Historical Races From The 1970'SSecretariat's first start at Saratoga Race Course was to be his final start outside of stakes company. The six-furlong affair was the first time jockey Ron Turcotte climbed aboard in the afternoon. Of course, their names would wind up forever linked.
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Andy Serling and Richard Migliore discuss the history of the Wood Memorial and their memories while watching some of the most memorable wins.
Luskin Star bolts in with the 1977 Golden Slipper
Secretariat entered the Marlboro Cup with a bit of a chip on his shoulder, having to prove that the Whitney defeat was behind him. He was also facing perhaps his greatest competition yet - stablemate Riva Ridge.
A race on its own never likely to be equalled.
My fav flat sprinter of all time Standaan he was for me flat racings Dessie of his time.
