Secretariat is one of the greatest race horses of all time. He came in at number one on the most famous list of greatest racehorses. He lived an extraordinary life. His fame and popularity brought him all kinds of attention. Born on March 30, 1970, the thoroughbred set records in the 1973 Triple Crown and became the first winner of the coveted title in 25 years. He was nicknamed ‘Big Red’ because of his fiery disposition. A great deal of attention was drawn to Secretariat when he was a two-year-old colt. He became the youngest horse to win the Kentucky Derby and then went on to capture the Preakness and Belmont Stakes.