney's recent movie "Secretariat", I was tempted to search and learn more about the horse & the actual story. Came across your videos on youtube: really nice. Thanks for uploading.

[JuanaJacqueline]

Very good movie tribute to Secretariat...!!!!

It bring tear to my eyes.

Secretariat deserved it ...!!!! Beautiful

[thedanesaregreat]

Great Videos- Saw the Movie Today & It's a Must See for all but this video is the Real Deal . Thank You for posting.

[Harpn4fun]

I was 13 when I saw Secretariat win the TC.. I never seen this race. Thanks for putting it up! I get goose bumps sometimes tears when I see these races. The

Belmont for sure.

[thatguyknowsit]

"In the tradition of champion, Secretariat climaxed his career with a smashing triump. It was an unforgettable moment, that great crowd thundering aclaim as Secretariat smashed his way across the finish line in the final race of his career."

[catstad65]

Awesome horse, of course! And great video tribute, so very well done!! Love seeing him again - Thanks!!!

[Tampaslice]

I wonder how the Canadiens felt when Secretariat blazed by their super horse Kennedy Road like he was standing still? Classic moment when the announcer says "Here he comes and he's all yours" before he crosses the finish line. I was 8 when Secretariat retired and my grandmother told me to take a good look at him because I'll never see another one like him! How correct she was!

[firecat6232]

i cry tears of joy watching this horse run.

[horsesruleohya]

I don't know why you would enter your horse in a race with Secretariat in it <3

[alancw3]

thanks fro sharing this last race for the greatest horse of all time.

[gotch09]

He was a "living locomotive", why not let him go out on top? He had nothing else left to prove.

[RAV52]

A fitting conclusion to the racing career of the The Best There Ever Was...

[MelC54]

Just like driving a Cadillac. The car doesn't run any different because you change the driver. He's still driving a Cadillac. Secretariat was a Big Red Cadillac.

[tabernash42]

@MelC54 Perfect description

[kevincrowe1]

Fantastic footage. Thanks so much for sharing. Seeing Secretariat round the corner like a locomotive with steam shooting from his nostrils is a wonderful sight. Such an amazing horse. I wish I could have seen him in person.

[gotch09]

Turcotte probably didn't realize how fast Secretariat was going because he was such a smooth ride.

[gotch09]

Yeah, this little gem is so often overlooked. Isn't this the race that he was declared "a living locomotive"?

[vos45]

I have bought this week a mare. Secretariat is the grand grand father of this horse. So it is very great to see that he was a wellknown horse. I will see the movie about secretariat asap! She lives with us in the Netherlands.

[kristinbaylis]

Thank you so so much for uploading this video. I adore old horse documentaries and movies. Have you seen that Disney is about to release a new film 'Secretariat: Based on the Impossible True Story' (PG) about him. I think it's really wonderful that they're doing this, so that new generations can see what an amazing horse he is. I hope they do him justice.

[mikebordon]

I was there on this day. My parents made the drive up from Buffalo. I was only 13 so I honestly don't remember much. I just feel fortunate that I saw his last race in person. Love your videos CF. Can't wait for the movie this fall.

[ewd76]

@mikebordon

It appears this race won't be mentioned in the movie, which is a darned shame.

[mikebordon]

Darryl Wells @ 09:46- "There he goes, there he goes!"

[krsfromprp]

Would have loved to have pet him.

[mshobohorse]

Secretariat is my #1 race horse. Nobody is as good as him. I love him like my own life. And I still remember the time when I first saw him run. . .what a thrill. My heart just skips a beat once he gets the lead by 3/4 lengths. I am SOO glad that producers are making a movie about him, he deserves it as much as anybody.

[chaosIsTheOnlyPower]

Penny Chenery is a classic owner. No arrogance, no presumption, and endless appreciation for the blessing of Secretariat.

[nene32ndst]

I never get tired of seeing him run. So beautiful. Someone mentioned him changing leads??? When did this take place? Anyone know?

Thank You

[luvmygooch]

Absolutely Auesome !!!!! An spectacular finish to a phenominal career !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TheJaybird2006]

Mrs. Penney is so gracious. what class!! i love what she said, "Secretariat likes to run. he knows when he wins. " wonderful. just like our dogs, they like to hunt, play fetch, etc. that is what they were born to do.

[nene32ndst]

@TheJaybird2006 Do you have Labs?

[AirmanJeff]

10:21 I get goosebumps

[doubleagent14]

God said " Go show 'em how it's done " and Secretariat said " Ok "!

[TurboTwistedFire]

Wow, when that horse switched his leads...

[joefederico]

What couldn't this horse do? My God! He won on off tracks, dirt and turf and not just beating a bunch of nags. He beat Champions on their surface and was only a 3 year old when he did it.

[tnnsmn360]

more powerful than a locomotive!!!!

[bon1042]

I think the powers behind American horse racing were what... resentful? of the Turcotte's achievements w/ Secretariat. Other jockeys are fm other countries, but U.S. always looked upon Canada as our little "brother" or less than U.S. They gave Laffit Pincay the award in 1973 (can't think of name at the moment, Eclipse?) bcse he was 1st to win $4Mill, instead of to Turcotte/Secretariat for winning TC after 25 yrs, and the WAY S did it, in each race. Bill Nack made scathing comment on this.

[JetfireK]

Obviously these horses were better than those in the Belmont but he still won by a large margin.....

[mstrunn]

Sham was no slouch, he put up excellent numbers, what you saw in the Belmont was one of the greatest sports performances of all time.

[ThePereginPigeon]

what did kennedy road place?

[mwoldin]

Boy, that Penny Tweedy -- she is as forminable as her horse. It's a fairly dull film (except for that sportwriter's coat -- did he steal it off his sleeping niece?), but she has the sharpest thing to say before the race, and manages at all times to avoid cliché. What a dame!

[Gailygirl0]

Love your comedy... "did he steal it off his sleeping niece?" I chuckled every time I saw that coat. Also, agree what a great lady Penny Tweedy comes off as. Secretariat, what a spectacular horse.

[lengua92]

The way he toys with Keneddy Road is incredible! Bye Bye baby!

[scaldingwalter]

At the home stretch check out the steam of his breath coming from his nose-- like a locomotive!

[BluesDuke]

{ "check out the steam of his breath coming from his nose -- like a locomotive!" }

Like a tremendous machine!!!

[hobsonsbob1]

Thank you for your video. I have tears in my eyes. Bob

[fuhmeregan]

Secretariat was just having fun, a nice day; He wanted to hang around Kennedy Road for while, saying 'hi! -how ARE you?', horse stuff, exchanging horsey eyes and horseness's with each other. Then the last part, another part he loved: Playing. "I have to move out now so I have room to run really fast past you and down to the finish line - I like that, and my owner and trainers and the fans do too! See you later, Kennedy Road, nice meeting you; you sure run good too! Good bye! Thanks 4 th vid!

[kieran360]

lol, i bet that was what he actually was thinking:D

[Horses4ever8]

dang! Secreatriat has a huge stride!

[ridewave444]

A really good and nice documentary piece. I definitely enjoyed it. Thanks for posting it. :]

[singbecause]

This video is so special. It catalogues history in all its glory and breath-taking splendour. To actually see and listen to people, to see the way it really was. Amazing. Needs to shared so everyone can grasp the enormity of it.

[lsgreydvm]

I am a horse veterinarian & heard of the mystique of Big Red. From having literally, a big heart & a horse who has the perfect stride at a full gallop, I have never seen the legend run. Thanks for this post

[Tad2cute]

@lsgreydvm

so what did you think, doc, when you finally saw the Great One run? and have you watched the sportscenter triple crown coverage - 5 parts?

[downinaggieland98]

I wasn't alive when Secretariat ran but I can't watch him run without getting teary-eyed. I was lucky enough to meet him twice and will always be some of my favorite memories. He was amazing.

[melc1949]

Nice call:  "And there he goes!" Perfect.

[lkjhjklh]

my dad loves him

[RagsLover]

I wish i could of seen secretariat run!!!!

[BE109]

The part I love is when he is coming out of the far turn into the stretch. Huge puffs of steam leaves his nostrils,he looked like a big red train. That image is what I see when I think of this dude. Also Eddie Maple didn't need to use his syick,but he must have caught up with awe riding this incredible red horse.

[jdp4224]

I don't know where you find these videos, CF, but thank you so much for posting these. Honestly, watching Secretariat run brings tears to my eyes. I can't imagine what it must have been like to see him run in person.

Jeannie

[cf1970]

You are very welcome. I'm delighted you've enjoyed the videos. It would been an absolute joy to have met the big guy; a thrill of a lifetime, to be sure!

Have a wonderful week.

[Irishfanism]

@cf1970 Thank you so much for posting this wonderful video,what a fitting tribute to the greatest race horse of all time,seeing Big Red run bring tears to my eyes as well...what a great horse!

[horsesaremylife31899]

@jdp4224 i know i wish we could have seen him in real life or even touched him

[Colstonewall]

Great video. . . Bye Bye Kennedy Road!!!

[kayladorg]

@jdp4224 omg i have seen the movie when he beat shamm b y 31 lengths omg tht was amazing i felt insp

ired

[booboo7831]

@jdp4224 I sawBig Red at Woodbine and every time I watch this Video I cry...He was just as amazing as you could have ever imagined..It was Oct 73 Woodbine...I bet 2 dollars and never cashed the ticket in....I keep looking for me and my friend marg mckenzie in the crowd...i was just about to turn fifteen and I still remember what I was wearing on that sunday at woodbine...I think he knows we all loved him Janice

[mitchblack]

The horse is magic in motion. Had we never had Secretariat as a yardstick to measure greatness, we would not know what greatness is.

Mitch

[terjer01]

Truly awesome set of videos, my friend!!! THANKS for GIVING us these, cf1970. They don't make films like this anymore, so awe inspiring in its simplicity and sincerity. For that matter, they don't make horses like Secretariat anymore! Take care and God bless! Regards, Jerry

[cf1970]

Thanks for the kind words, Jerry. And you're absolutely right; videos and horses like this just aren't made anymore. I find it sad and discouraging how horse racing is losing it's luster due to the almighty dollar. I don't think it will ever be the same. Secretariat was one of a kind.

Glad you enjoyed the video!