Secretariat Thoroughbred Racing’s 1973 Triple Crown Champion and America’s Superhorse

Ron Turcotte (1941-2025)

Secretariat.com mourns the loss of Ron Turcotte — a great jockey, a great man, and a great friend.

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History

Overview and reference of Big Red’s racing career, connections, breeding, pedigree, and much more.

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Past Performances

Get the scoop on all 21 career starts now featuring commentary, race charts and original program information.

Jockey Ron Turcotte

Enjoy our new expanded web section entirely dedicated to the legacy of Secretariat's renowned jockey.

Jockey Ron Turcotte

Welcome to the new Ron Turcotte section dedicated entirely to honoring Secretariat's legendary 1973 Triple Crown winning jockey. Here, Big Red fans can find a plethora of information, tributes, memorabilia postings, and even racing perspectives shared by Ron himself...
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August 26 marks the anniversary of Secretariat's powerful performance in the 1972 Hopeful Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. The Meadow Stable colt's 5-length victory in his fifth career start gave notice of his extraordinary talent, and served as a prelude to all the greatness still to come. Learn more about the race and take advantange of our extremely limited Saratoga Drop offering of the Hopeful Stakes Stretch Photo hand-signed by jockey Ron Turcotte.

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2026 Travers Stakes Preview

Remember the Broadway show "Sunday in the Park with George," which starts with artist Georges Seurat staring at a blank canvas. Well, that is Saturday's Travers Stakes, as we all stare at a blank canoe in the infield lake at Saratoga and try to find the colors that will make it a masterpiece....
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