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SECRETARIAT TRIVIA II

11) Where did Secretariat finish in his first race?


At age two, Secretariat finished fourth in his 1972 debut but went on to win seven of his remaining eight starts that year, including five stakes victories.

12) What year was Secretariat's controversial time in the Preakness Stakes recognized as a track record?


In 2012, the Maryland Racing Commission used new timing technology to determine that Secretariat won the Preakness in 1:53, not the 1:54.4 hand time that was originally announced. With the change, he holds the fastest time for each of the Triple Crown races.

13) Which horse beat Secretariat in the 1973 Whitney Stakes?


On July 27, in preparation for the Whitney Stakes, Secretariat put in a stunning workout of 1:34 for a mile on a sloppy track, a time that would have broken Saratoga's track record. On race day though, he was beaten by Onion, a four-year-old gelding who had set a track record at 6 1/2 furlongs in his previous start.

14) Who was Secretariat's dam?


Somethingroyal also produced three other stakes winners and was named the 1973 Kentucky Broodmare of the Year.

15) How many of his 21 career races did Secretariat win?


Altogether, Secretariat won 16 of his 21 career races, with three seconds and one third, and total earnings of $1,316,808.

16) How many Eclipse Awards did Secretariat win?


During his racing career, he won five Eclipse Awards, including Horse of the Year honors at ages two and three.

17) Which horse did Secretariat defeat in the 1973 Kentucky Derby?


Early leader Shecky Greene set a reasonable pace, then gave way to Sham around the far turn. Secretariat came charging as they entered the stretch and battled with Sham down the stretch, finally pulling away to win by 2 1/2 lengths.

18) What was the first race of Secretariat's three-year-old campaign?


Secretariat wintered in Florida but did not race until March 17, 1973 in the Bay Shore Stakes at Aqueduct, where he went off as the heavy favorite. As the trainer of one of his opponents put it, "The only chance we have is if he falls down."

19) How tall was Secretariat?


He stood 16.2 hands (66 inches, 168 cm) when fully grown.

20) Which of Secretariat's offspring won 1986 Horse of the Year?


Lady's Secret won twenty-five of her forty-five races and had nine second-place finishes.

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