Why Secretariat Still Matters
Combining astonishing talent with good looks and charisma, Secretariat captivated the nation in 1973. Forty years later, his star still shines bright.
- July 4, 2017
- ⎯ Equus
It’s been four decades since “Big Red” thundered down a homestretch, but the legacy of 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat endures.
This feature-length article, available as a downloadable PDF, was part of an EQUUS Special Report exploring how and why Secretariat moved beyond racing phenom to become an iconic, cultural superstar.
