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Secretariat's Jockey, Ron Turcotte

Phil Comeau
2013 | 1 h 14 min

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Secretariat’s legendary jockey Ron Turcotte is one of the few champions to have won the prestigious American Triple Crown. This is the remarkable story of Turcotte’s rise to fame in 1973, the fall that left him a paraplegic in 1978—after an illustrious career with more than 3,000 victories—and his emotional journey back to the people and places that marked his life. Featuring never-before-seen footage of Secretariat and appearances by Triple Crown winners Steve Cauthen and Jean Cruguet, as well as Secretariat’s owner Penny Chenery, this road movie takes us deep into the thrilling and dangerous world of horseracing, where Turcotte remains an enduring source of inspiration.hy hadn’t been won in 25 years. Turcotte is also the only jockey in history to have won five of the six consecutive Triple Crown races. His brilliant career came to an abrupt halt during a race that left him a paraplegic.

Awards and distinctions

  • Best Film
    Sport Film Festival, Palermo
    2014
  • Best Sound-Mixing
    Sport Film Festival, Palermo
    2014
  • Grand Prize
    Cinema on the Bayou, Lafayette
    2014
  • Audience Award for Best Documentary- ex-aequo with Our Man in Tehran directed by Drew Taylor and Larry Weinstein
    Cinefest, Sudbury
    2013