Q&A

Was Secretariat a smart horse?

Was Secretariat a smart horse?

Overall, Secretariat won two horse of the year awards, in 1972 and 1973, he broke all three triple crown records, he sired many good horses, and was a fantastic broodmare sire. Off the track, Secretariat was a very arrogant, beautiful, smart horse. I once met Secretariat and Eddie Sweat.

Did Secretariat sire any good horses?

Although he sired several successful racehorses, he ultimately was most influential through his daughters’ offspring, becoming the leading broodmare sire in North America in 1992.

What was the stud fee for Secretariat?

$2.20
I know this sounds crazy, but the horse did it by himself. I was along for the ride.” Secretariat paid $2.20 to win and his 2:24 remains a world record for 1 1/2 miles on a dirt track, and it’s still two full seconds better than subsequent challengers to his Belmont Stakes record.

How big was the heart of Secretariat horse?

The heart of Secretariat was two and a half times the size of a regular horse. It weighed a massive 22 lbs (Approx.10 kg). A large heart has the capacity to increase strength and stamina.

Why did Secretariat have such a big heart?

Secretariat’s stamina was due to a tremendous cardiovascular system; as if 4 big engines pumped together to win the race. Many other physical factors contributed to his victory (like his muscular built) but the big heart catapulted the agile movements of an equine athlete.

What does the security and Intelligence Secretariat do?

The Security and Intelligence Secretariat helps co-ordinate the work of the community through several interdepartmental and ad hoc, issue-specific committees that it chairs.

Who are the parents of Secretariat the horse?

His parents were Bold Ruler (his sire) and Somethingroyal (his dam), daughter to Princequillo (a thoroughbred Ireland born horse known for his successful stints in long-distance races and his ability to sire many strong successors).