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Where did Lucien Laurin live?

Key Largo, Fla

Lucien Laurin, who trained Secretariat, the 1973 Triple Crown winner who was perhaps the fastest thoroughbred that ever raced, died yesterday at a hospital in Miami. Laurin, who lived in Key Largo, Fla., was 88.

What happened Lucien Laurin?

The hospital reported that Laurin died Monday morning after complications following surgery to repair a broken hip. “We were the best of friends,” said Penny Chenery, the owner of Secretariat and 1972 Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner Riva Ridge, who were both trained by Laurin.

What does Lucien say in French in Secretariat?

Use your own judgment, Ronnie.

After Ronnie has mounted Secretariat and they’re on their way from the paddock to the post parade at the Belmont, Lucien shouts something to Ronnie in French which is not translated for the audience. He is saying, “Use your own judgment, Ronnie.”

How old was Secretariat when he passed away?

Secretariat (horse)

What was Secretariat stud fee?

As the builder of Meadow Stud, he left behind hefty estate taxes. His family decided to pay the bill by selling Secretariat to a breeding syndicate that would assume ownership at the end of the horse’s racing days. The price tag was a then-record $6.08 million.

How accurate is the movie Secretariat?

Moderator Nick Clooney’s favorite question for each panelist was whether the movie was totally accurate to the real-life story it professed to tell. The prevailing answer was: not particularly. “No,” said Katie Chenery Tweedy, daughter of Secretariat owner Penny Chenery Tweedy.

Did they use real horses in Secretariat?

A: Principal horses used as Secretariat were Trolley Boy, a 6-year-old from Kentucky, and Longshot Max, a 7-year-old from Oklahoma. We also had a handful of racing doubles. Q:How were the horses chosen for the role? A: The Secretariat Foundation had a long-standing look-alike contest every year at their county fair.

Which horse played Secretariat in the movie?

A: Principal horses used as Secretariat were: Trolley Boy — 6 years old from Kentucky; Longshot Max — 7 years old from Oklahoma.

Who is the fastest racehorse in history?

Secretariat set speed records at multiple distances and on different racing surfaces. But the Guinness World Record recognizes Winning Brew as the fastest horse ever. Secretariat is the greatest racehorse of all time; he annihilated his opponents and shattered course records.

Are there any living descendants of Secretariat?

Secretariat had more than 650 registered foals when he died, the last group born in 1990. Today, there are two living Secretariat offspring: 34-year-old Border Run and 33-year-old Trusted Company, both of whom celebrated birthdays on Jan. 1, reports Thoroughbred Racing Commentary.