Horse - This is an original 1974 photo of Secretariat’s first offspring and his first son who was born at Sahaptin Farm in Minnesota. Owner Jack Nankivil is toweling the foal off after birth. He was named First Secretary and was the the image of his sire with the Appaloosa blanket passed on from his mother, one of the test mares. | Facebook
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Horse - Secretariat's length of stride was considered large even after taking into account his large frame and strong build. While training for the Preakness Stakes, his stride was measured as 24 feet, 11 inches. His powerful hindquarters allowed him to unleash "devastating" speed and because he was so well-muscled and had significant cardiac capacity, he could simply out-gallop competitors at nearly any point in a race. | Facebook
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Secretariat’s legacy: new book explores equine legend’s accomplishments as a sire | Topics: Terlingua, Secretariat, Children of Secretariat, Storm Cat | Thoroughbred Racing Commentary
Secretariat’s legacy: new book explores equine legend’s accomplishments as a sire | Topics: Terlingua, Secretariat, Children of Secretariat, Storm Cat | Thoroughbred Racing Commentary
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