6/2 ATR: Andy Beyer on Figs; Eddie Maple on 'Legacy'..

[blackthroatedwind]

If you've never seen Secretariat at Woodbine that day you really need to watch the race. The sight of smoke coming out of his nostrils is incredible.

It's entirely possible he was the second best racehorse of all time.....behind Rachel Alexandra of course.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

If you've never seen Secretariat at Woodbine that day you really need to watch the race. The sight of smoke coming out of his nostrils is incredible.

It's entirely possible he was the second best racehorse of all time.....behind Rachel Alexandra of course.

A couple of years ago I bought a tape entitled "74 Great Races" on e-bay, this was one of the races on it and it's truly fantastic. The filming wasn't usual track feed, but a lone camera zoomed in on Secretariat. Very cool.

[zippyneedsawin]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

If you've never seen Secretariat at Woodbine that day you really need to watch the race. The sight of smoke coming out of his nostrils is incredible.

It's entirely possible he was the second best racehorse of all time.....behind Rachel Alexandra of course.

LOL.. of course.


www.secretariat.com has the video of that race (for a price).. I didn't google it, but I'd guess it can be found on other sites as well.

http://www.secretariat.com/races/Canadian_Intl.htm

[smuthg]

Zip, thanks for sharing... Also, for anyone who's never seen the ESPN SportsCentury special on Big Red, I can't recommend it enough.

[Indian Charlie]

I think Secretariat's smoking habit is what got him beat a few times.

Imagine if he'd used chew instead.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

I think Secretariat's smoking habit is what got him beat a few times.

Imagine if he'd used chew instead.

He looked very unimpressive in all 3 of his defeats as a 3yo.

But only the truly great ones, like a Smarty Jones, bring it every time.

[CSC]

Originally Posted by zippyneedsawin

LOL.. of course.


www.secretariat.com has the video of that race (for a price).. I didn't google it, but I'd guess it can be found on other sites as well.

http://www.secretariat.com/races/Canadian_Intl.htm

I love the call of the race when D Wells says, 'and there he goes, there goes Secretariat' when unbenost to Maple, Secretariat took off after being bumped. What a horse and what a unique personality.

[philcski]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1xW9YqPKS8

I don't know how anyone can't get excited watching this beast humiliate any horse that ran against him.

[CSC]

Originally Posted by philcski

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1xW9YqPKS8

I don't know how anyone can't get excited watching this beast humiliate any horse that ran against him.

Thanks for posting the link I remember seeing this on youtube, surreal racing conditions...alot people will probably not remember this the Canadian International used to be run at 1 5/8ths.

[geeker2]

Great Show! Beyer segment worth a re-listen.

[cowgirlintexas]

Originally Posted by philcski

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1xW9YqPKS8

I don't know how anyone can't get excited watching this beast humiliate any horse that ran against him.

!!

OMG! That is the first time I have seen that race! I got goosebumps watching it...it was almost just as exhilarating as his Belmont win.
I would love to have a picture of Secretariat from that race with the steam blowing out like that....Wow! What a fantastic race!!