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Ronald Joseph Morel "Ronnie" Turcotte, CM ONB (born July 22, 1941) is a retired Canadian thoroughbred race horse jockey best known as the rider of Secretariat, winner of the U.S. Triple Crown in 1973.
By Beth Harris. Published 12:58 PM PDT, June 6, 2023. From the tiny village of Drummond, New Brunswick, Ron Turcotte rose to the top of horse racing, riding Secretariat to a sweep of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont in 1973. Their triumphs ended a 25-year Triple Crown drought.
Apr 30, 2023 · Jockey Ron Turcotte had a head start of more than a year. “Believe me, it was love at first sight,” he said. “Love at first ride.” That was in January 1972, when trainer Lucien Laurin introduced the 30-year-old jockey to the 2-year-old colt at Hialeah Park in Florida.
Apr 15, 2024 · There should be no mention of the mighty Triple Crown champion Secretariat without pointing to jockey Ron Turcotte as an integral member of a dynamite team.
May 3, 2024 · Secretariat's Jockey - Ron Turcotte. This feature-length documentary tells the story of jockey Ron Turcotte, who, along with his legendary horse Secretariat, won the prestigious American...
Apr 25, 2023 · Fifty years after his Triple Crown run aboard Secretariat, jockey Ron Turcotte reflects on how his beloved companion motivates him to inspire others.
Jun 9, 2023 · Ron Turcotte was Secretariat’s regular rider, partnering the legendary colt for 18 of his 21 career starts, among them all three legs of the Triple Crown – including his iconic 31-length victory 50 years ago in the Belmont Stakes.
