Secretariat (horse)

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Secretariat (horse) born?March 30, 1970
2. When did Secretariat (horse) die?October 4, 1989
3. What is the full name?Secretariat
4. What is the career earnings?$1,316,808
5. What is Secretariat?Secretariat was a famous racehorse known as the fastest horse ever. He won many big races and became a legend in horse racing.
6. Why was Secretariat called "Big Red"?Secretariat was nicknamed "Big Red" because of his bright red coat and his powerful, speedy racing style.

American Triple Crown: A series of three prestigious Thoroughbred horse races for three-year-old horses, comprising the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes.
Syndication: A financial arrangement where ownership of an asset, like a valuable racehorse, is divided into shares and sold to multiple investors.
Broodmare Sire: The sire (father) of a mare (female horse), indicating his influence on the genetic makeup of subsequent generations of racehorses.