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Secretariat, a chestnut colt of imposing size and beauty, was the outstanding Thoroughbred of the last half of the 20th Century. He showed his brilliance early by earning the Horse of the Year Eclipse award as a two-year-old. He went on to win 16 of his 21 starts, sweeping the 1973 Triple Crown: the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes, setting new track records in each race. His 31-length triumph in the Belmont awed the racing world and sports fans everywhere as one of the most thrilling sports events ever. He is depicted in the winner's circle after the Kentucky Derby with his jockey Ron Turcotte aboard and led by his groom Eddie Sweat.
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