Secretariat: Triple Crown

Wonderful photos. Worth every penny if you are a Secretariat fan.....Great articles, too.

This is a wonderful coffee-table volume about the greatest thoroughbred race horse the world has known. It's loaded with all sorts of photos of the people involved in every aspect of his life from before he was foaled through training for the track and his life after he retired to stud. It is very well-written. I'm hooked on an online video of the Belmont Stakes so I had to have this book. It's luxurious, big and beautiful. If you remember the Belmont this is the book for you. If you are too young to remember that race you will learn about Secretariat's history and accomplishments. After all these years people still boast about owning one of his greatgrandchildren. It's doubtful his Belmont record will ever be broken.

Very informative. A lot of information. Beautiful pictures

A lovely reminder of the greatest thoroughbred horse ever!

Why does Secretariat bring tears to our eyes ? A little less than perfection can make us smile, but this horse ("horse" is such an understatement)is so emotionally overwhelming, some of us cry. Although I haven't read the other books listed here, "Secretariat" by Raymond G. Woolfe may be the definitive book about this unique champion. There are details that put the reader at the scene and in the action. In the back of the book are special features: Secretariat's lineage (his bloodlines), his winning get (progeny), and biographical sketches of what happened to the significant persons in his life. (This feature of the book is especially interesting if you've seen the movie.)There is a copious supply of pictures, both black and white and color. If you buy this book, allow an hour just to look through it, then read it to relive vicariously the days of horseracing glory. I have the original newspaper page about his winning the Belmont,which I had considered selling. I think not; it's a physical means of contact over the years with a magnificent creature. This is a fulfilling book for anyone who loves horses, especially this one.

Product well made. Arrived on schedule. Thanks to all involved. Happy New Year.

This was one of my first purchases from Amazon a zillion years ago. Why am I reviewing it now? Two reasons.First, there is to be a new movie scheduled for release in Summer 2010 about my beloved horse, Big Red.Secondly, there is a wonderful children's book also being released about Big Red's groom, Shorty, the forgotten man in the big story. I know I will purchase this for myself, love every word and cry uncontrollably.This book has amazing pictures with a great biography storyline. If you are a fan of his please purchase it for yourself or as a gift for someone else who loved him. You will not regret it.For every person there is a hero. Secretariat is mine.Enjoy the read!

I’ve been watching horse racing for over 50 years and Secretariat was the greatest race horse I ever saw race. Reading about him brought back good memories of my grandpa and I watching the triple crown races together. Great book!

The stories regarding a piece of history that will be fore ever a sign of greatness!

Love this book. Great gift or coffee table book of a wonderful moment in history.

A lovely picture book about that most wonderful and loveable horse (and his also loveable peer, Riva Ridge). The text is uneven, tho there are sometimes gems, but the photos are good, and there are enough of them to satisfy. Some of the portraits of Secretariat, and some of the racing shots, are beautiful. He was such a beautiful horse.The Bill Nack book has much more detail, and while it had me gripped so that I read it all through, I found it pedestrian. No good for a child's imagination. This would be the one.

The author Raymond G. Woolfe tells the trials and successes of training and racing Secretariat from his foaling at the Meadows, flipping of the coin with Mr. Phipps and changing Penny Tweedy's fortunes to racing the horse of the century, Secretariat. Mr Wolfe takes you to the twin spires of the Kentucky Derby and describes the paddocks, buildings, and unbridled excitement like you were there helping Eddy Sweat brush, guard, bathe and love his beloved Big Red. He tells you of the times when Secretariat lost due to sickness and being bumped at the inside rail at his maiden race and surmises that the big boy liked to come from behind and sweep the track because he knew he could pass the crowd safely. Statistics and first hand accounts from jockey Ronnie Turcotte and Lucien Lauren and Ms Ham will take you into the saddle and hold the stop watch in disbelief at the rail. The fortunes of the great Riva Ridge are also followed as a great contender from The Meadows. You will want to reread this book as it takes you there and then some. I just loved this treasured account. You will too.

Outstanding service. Bought as a present for my daughter. She absolutely loved it. If anyone in your family is a horse lover get them this book of history from birth to retirement.