I just had a look at Secretariat's Kentucky Derby win on You Tube and it reminded me very much of Phar Lap's win at Agua Caliente in what turned out to be his last race. Like Phar Lap, Secretariat dropped out to last early and then circled the field to get the lead and go on to score convincingly.
I also viewed Sec's Belmont win where he led, and led, and led, and won by 30 lengths, Fair Dinkum if that doesn't make your jaw drop to the ground then nothing will.
These 2 races show how versatile Secretariat was, it's often said that champions can win races no matter how they are ridden and he certainly proved that.
Those who were on course to see that Belmont Stakes were privileged to say the least.
I doubt we'll ever see another win to match that one.
