1973 Secretariat Was Literally Unstoppable

In 1973, a horse the experts had already written off became one of the most dominant athletes in the history of sport. Secretariat — known as “Big Red” — entered the Kentucky Derby with doubts surrounding his stamina, his pedigree, and even his ability to handle the distances that mattered most. What happened next became racing history. Over five incredible weeks, Secretariat won the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes to capture the Triple Crown — ending a 25-year drought. His Kentucky Derby record still stands, while his 31-length victory in the Belmont Stakes remains one of the most unbelievable performances ever witnessed on a racetrack. But Secretariat's story goes far beyond three races. He was the “leftover” from a coin toss. His owner, Penny Chenery, was dismissed by much of the racing establishment. His bloodline was questioned. And after a shocking defeat in the Wood Memorial, many believed the legend was already finished. They were wrong. This is the story of Secretariat's extraordinary 1973 season — from his unlikely beginnings and the doubts surrounding his pedigree to his historic Triple Crown and the remarkable discovery made after his death that offered a possible explanation for his incredible endurance and acceleration. Was Secretariat the greatest athlete in the history of any sport? Watch until the end and decide for yourself. #Secretariat #HorseRacing #TripleCrown #KentuckyDerby #HorseRacingHistory #SportsHistory