I Rode the Red Horse

Download or read book I Rode the Red Horse written by Barbara M. Libby and published by . This book was released on 2011-02 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secretariat deserved his reputation as a Superhorse. In 1973, he won the Triple Crown, the first horse in 25 years to win racing¿s hardest test. His picture appeared on magazine covers and on the front pages of newspapers everywhere. Secretariat¿s triumph took place at a time when America was suffering. The war in Vietnam dragged on, students demonstrated in the streets, and President Nixon was in trouble for Watergate. With his bright chestnut coat and great speed, Secretariat gave America hope. This book tells the story of Secretariat¿s historic victory in the Belmont Stakes through the words of his jockey, Ron Turcotte. Secretariat won by an amazing 31 lengths in record time that no horse has come close to matching. Full-color illustrations.