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Ronald Joseph Morel "Ronnie" Turcotte, CM ONB (born July 22, 1941) is a retired Canadian thoroughbred race horse jockey best known as the rider of Secretariat, winner of the U.S. Triple Crown in 1973. Career.
Jun 6, 2023 · From the tiny village of Drummond, New Brunswick, Ron Turcotte rose to the top of horse racing, riding Secretariat to a sweep of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont in 1973. Their triumphs ended a 25-year Triple Crown drought.
May 3, 2024 · This feature-length documentary tells the story of jockey Ron Turcotte, who, along with his legendary horse Secretariat, won the prestigious American Triple Crown in 1973.
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- NFB
May 1, 2023 · Ever wondered what it was like to pilot the greatest horse to ever race? Ron Turcotte, Big Red's regular jockey, gives you a peek behind the curtain...------...
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- World Horse Racing
Apr 30, 2023 · Jockey Ron Turcotte had a head start of more than a year. “Believe me, it was love at first sight,” he said. “Love at first ride.” That was in January 1972, when trainer Lucien Laurin introduced the 30-year-old jockey to the 2-year-old colt at Hialeah Park in Florida.
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Jun 6, 2023 · From the tiny village of Drummond, New Brunswick, Ron Turcotte rose to the top of horse racing, riding Secretariat to a sweep of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont in 1973. Their...
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Ron Turcotte. Winner of the 1973 Triple Crown aboard Meadow Stable’s Hall of Famer Secretariat, Ron Turcotte rode the two-time Horse of the Year to all but one of his stakes wins.
