Rider Up

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Ron Turcotte rode Secretariat, which had to be THE most exquisite experience any jockey has ever had.  He rode other horses, too, of course, but this (and note the arrow pointing at the horse) had to be a dream.

Ron has died, and I for one, thank him for what he did.

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Delighted Hands said…
They were a memorable team.
August 25, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Araignee said…
Awww....I didn't see that. He was my daughter's skating coach's uncle. I'll have to check her FB page.
August 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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