Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. By Susan Toepfer and Bill Shaw. Posted on June 13, at Dad, of course, is Secretariat, considered by many to be the greatest Thoroughbred of this century, perhaps of all time.

In he won the Triple Crown—the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and the Belmont-along the way setting a Derby record of 1: Instantly recognizable for his glistening chestnut coat, three white socks and regal bearing, Secretariat today, though slowing some at the age Paris, Ky. They come to see the legend. Lawrence Robinson was there in the fall of , when Secretariat retired from the track to live the good life, munching hay and oats and—most importantly—romancing mares.

Robinson, 73, suffered a stroke eight years ago that forced him to retire to his home on a hill above the stables where he worked for 40 years. He has worked with hundreds of horses during his career but fell in love with only one. Robinson was the stud man, leading the horse known as Big Red into the breeding shed up to 10 times a week during the February-through-June mating season.

Secretariat never resisted, never fussed. Despite his performances, the results were disappointing, at least in the first year. None of the foals Secretariat sired has come close to matching his track record, and only two, Risen Star and General Assembly, have run in the Derby they finished third and second, respectively.

Along with Clay Arnold, Anderson takes care of Secretariat now.

Every morning at 6 a. Turned loose on 1. But today, Secretariat, In the neighhhhhhboring pasture is the Derby winner, Spectacular Bid. The two aging Thoroughbreds snort and paw the ground, tossing their heads up and down. Spurred by memory or nature, both horses bolt, racing each other along the fence line, nostrils flared, hooves churning, manes flying. It is a beautiful sight by the light of an early Kentucky morning. Lawrence Robinson has seen it happen hundreds of times, but not often enough.

From the PEOPLE Archives: How Jonathan Demme's Silence of the Lambs Was Made -- and the Real Serial Killers That Inspired It. Celebrate Author Robert James Waller's Legacy with a Look Back at the Bridges of Madison County Movie.

All products featured were editorially selected.

Secretariat, Racing Legend And Fans' Favorite, Is Dead - nocuwahojopyx.web.fc2.com

Print Magazine All Access Premium Free Trial Gift Box Offer Give a Gift Buy Current Issue Customer Service. More Special Offers Mobile Apps Sitemap Contact Us Privacy Policy Your California Privacy Rights Terms of Service Ad Choices. Facebook Tumblr Instagram Pinterest YouTube Snapchat. News Watch PEN Photos Style Celebrity Food Royals Crosswords Premium window.

Secretariat Trivia Questions & Answers | USA

Archive After 15 Years of Foaling Around, Superhorse Secretariat Fathers a Big Winner, Risen Star By Susan Toepfer and Bill Shaw Posted on June 13, at Thanks for signing up for our newsletter! Check your email to verify your signup.

Not Found

How Jonathan Demme's Silence of the Lambs Was Made -- and the Real Serial Killers That Inspired It From the PEOPLE Archives: Celebrate Author Robert James Waller's Legacy with a Look Back at the Bridges of Madison County Movie FROM THE ARCHIVE: Send to Email Address Your Name Your Email Address document.

Post was not sent - check your email addresses!

Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.