New Zealand racing fans know of Cuddle by reputation as the best staying mare of the 1930s.

Fifty years ago this Saturday, the great Kelso stepped onto the historic Saratoga Race Course oval and delivered one of his many signature performances in the Whitney Handicap.

Witness the vitality and exuberant joy of the-then 12 year old Secretariat running from within, like a child at play, in his domain at Claiborne Farm.

Moifaa NZ Racing Hall Of Fame

Secretariat, Man O' War and Citation were the only non-humans to make the top 100 athletes in the 20th Century. Secretariat was number 35, Man O' War was number 84, and Citation was number 97 .