Secretariat

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Jockey Ron Turcotte and Secretariat win the Kentucky Derby

1973 Kentucky Derby winner Secretariat

Secretariat: 1973 Kentucky Derby

1973 Preakness Stakes: Secretariat and jockey Ron Turcotte racing to victory

Triple-Crown champion racehorse Secretariat

Secretariat: 1973 Belmont Stakes

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Also Known As	Big Red
Awards And Honors	Kentucky Derby (1973) • Triple Crown (1973) • Preakness Stakes (1973) • Belmont Stakes (1973)

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Jockey Ron Turcotte and Secretariat win the Kentucky Derby

1973 Kentucky Derby winner Secretariat

Secretariat: 1973 Kentucky Derby

1973 Preakness Stakes: Secretariat and jockey Ron Turcotte racing to victory

Triple-Crown champion racehorse Secretariat

Secretariat: 1973 Belmont Stakes

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