SECRETARIAT COLLECTION

Champions Secretariat and Riva Ridge hang out on a lazy afternoon at Saratoga Race Course in August, 1973. Secretariat and Riva Ridge won 5 Triple Crown races between them. Only a 1972 Preakness loss by Riva Ridge stood between them and horse racing history with back to back Triple Crown championships from the same barn. During the 1973 Triple Crown season, Secretariat was on the cover of Time Magazine, Newsweek and Sports Illustrated. This was the zenith of horse racing prominence in the eyes of the American public.

Secretariat clinches the Triple Crown in this photo of the 1973 Belmont Stakes. His winning time of 2:24 and his winning margin of 31+ lengths are the benchmark that all great horses are judged by. Secretariat was ridden by Ron Turcotte and trained by Lucien Laurin. Secretariat's three year old season was the greatest run by any horse racing champion in history. During the 1973 Triple Crown season, Secretariat was on the cover of Time Magazine, Newsweek and Sports Illustrated. This was the zenith of horse racing prominence in the eyes of the American public. Gallery of Champions copyright watermark does not appear on the actual photographs.

Secretariat struts his stuff in this photograph taken just prior to the greatest performance in horse racing history in the 1973 Belmont Stakes. His Belmont Stakes world record of 2:24 flat was superior to any Belmont Stakes running performance by at least 10 lengths. Secretariat's three year old season was the greatest run by any horse racing champion ever. During the 1973 Triple Crown season, Secretariat was on the cover of Time Magazine, Newsweek and Sports Illustrated. This was the zenith of horse racing prominence in the eyes of the American public. He's just "one cool dude" even in the paddock. Gallery of Champions copyright watermark does not appear on the actual photographs

This is a gorgeous photograph of Secretariat rolling to victory in the 1973 Kentucky Derby. "Big Red's" final time of 1:59.2 is the Churchill Downs and Derby track record that still stands today. Secretariat's three year old season was the greatest run by any horse racing champion ever. During the 1973 Triple Crown season, Secretariat was on the cover of Time Magazine, Newsweek and Sports Illustrated. This was the zenith of horse racing prominence in the eyes of the American public. Secretariat was ridden by Ron Turcotte and trained by Lucien Laurin. This is a spectacular photograph of the champ. Gallery of Champions copyright watermark does not appear on the actual photographs

This is a gorgeous photograph of Secretariat rolling to victory in the 1973 Kentucky Derby. "Big Red's" final time of 1:59.2 is the Churchill Downs Derby and track record that still stands today. This is a powerful photograph of the champ on a great day. Secretariat's three year old season was the greatest run by any horse racing champion ever. During the 1973 Triple Crown season, Secretariat was on the cover of Time Magazine, Newsweek and Sports Illustrated. This was the zenith of horse racing prominence in the eyes of the American public. Secretariat was ridden by Ron Turcotte and trained by Lucien Laurin. Gallery of Champions copyright watermark does not appear on the actual photographs

This is a gorgeous photograph of Secretariat roaring to victory in the inaugural Marlboro Cup at Belmont Park. His track recording setting time of 1:45.2 was another reminder of the spectacular talents of this great racehorse. His Belmont Stakes world record of 2:24 flat was superior to any Belmont Stakes running performance by at least 10 lengths. Secretariat's three year old season was the greatest run by any horse racing champion ever. During the 1973 Triple Crown season, Secretariat was on the cover of Time Magazine, Newsweek and Sports Illustrated. This was the zenith of horse racing prominence in the eyes of the American public. Secretariat was ridden by Ron Turcotte and trained by Lucien Laurin. Gallery of Champions copyright watermark does not appear on the actual photographs.

This is a gorgeous photograph of Secretariat having the final touches done before the 1973 Preakness Stakes. He would go on to a spectacular performance that only a misfiring teletimer kept him from setting a track record. His subsequent Belmont Stakes world record of 2:24 flat was superior to any Belmont Stakes running performance by at least 10 lengths. Secretariat's three year old season was the greatest run by any horse racing champion ever. During the 1973 Triple Crown season, Secretariat was on the cover of Time Magazine, Newsweek and Sports Illustrated. This was the zenith of horse racing prominence in the eyes of the American public. "Big Red" was ridden by Ron Turcotte and trained by Lucien Laurin. Gallery of Champions copyright water mark does not appear on the actual photographs.

This is a gorgeous photograph of "Big Red" turning for home as he pulls away from the field in the second leg of racing's Triple Crown. Only a misfiring timer prevented Secretariat from setting track or world records in all three Triple Crown races. His subsequent Belmont Stakes world record of 2:24 flat was superior to any Belmont Stakes running performance by at least 10 lengths. Secretariat's three year old season was the greatest run by any horse racing champion ever. During the 1973 Triple Crown season, Secretariat was on the cover of Time Magazine, Newsweek and Sports Illustrated. This was the zenith of horse racing prominence in the eyes of the American public.Secretariat was ridden by Ron Turcotte and trained by Lucien Laurin. Gallery of Champions copyright watermark does not appear on the actual photographs.

This is a gorgeous photograph of "Big Red" streching out as he gains momentum in the second leg of racing's Triple Crown. Only a misfiring timer prevented Secretariat from setting track or world records in all three Triple Crown races. His subsequent Belmont Stakes world record of 2:24 flat was superior to any Belmont Stakes running performance by at least 10 lengths. Secretariat's three year old season was the greatest run by any horse racing champion ever. During the 1973 Triple Crown season, Secretariat was on the cover of Time Magazine, Newsweek and Sports Illustrated. This was the zenith of horse racing prominence in the eyes of the American public. Secretariat was ridden by Ron Turcotte and trained by Lucien Laurin. Gallery of Champions copyright watermark does not appear on the actual photographs.

This is a action photograph of Secretariat capping off a spectacular season with this emphatic performance in the 1973 Canadian International at Woodbine Race Course in Toronto, Canada. Eddie Maple "pinch rode" "Big Red" because Ron Turcotte was serving a riding suspension. His Belmont Stakes world record of 2:24 flat was superior to any Belmont Stakes running performance by at least 10 lengths. Secretariat's three year old season was the greatest run by any horse racing champion ever. During the 1973 Triple Crown season, Secretariat was on the cover of Time Magazine, Newsweek and Sports Illustrated. This was the zenith of horse racing prominence in the eyes of the American public. Gallery of Champions copyright watermark does not appear on the actual photographs

This fantastic portrait photograph was taken in the Saratoga infield as Secretariat was being prepped in the infield at Saratoga Race Course prior to the 1973 Whitney Handicap. A race in which he was upset by longshot Onion at the "Graveyard of the Favorites". His Belmont Stakes world record of 2:24 flat was superior to any Belmont Stakes running performance by at least 10 lengths. Secretariat's three year old season was the greatest run by any horse racing champion ever. During the 1973 Triple Crown season, Secretariat was on the cover of Time Magazine, Newsweek and Sports Illustrated. This was the zenith of horse racing prominence in the eyes of the American public.Secretariat was ridden by Ron Turcotte and trained by Lucien Laurin. Gallery of Champions copyright water mark does not appear on the actual photographs.

 Secretariat portrait photograph taken in black and white. His Belmont Stakes world record of 2:24 flat was superior to any Belmont Stakes running performance by at least 10 lengths. Secretariat's three year old season was the greatest run by any horse racing champion ever. During the 1973 Triple Crown season, Secretariat was on the cover of Time Magazine, Newsweek and Sports Illustrated. This was the zenith of horse racing prominence in the eyes of the American public. Secretariat was ridden by Ron Turcotte and trained by Lucien Laurin. D66 This photo is only available in 11" x 14" and 16" x 20" sizes. Gallery of Champions copyright water mark does not appear on the actual photographs.