Fondly called Big Red, Secretariat is a legend when it comes to horse racing. Winning the coveted Triple Crown in 1973, the iconic colt cemented his name in the history books. But the horse’s thunderous career (16 wins out of 21 races) made sure that his regular rider, Ron Turcotte , also became a bona fide legend in the winner’s circle as well. Turcotte would go on to become a Hall of Fame jockey, with a long list of emphatic victories to his name. With that in mind, it’s only natural that the fans would feel heartbroken when such a stalwart of the sport makes the journey toward the great unknown.

Turcotte was a true master of his craft. Aboard Secretariat, the Canadian jockey managed to bring an end to the Triple Crown draught, which was last won by Citation in 1948. It was Ron who

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