Provides a photo-illustrated overview of the life of Secretariat, a race horse that won the Triple Crown in 1973; and includes a glossary of terms and a breakdown of the horse's bloodline.

Follows the story of the champion racehorse and the three men who discovered him, chronicling how a former bicycle repairman purchased the horse despite its lack of promise, and how the horse rose to become one of the sport's top performers.

"Seabiscuit, champion of thoroughbreds, inspired such warmth and affection with horse lovers the world over that his every race seemed a matter of life and death. As trainer and horse, Tom Smith and Seabiscuit were a perfect pair, and with Jockey Red Pollard they made unforgettable history." Huntting.

Jo Anne Normile was not supposed to keep the foal, but she fell in love with the young horse, who had literally been born into her arms. The breeder finally said she could keep the colt, whom she nicknamed "Baby", but only if she raced him. She experienced a thrill every time Baby sprinted around the track, edging out other horses. But the magic that enchants is a veneer. For every Seabiscuit, there are tens of thousands of racehorses whose lives...

"In 1973, Secretariat, the greatest champion in horse-racing history won the Triple Crown. He still holds the record for the fastest times in both the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes. The tale of "Big Red" is an enduring classic, more than thirty years after its initial publication"--Back cover.

Includes real footage of jockey Red Pollard's thrilling victory at the 1940 Santa Anita Handicap. When America needed him most, Seabiscuit became the working man's hero and the most remarkable thoroughbred racehorse in history. This documentary includes real footage of Red Pollard's thrilling victory at the 1940 Santa Anita Handicap, the complete Seabiscuit/War Admiral "Match Race", and an exclusive interview with author Laura Hillenbrand.

Ultimate power, dangerous force, the true legend of the world's fastest horse.

Tells the story of Eddie "Shorty" Sweat, longtime groom of legendary racehorse Secretariat, describing their relationship and his role in the champion's success.

In the early 1800s, the notion of sport was still quite new to America-- that is, until a horse race changed everything. In 1823 an astonishing sixty thousand people gathered on Long Island to watch two thoroughbreds battle it out in three grueling heats, the equivalent of nine Kentucky Derbys, in the space of only a couple of hours. And the whole thing was based on an outrageous dare. In a fast-paced narrative--colorful, rich, and full of record-setting...