tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post3038384697507622765..comments2023-03-26T02:23:43.274-05:00Comments on Zipse at the Track: Remembering … SecretariatBrian Zipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08592017304873334271noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-39433188231716178812010-10-09T12:40:08.429-05:002010-10-09T12:40:08.429-05:00If anyone is interested in Charles Hatton article ...If anyone is interested in Charles Hatton article "Secretariat Rates All Superlatives" from Derby Day 1973....http://kdl.kyvl.org/drf/....click 1970s...1973....May 5(calendar)...page 4.<br /><br />During Derby Week 1972 in an interview Penny Tweedy made no distinction between All or None and Secretariat when discussing Meadow Stable's 2yos. All or None never did win so I'm curious to see the movie and when they say she knew that Secretariat was the real deal.<br /><br />RGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-11708534472784273402010-10-08T19:40:58.823-05:002010-10-08T19:40:58.823-05:00Nice Recap Brian, especially the mention of Riva R...Nice Recap Brian, especially the mention of Riva Ridge, who is not even mentioned in the Disney flickSaratogaSpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05181152277681879529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-46420500849117115982010-10-08T18:47:41.284-05:002010-10-08T18:47:41.284-05:00As you all leave the theater after seeing "Se...As you all leave the theater after seeing "Secretariat" I urge you to pick up a copy of the book "Secretariat" by William Nack that the movie was based on Although it is a horse biography it is also a love story Mr.Nack's love for this horse comes through on every page This book was first published in '73 but I kew nothing of it til now A deep debt of gratitude to Disney for making me aware of it The new editions contain additions by Mr Nack including the beautiful piece "Pure Heart' that he wrote for "Sports Illustrated when Big Red was put down Everyone should read this loving obit to the "greatest horse to ever look thru a bridle" Kudos to you Brian for a moving rememberance Enjoy the moviedarlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05006963346671800140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-61082792161465726572010-10-08T18:26:18.347-05:002010-10-08T18:26:18.347-05:00TY Brian, for remembering The Great Red.
I'll...TY Brian, for remembering The Great Red. <br />I'll never forget when I went out to Claiborne to see him in the summer of 83. The stallion manager brought him out for me to pet & talk to. Having just started working with thoroughbreds, I knew enough to know how racehorses - and especially stallions - can be; and I remember being very impressed that Red didnt try to bite, kick or anything; never pinned his ears, never got antsy; He was just a very regal gentleman. He'd always been a bit of a mythical hero to me til then, and his kindness and patience that day just made it kind of personal for me.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07576421798052476402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-26061903470778213772010-10-08T18:16:38.955-05:002010-10-08T18:16:38.955-05:00When at his best you have to wonder could any hors...When at his best you have to wonder could any horse run with him? Could even Man o War, Bid, Native Dance or anybody keep with him when he was at his best. It's hard to imagine they could.NetworkEmpowermenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09053022764177401200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-7675742364459986672010-10-08T17:10:19.998-05:002010-10-08T17:10:19.998-05:00watching secretariat was purely amazing.....thank ...watching secretariat was purely amazing.....thank you brian for reminding everyone about how great he was....the kentucky derby and belmont stakes times remain the best ever(the preakness also if the clock was working properly)...the greats he defeated(riva ridge, tentam, lindas chief, stop the music, cougar 2nd)thank you for remembering my favorite horse....and i too remember himwilliamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-43796503176962924752010-10-08T15:17:40.534-05:002010-10-08T15:17:40.534-05:00Yes Mike ... pretty solid field, eh?
Thanks Miche...Yes Mike ... pretty solid field, eh?<br /><br />Thanks Michele and Annonymous!<br /><br />I appreciate that Ernie ... I am ready for a heady mix of Secretariat and the suspension of disbelief. What's not to love?Brian Zipsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592017304873334271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-60609754182478460102010-10-08T14:54:29.971-05:002010-10-08T14:54:29.971-05:00Great stuff, Brian. I'm surprised you're s...Great stuff, Brian. I'm surprised you're so open-minded - and so pumped about - the movie, given the historical contradictions. But I know the love of the game trumps all hardcore grumpiness. Maybe we'll get a few race fans.Ernienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-33993552567677269172010-10-08T14:25:10.754-05:002010-10-08T14:25:10.754-05:00Great article Brian!! Well done. Cannot wait to ...Great article Brian!! Well done. Cannot wait to see the movie and see on the big screen how incredible Big Red really was.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-7373277318605941512010-10-08T14:04:10.844-05:002010-10-08T14:04:10.844-05:00Beautiful piece on Big Red, Brian. That Belmont vi...Beautiful piece on Big Red, Brian. That Belmont victory still makes my jaw drop. What a powerhouse he was. Can't wait to see the movie this weekend.Michele Hopenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-83156107047251618162010-10-08T13:48:00.633-05:002010-10-08T13:48:00.633-05:00I never realized Forego was in the 1973 Kentucky D...I never realized Forego was in the 1973 Kentucky Derby as well. Key race, you might say.Mike Dorrnoreply@blogger.com