The greatest athlete the world has ever seen..."Secretariat"

Growing up in a house where horse racing was an everyday activity the name Secretariat was mentioned more than a few times. Until recently I never really knew what he actually achieved in his short career. I watched the movie and It inspired me to find out all that I could about this amazing animal. The more I found out, the more I could not believe what this horse had accomplished. He is an amazing athlete and an inspiration. Thank you Big Red, I for one will never forget you.... Rest In Peace.....

[@gjtaylor4897]

Secretariat set the track record on all three triple Crown races...they still stand. No horse has met or broke them...he was truly God's finest.

[@mrvillan6951]

Many female track and field records from the 1970's and 1980's, set by East German and Soviet athletes, still stand. And for exactly the same reason.

[@lazephro3541]

I Never get tired of watching Secretariat's video's. He will ALWAYS be the Greatest horse that ever raced. I was a kid when Secretariat ran for the Rose's and I will never forget his unbelieveable performance in the Belmont stakes. The announcer made comments like..."Secretariat is moving like a tremendous machine." and, " it's Secretariat! He's all alone!" I can still hear the announcer to this day. I Love You Secretariat!!!

[@crystaldownes6279]

His record will never be broken. True greatness, the fastest horse ever. Secretariat is the GOAT.

[@leecowell8165]

yep no doubt about THAT!

[@markyounger1240]

The greatest athletic performance in the history of life on earth. The 1973 Belmont Stakes

[@emilyrobichaud3482]

@bruce robbins he's had more than ONE good day. Have his records been beaten yet??

[@emilyrobichaud3482]

@bruce robbins thanks for your response & opinion. He was a beautiful thoroughbred & my opinion like yours will never change.

[@felixsy4923]

An angel aka Mercury with wings on 4 extremities

[@drewandfrank]

Amen! NO EXAGGERATION HERE.

[@drewandfrank]

Amen

[@krystieway9068]

This was God's horse who came down with thundering power, grace and a true champion. No other horse can even compare to Big Red, he was one of a kind. He should be one of the 7 wonders of the world!

[@danwesley5826]

Short words are filled with intelligence and beauty....well done.

[@bigboy9983]

God does not exist

[@ssw77west]

He should be the Eighth Wonder Of The World!

[@mvroregon1667]

Greatest Horse and Owner of all time!! This never gets old

[@elysehorton7175]

with tears streaming down my face ,bye to the great Big Red.Honored to have had a couple of your grandkids.

[@georgiagonzales3769]

I have watched this race so many times. Still get choked up. My God ... what a great horse !

[@djborden1092]

What made his run in the Belmont so magnificent, was the fact that he ran as fast as he wanted for as long as he wanted. The jockey never asked him for more than he was giving. He was doing it for the pure joy of running.

[@djborden1092]

Well I wasn't there, so I can't really argue the point. But the announcer clearly says that the jockey never even showed him the whip.

[@djborden1092]

@mac I really don't care who you believe or don't.

[@tonyparisi3975]

That’s a ridiculous statement

[@djborden1092]

@@tonyparisi3975 what's a ridiculous statement?

[@redddbaron]

@mac "Why is 25 lengths ho hum, but 31 is the 2nd coming?" That's an easy question to answer. No one beat Secretariats times in all three of the triple crown. Ever. That's what record times mean. No one ever beat them ever. Not on a fast track or a slow track not with a fast field or a slow field. It just never happened before or since. CF was an awesome horse, but not even close to Secretariat. Oh and yes I am a fan of Secretariat. Unapologetic fan.

[@yankeehomer3300]

Secretariat's Derby and Preakness were just magnificent, but then he found a way to top them with his Belmont, IMO the greatest athletic performance in recorded history.

[@louisevad6091]

It brings me to tears every time I watch footage of this horse. Such beautiful movement effortlessly sprinting to glory. God created perfection in that animal. And the funny thing is I’m not even a horse person couldn’t tell you the first thing about horse racing.

[@jm1657]

Lovely comment.

[@juliamcdonald-carberry146]

I saw him in life many times. He was more than a racehorse. He was magnificent!!!! He was the essence of the perfection God can create. He was the embodiment of the elegant, dignified, gentle & stunningly beautiful picture of the grace, speed & power every breeder dreams of putting on the ground.

[@ericleroy6117]

What a beautiful eulogy to a creature that was more god than horse. I tell you truthfully that whenever I feel down, when the world seems too much, I watch that video of Secretariat at the Belmont. There is nothing like it, and I ALWAYS feel rejuvenated..so many years after that great day. It is also wonderful to watch him at the Preakness when, in a matter of moments he surges from last to first. Wings of the god.

[@zamuelwilliams6728]

You know that zenyetta is the same as her greatest uncle ever. Big red

[@Whoopdido777]

@Eric le roy I wish they had a speedometer attached to him at The Preakness. I would love to know how fast he was running when he made that surge. The acceleration was incredible.

[@francoisbouvier7861]

If I understand correctly his times are still records to this day. That is beyond amazing.

[@monahawk]

"He's immortal now..." John Malkovich - best line, and true. /|\

[@donnaaldridge2321]

Not only was he an amazing athlete he was also the most beautiful horse I've ever seen.

[@terryharvey8020]

Thank you Lord for letting us borrow your horse. We called him Secretariat and we still love and miss him

[@KellieDoll28]

I never get tired of watching Secretariat in the Belmont. My parents watched it on tv as it happened & say it was a once-in-a-lifetime event. Beautiful video

[@depaola63]

I was 10 years old on that day and watched it with my Nana and Nanu, I guess that's why , maybe now at 55 I get emotional seeing this !! ...in a BEAUTIFUL, WONDERFUL way ..*

[@antonewilson4310]

I know nothing about horse racing and don't care. I watched the Belmont as a 12 year old on The Wide World of Sports and knew I saw something otherworldly.

[@shawncalligan805]

I was 12 years old when he won the triple crown and your parents are correct. It still brings me to tears when I watch that belmont race. AMAZING!

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

My wife followed his career as a teenager(I was just a little kid; I couldn't have cared less). She made a 100 dollar double or nothing bet with her dad that Secretariat would win the Triple Crown. Her dad said he wouldn't. Her dad had to give her 200 dollars.

[@sammey1919]

I was 13. Even then, I had a feeling I had witnessed something so spectacular that it would never be matched again.

[@lilykam5605]

I was a witness. It was like witnessing something truly divine!😇

[@toonyb4393]

Hello America from England. I've just been watching Secretariat for the first time. My goodness what a magnificent horse he was. No wonder you are all so proud of him. His story reminded me of a great Irish horse from the 60s who also broke many records. His name was Arkle and he is the only horse ever that they had to change the rules of racing just so others could compete with him. What a privilege to watch videos of these two great racehorses in action.

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

Arkle was awesome. Seen many videos of him.

[@kaycekay4517]

Honestly... As impressive as the Belmont was (and believe me) it WAS; It's the Preakness that always gets me...The way he passes the others like they are standing still. Big Red will always be the Greatest race horse...Ever..

[@fishinwidow35]

On the outside, the long way around

[@jeanar9244]

I agree - The Preakness always makes me tear up! I watch it often. ❤️I still love you Big Red

[@barbaralovenvirth8726]

Yes... always believed Preakness didn't get full acclaim..

[@pattic8473]

My favorite video of Secretariat. I've watched it so many times & cry every time.

[@juliamcdonald-carberry146]

He has never been replaced.

[@kimcory7214]

And never will be

[@rmcfete]

Wrong he will never be replaced

[@Blue-rw9kj]

Was Never a horse racing fan, but, Secretariat came along, it's crazy by god, I'm sure I'm not alone, as I'll always remember the Great Secretariat!

[@jayrainey315]

I worked at Claiborne born and raised in Bourbon County seen him many times. He will always be the best.

[@Gwenhamara]

I would love to have worked at Claiborne. I grew up one county away from Bourbon so I got to visit Secretariat many times. You are so lucky that you worked at the Hancock farm.

[@ruthlickey7043]

CLAIBORNE KILLED HIM BY LETTING HIM GET TOO FAT WHICH LED TO HIS 2 AGONIZING BOUTS OF LAMINITIS. HOW DARE YOU SAY YOU WORKED THERE.

[@royboy9361]

@@ruthlickey7043 Whatever Karen.

[@redrocks1983]

@@ruthlickey7043 Lighten up old lady.

[@CajunA79]

@@ruthlickey7043 some medicines cause laminitis, not food . Also white hooves are prone to abscesses.

[@IslandGirl-nt6ry]

Shout out to my Dad up in Heaven,, my watching partner for all 3 of Secretariat's races. Never forget this experience.

[@jogman262]

I still get goosebumps when the announcer calls, "he is moving like a tremendous machine!" just as he's passing the American flag. He was America's Horse. GOAT!!

[@hphilbeck]

Secretariat is the greatest racehorse that ever ran!! Their will never be another horse that great!!! God sent him to us to lift us up forever!!!

[@stevemckellar3513]

There were better horses before and since. Horse racing is world wide, it doesn’t just evolve around America.

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

Yep. The great mare Winx comes to mind. @@stevemckellar3513

[@jamesslone39]

He was passing the other horses like they were army mules. That he was amazing, that he was the greatest athlete, and the absolute greatest thoroughbred race horse ever is a tremendous understatement!!

[@JStarStar00]

Actually he didn't pass anyone (except Sham) after the first quarter pole, really he left them back in the dust like the Starship Enterprise kicking into warp drive.

[@annalodi9663]

The most magnificent animal. I was just a kid, about 15 years old, but I will never forget his run to the Triple Crown and his unbelievable Belmont Stakes performance. Indeed, the greatest athlete that th world has ever seen. RIP Big Red

[@lbarrick4]

Anna Lodi AMEN to that he was magnificent horse I was 7 and I will never forget those 3 races. I love watching footage of him I have seen the movie and loved it too.

[@donnydoit7678]

Secretariat made america better. He singlehandedly lifted up America’s spirit. 🙏🤗😘

[@robertleewhitt6241]

The title of this is exactly correct the greatest athlete to ever live ! Secretariat !

[@ricardovargas4546]

Secretariat, the only thing in this world that could make me believe in a just and caring God. I saw his Triple Crown races as they happened, live on TV. The Belmont was unbelievable. I've never seen anything greater than that.

[@tnprepper1964]

I cry every time I watch this. I wish I could of met him.

[@horzecrazy4873]

He is a true beauty and the greatest horse of all time!

[@anneglover5894]

The fact that iv just watched this today in 2022 shows what a incredible horse this was ...and still commands respect and admiration on his greatness ....the movie about his racing success us amazing x

[@janetgallo5720]

I could watch videos of secretariat every day I ever since I saw him and 73 in the Belmont he has captured my heart. In person he is so much more than even in the film shows.

[@mikewarren1401]

He was just so AWESOME!!! You have some people saying MOW was greater because he carried more weight or the tracks where slower back then. All I have to say is 2:24 is the most dominating sporting accomplishment of all time. It will never let me repeat myself it will NEVER be broke. The only record that’s not meant to be broken. Built like a quarter horse stamina of a Arabian!!!

[@nthdegree1269]

He's timed in workouts, with heavy weight on his back. No difference. Secretariat, was that powerful

[@zamuelwilliams6728]

This racing legend is a 1000 year or more chance to save a legacy of excellence

[@royboy9361]

To have a piece of his braided mane! Lucky girl. I feel we’re all lucky to have been able to see this fabulous horse…God’s horse…Secretariat.

[@krystieway9068]

People say racing is cruel and should be done away with. Look at this horse and tell me he wasn't born to run, even in pain running was his life. It's not racing it's the trainers who push too soon for glory . These horses are made for running, to strut their stuff and amaze mir mortals. Too bad they didn't wait to run them at 3 instead .

[@LindaRobbinsStraitfever]

He leaves me with tears, he was glorious. Thank you.

[@sarajanesmith3892]

I feel honored to have seen Secretariat run all three races!

[@debbieriley2216]

who could not love Secretariat

[@richd3044]

I've been viewing a lot of the old horse races over the past couple years, checking out other sites like Horse Racing Nation, etc., and you would be surprised how many people out there who do not love him, and criticize him for his losses without recognizing the well documented factors that contributed to those losses (illness, severe impediment, questionable DQ). He is my favorite of all time, but who knows who really was the greatest -- maybe Secretariat, maybe Man O' War, maybe Phar Lap from Australia. Who knows? In an odd way, maybe it's a good thing that Sec didn't race at 4 so there actually is debate as to who was the greatest. If he did race at 4, I think we would have seen absolutely surreal things and there would hardly be a debate.

[@nickjohnson811]

There's an easy way to tell which is the greatest racehorse. When another horse wins the Triple Crown and breaks the track record at all three tracks while doing it, then we will have a better horse than Secretariat. Until then...

[@richd3044]

I would agree that there are too many Secretariat fans who don't entertain the discussion of other great racehorses. There are many who do though. I would completely disagree on the Preakness issue. It was forensically analyzed in order to arrive at the correct time. It's a case of modern technology correcting an egregious human error. Do you really think that first quarter was run in 25 seconds?

[@mianicole8205]

Shams owners

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

Forego held track records from 7-16 furlongs, dominated the sport for four years, and Secretariat dumped him. Blasting a five-horse field of inferior horses with a tablesetting speed duel is not as impressive as it looks. Secretariat was one of many great horses.

[@bacatherineczekaj6456]

Absolutely positively TRUE nobody will ever match Secretariat's stamina penny knew it and now so does the entire racing world knows it

[@garyhughes9649]

I always thoroughly enjoy watching Secretariat run and this presentation was no exception I don't think the music was compatible with horse racing I would have preferred hearing commentary during the race.

[@kaycekay4517]

The Immortal Secretariat... never to be seen again..

[@garyhughes9649]

We will get a chance to see him again. If any horse was ever one of God's creatures it would have to be big red. And who in the right mind would deny that that horse was not one of God's creatures or creations. If you haven't seen the Preakness watch it and just wait weight when he starts running around the outside you can tell when he turned on the Jets. It appears the other horses are running backwards.

[@Cashcrop54]

Best sports accomplishment I ever saw.

[@ordinaryaverageguy]

“He is running like a tremendous machine.” Those words by Chic Anderson will be heard for centuries.

[@LSF000]

I was 5 when he ran that race. I didn't fully grasp the significance of it in terms of racing or even sports in general at the time, but I was utterly mesmerized, regardless. One of my lifetime's indelible memories. He wasn't just a horse, he was a magnificent, transcendent being.

[@stevegolden493]

Statistical analysis shows that Secretariat's sum running time for the three triple crown races adjusted for track speed was nearly five standard deviations faster than the average sum adjusted winning time for the three races. Since the triple crown races occur only once each year, that means that a repeat of Secretariat's feat would be expected to occur about once every two million years. We will never see another like him.

[@garypaquin9571]

Five standard deviations beyond the mean? That would equate to an I.Q of 175. X=100. HOWEVER he was running against a control group

[@garypaquin9571]

The control group he was being compared to were all champions making his performance against average randomly selected 3 year olds well over 5 SD. Astonishing.

[@billharris4344]

Big Red had a oversize heart which gave him more endurance, that horse could run all day.

[@ewaldvonkleist6834]

I always have to grab my chest and clinch my eyes to choke back the tears when Chic Anderson's voice breaks when he says, "Amazing an unbelievable performance by this Miracle Horse".

[@jesseleblanc1199]

I heard someone say they can't believe that this champion was raised to be compared to human athletes what I can believe is how cold you down grade this horse with the inclusion of any humans as a comparison

[@rds990]

One word describes him and his accomplishments better than any other.....BEAST !!!

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

Or GOAT.

[@nickyd.4695]

His Belmont is considered the greatest sports achievement by a professional athlete! He is the greatest there ever was or will be.

[@ursulatevis5146]

What a great horse he was! Just awesome!

[@debbieriley3452]

i saw red at the derby never forget it

[@brucebaur5670]

At post time you probably didn't realize you were about to witness perhaps the most inspiring achiever in the entire history of sports, did you?

[@sherrilruble2531]

How precious, he made the cover of Time all by his sweet self.

[@AngelCatBaby]

Thank you for sharing this.....I will always love Secretariat....along with Man o' War n Ruffian....special horses with special personalities.....I kept track of a lot of horses and I am grateful that I was able to see Big Red run....his heart was as big as his stride.....HIGH 5....God bless our critters....RIP

[@matrixman48]

As much of Seattle Slew fan as I am it easy to admit that Secretariat was a superior horse. I would have loved to see the two race, yet I have no doubt that Secretariat would have won-perhaps easily.

[@johnhunter2294]

It would depend on the distance. At a mile or a mile and a quarter, Slew would give Big Red a race. Beyond 10 furlongs, though, it's Secretariat all day every day.

[@lilbird2734]

I love these memories! Legendary Big Red!

[@jeanday9747]

Big Red loved to run. He was God's gift for a short time. He will never be forgotten.

[@jogman262]

Seattle Slew, Affirmed, American Pharaoh all great horses, but Secretariat was in a league all his own. GOAT!

[@bo6168]

Secretariat... greatest athlete in history of the world, WOW!!!

[@hellolove1576]

I agree with you 100% BIG RED is the 🐐 🐐 G.O.A.T.

[@madvillian888]

this made me cry. rip BR

[@agustincalderon5311]

i never get tired of watching the movie or the great races of the triple crown, I am not a race horse fan but am a fan of horses a great athlete as Secretariat may never be seen in my life time 72 yrs. old this year

[@charlottewood8964]

As like the landing on the moon, 1980 Olympic games against the Soviet union in Ice Hockey Two important things to me. I remember like it was yesterday watching Secretariat win Triple Crown. Belmont was a race that was out of this world. And while watching the race even as young as I was. I knew I was watching something special. And I was pretty sure it would never happen again. What a honor. What a horse. I would be curious to watch some reaction videos of people that's never even heard of that horse. Be like the kids today watching Larry Bird play basketball amazing

[@cindyjohnson6303]

The greatest racehorse of all time! Love the videos of him running thru the pasture. Thank you for putting this together.

[@jimturnbull2343]

Just a joy to watch every year!

[@niagra898]

Subbed-awesome video and my favorite all time athlete.

[@eolonizzi7220]

She was a beautiful strong, and very fast, my favorite race horse.

[@guynellerandle9742]

Such a spectacular, magnificent animal! You’ve just got to wonder what else could he have done if he had been allowed more time?!

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

Forego would have eaten him for lunch by the fall.

[@daisysheena]

What was forgoes time for the mile and a half? Forego would just be a snack for Secretariat

[@frednoiles6476]

Eaten him for lunch! Must be fun to be that stupid!! Only horse that compares to him was Man O War. Forego would have eaten him for lunch?! What an idiot!!

[@angelalf3326]

@@raygordonteacheschess5501 Hahaha! inform yourself well, Secretariat defeated Forego in the Kentucky Derby, came far in fourth place behind Big Red

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

Forego was much more developed by the Belmont but the owners agreed with you and didn't run him. He would at least have run second and sitting off that speed duel, who knows? He was the only horse who could have given him a run. Two other horses beat Secretariat later that year: Onion and Prove Out.

[@stevemitchell7981]

I love that horse.

[@danwesley5826]

Could you imagine sitting on that power?

[@jgonzalez101]

Great footage of the greatest horse ever. But, I must say, the music leaves a lot to be desired. It really takes away from truly enjoying this video. I believe if the music would be redone, the video would be much better viewed.

[@billietaylor6108]

Couldn't have said it any better my self 😂😂

[@bethpeters3187]

Once in a great while, God makes a perfect animal. Secretariat was that horse. 50 years on he's still a record breaker. We remember. True greatness

[@Rickflairshair]

Thank you for this video

[@larrysluss737]

You owe it to yourselves to read Bill Nack’s love story about Secretariat written for Sports Illustrated in 1990. It’s titled “ Pure Heart” and it’s the best article I have ever read in the magazine. I’ve been a subscriber for almost 60 years. He was the perfect horse.

[@kenbash2951]

Greatest animal, of any species, to ever exist.

[@hellolove1576]

Thanks for posting this you did a phenomenal job putting this together Metallica and Secretariat

[@rdoble]

3 track records still not defeated. show respect

[@alltree78]

I live in the county he was born in. The farm is no longer a working, Its now called meadow event park and the barns are still there.

[@judithcampbell1705]

I cry every time I see Big Red run. The greatest race horse that ever lived. And Ron never used the whip. Least not as I could see. R.I.P Big Red your legendary

[@je7416]

Hell yeah brother, this kicks ass.

[@sarahdelany7900]

So sad actually made me cry. A few huge tears here.

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

God I can't stand when my favorite music windsd up in a video like this.

[@adeleguiles8059]

Best of all time

[@boybye7986]

Amazing horse 😍

[@glendapeterson1180]

Sorry you missed seeing him. He was indeed "the horse that G-d made".

[@chrisrodriquez2639]

Can't we say God anymore and we have to reference his name as G-d?

[@criketduke8401]

+Chris Rodriquez Amen! GOD!

[@RedBev59]

In God We Trust........is our American motto and it's on our money, so YES, here in America we can say the word GOD. I could watch this video of Secretariat along with many others over and over and never get tired of watching him.

[@donnymitchell101]

Love this song fits the video well🏇💨

[@johnwalsh3215]

It’s as if Secretariat said to Sham when Sham took a bit of a lead out of the first turn... oh yeah Sham you want to run ok I’ll run with ya let’s see what you got. And it was all over from then on! I love in the video when his handler turns him loose in his paddock and he just takes off running like the wind... I’m free yahooooooo

[@milenekransen9426]

Yes my big boy is inmortal he is a legend he was so beautiful i still miss him so much

[@taipan111]

This horse was truly unbelievable.

[@bacatherineczekaj6456]

I loved and still do live Big Red 🤩 I wish he were my 🐎 ACTUALLY he still is what a precious animal when Secretariat died and an autopsy eas performed his ❤️ was four times it's size proves he had the biggest heart of a Champion 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 to be or not to be able to make a SPECIAL 👼 if a horse 🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴 31 lengths I still get chills He showed the world what he wA made if gid blessed the day he was born and lived and died once again a true champion of champions

[@user-di7px9lm9t]

The greatest horse ever foled the world wept ( I did like a child) when he died. I was around at 12 going on 13 years old & watched all 3 races. It’s was an honor and privilege to see him run. His lope was so great it was as winged Pegasus flying. It was such a thing of beauty I cried during the last part of the Belmont stakes. I’m not ashamed to admit that ppl if you were around to see him run I bet you cried too.

[@arnoldsanders6878]

MAGNIFICENT !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tboudreau5239]

Rode and loved horses at the time. Great big wonderful dogs. Same unconditional love. Would loved to have known him. Understand he was quite the love bug. And "GORGEOUS!!!! Luv ya Dude (one of my horses names)

[@krazy8chris670]

In the Belmont it was just unbelievable because horses only run that fast when they’re normally being pushed by other horses he was all alone and never started running slower he just kept running faster and faster with nobody behind him and I’ve never in all the races I’ve watched never saw a horse ever do that they always run faster because they’re being pushed he was being pushed by God

[@johnlackey1244]

Many would say Wilt Chamberlain 100 pt game but that also says his teammates gave him the ball or he hogged the ball. Big Red stands alone at the top. His stats were all his without any setup.

[@juliamcdonald-carberry146]

Tears

[@lolitagrant6751]

CHILLS!