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by William Nack (Author) "It was almost midnight in Virginia, late for the farmlands north of Richmond, when the breathing quickened in the stall, the phone rang in the..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Da Capo Press Inc; New edition edition (1 May 1988)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0306803178
  • ISBN-13: 978-0306803178
  • Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 14 x 1.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,548,401 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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There has never been a horse like Secretariat. Winner of the Triple Crown in 1973 and record setter in all three racesan unprecedented feathe still owns the track records at Churchill Downs, Pimlico, and Aqueduct. William Nack, formerly the racing writer for Newsday and currently contributing editor to Sports Illustrated , fell in love with the horse the first time he saw him run. He has written one of the most complete, thrilling, and memorable accounts ever written of the horse-racing world, and its greatest champion.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not worthy of the greatest racehorse ever, 20 Jan 2003
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This review is from: Secretariat: The Making of a Champion (Paperback)
Secretariat,without doubt the greatest thoroughbred ever to set foot on the track.This book however does not do the horse justice.Quiet long winded at times,the book only comes to life on racedays,there are far to many boring details on syndicate members,and the owners family history is detailed in mind numbing fashion.The lack of photographs,only a few grainy black and white ones,also detract from the book.The final chapter "pure heart" is though, written with great feeling.overall this book should have been so much better,the horse should have been the focus of the writing,but at times the author seems to get sidetracked.I would recommend you try Secretariat by R.Woolfe,worth the money for the pictures alone,but a far more definitive record of "the big reds" career.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most beautifully written books I've ever read., 18 Jun 1999
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This is one of the most beautifully written books I've ever read. Like me, you don't have to be very knowledgeable of the horseracing world--this book will give you a lot of insight in words you'll understand. And it doesn't matter that you already know Secretariat won the Triple Crown--the trip there is an awesome one. You don't just read this book, you become part of it. I laughed, cried, got nervous, got frustrated, felt anticipation, and at times even found myself talking to the people in the book, who you'll get to know as if you've known them all your life. This book is for everyone, whether you're into horseracing or not. It's a story of love, faith, perseverence, patience, and trust. In essence, it is a love story, and I guarantee you'll fall in love also. William Nack has done great justice to Secretariat and the people who were a part of his life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My heart began to pound as Mr. Nack described what happened!, 11 Jun 1999
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Mr. Nack has done a wonderful job telling Secretariat's story, and what a story it is. I have allways loved Secretariat, but Mr. Nack has taught me about things such as running a "twelve clip" and changing leading legs in the turns and about lineage and people as well. But beyond that, it's great to read something about Secretariat that reaffirms how so many felt about the greatest horse of all time. I'm glad Mr. Nack loved that horse as so many of us did. He has written it into his book and I couldn't put it down. I wanted to run right out and find more books on Secretariat. Thank you Mr. Nack!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Impossible to capture the legend of Secretariat
Secretariat was a giant of a horse in so many ways. His heart and his girth far surpassed that of ordinary thoroughbreds, but there was much more to him than that. Read more
Published on 25 April 2007 by Lee Ann Day-Whistler

5.0 out of 5 stars The Definitive Biography
Few people can write with such eloquence as Bill Nack. He found the perfect subject in Secretariat. Read more
Published on 22 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars fact filled
This book is a must for Secretariat fans. I agree that the author has more material for a follow up book in covering Secretariat's offspring - of which he sired over 40 stakes... Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Nack should have updated his book
Secretariat lived for 14 more years after this book was originally published, which would have been good material for an updated version of the book. Read more
Published on 9 Dec 1997

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
As a long-time serious Thoroughbred fan, I loved the book about Secretariat! I have it as well as two on Ruffian and one on Cigar. Read more
Published on 7 Oct 1997

3.0 out of 5 stars Secretariat: The Making of a Champion
It's original title used to be "Big Red of Meadow Stable" which gives you a clue that this book needed a little flash from the marketing department to get it to sell... Read more
Published on 13 Aug 1997

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