
Secretariat
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Timothy Capps tells the riveting story of Secretariat from the champion's birth at Meadow Stable in Virginia and his tutelage under renowned trainer Lucien Laurin, to his great victories with jockey Ron Turcotte and his life after the racetrack.
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Secretariat is arguably 'the greatest all-time American thoroughbred," and turf editor Capps's devotion makes him the voice to call the race. * Publishers Weekly *More details
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From there he was lured to the racetrack and went to the Maryland Jockey Club, which oversees racing at Pimlico and Laurel Park. After serving as vice president of the Maryland Horse Breeders Association and editor and publisher of Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred, Capps returned to the Maryland Jockey Club as executive vice president.
Capps was the author of two other titles in the Thoroughbred Legends series, one on Spectacular Bid and one on Affirmed and Alydar.
Content
- Intro
- Contents
- Introduction
- Prologue
- 1. Son Of Thunder
- 2. Royal Rulers
- 3. Raising The Curtain
- 4. Champion Among Champions
- 5. Syndication
- 6. Derby Trail Disappointment
- 7. Roses And Records
- 8. A Tremendous Machine
- 9. Superhorse
- 10. A Big Heart
- Epilogue
- Pedigree
- Past Performances
- Index
- Photo Credits
- About the Author
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