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Housewife and mother Penny Chenery agrees to take over her ailing father's Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Chenery - with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin - manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years.
Events
June 9th , 1973, Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes race, and in doing so became the first horse in 25 years to win the Triple Crown
Directed by Randall Wallace
Starring Diane Lane, John Malkovich, Dylan Walsh, Margo Martindale
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