'It was love at first sight' - Ron Turcotte's experience of being Secretariat's jockey

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  • Опубликовано: 6 янв 2025

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  • @foxsports
    @foxsports  Год назад +35

    Tom Rinaldi does such a great job with these features!

  • @Mell-7
    @Mell-7 Год назад +134

    Ron Turcotte, you are admired and respected by many and many generations to come. Secretariat couldn't have had a better rider.Thank you for letting him run freely!

    • @SF-rl7hl
      @SF-rl7hl Год назад +12

      Agree 100% the perfect match at the perfect time!

    • @rosewetzel8284
      @rosewetzel8284 Год назад +5

      Agreed

    • @Caroni100
      @Caroni100 7 месяцев назад +6

      ​@@rosewetzel8284
      Ron Turcotte never deserved get paralyzed from waist down...but sadly, jockey is a very dangerous profession.
      I was fifteen In June, 1978 and I was shocked when I knew about his accident
      😲 😞 😔 😕 😟
      Greetings from Venezuela 🇻🇪

  • @JellyBeanInTheNight
    @JellyBeanInTheNight Год назад +103

    I really can’t get enough of Secretariat & Ron Turcotte 🐎🩵

  • @brentmagnussen3173
    @brentmagnussen3173 10 месяцев назад +28

    Citation was amazing. Man O' War was incredible, Spectacular Bid was other worldly. SECRETARIAT is just simply the greatest. All 3 Triple crown records stand over 50 years later!! No reason to debate. Thanks for posting this great video!

  • @marilynsmall5045
    @marilynsmall5045 10 месяцев назад +19

    I have a beautiful framed picture of Secretariat in my living room & i cry just looking at it!!!

  • @interstategar
    @interstategar 8 месяцев назад +44

    Secretariat had the right everything. Parents, owner, jockey, trainer, every person involved. I think its one of the greatest sports stories in history, and I always get emotional when I watch anything about Secretariat and his team.

    • @Caroni100
      @Caroni100 7 месяцев назад +2

      "He's running like a tremendous machine...!" "Secretaríat by twelve... Secretaríat by fourteen... Secretaríat by sixteen lenghts...!!!" 🐴
      That Belmont Park's internal caller is historically epic...! 😎
      Best regards from Venezuela 🇻🇪

  • @milkastanojevich8357
    @milkastanojevich8357 Год назад +23

    Secretariat was extraordinary! I fell in love with him in 1973 and over the years my admiration for him has only grown. He was magnificent, and there will never be another horse like him. He is and always will remain, my favorite athlete.

    • @jgonzalez101
      @jgonzalez101 11 месяцев назад +2

      Absolutely agree!
      I believe God Almighty made him for his glory...There will never be another horse like,
      " Big Red! "♥️ 🐎

  • @cmeflywva
    @cmeflywva Год назад +67

    Don’t worry Ronnie we’re getting emotional too. Every time I see a picture of him or watch his races constantly I get tears in my eyes. When the announcer says, “He is moving like a tremendous machine!” and the rest of the call. “He is going to be the Triple Crown winner!!”

    • @SF-rl7hl
      @SF-rl7hl Год назад +6

      Me to and I was 14 when I watched it.

    • @cmeflywva
      @cmeflywva Год назад +6

      @@SF-rl7hl I was 7 and never forgot that moment.

    • @delby66
      @delby66 7 месяцев назад +4

      I was 17 when this magnificent horse won the triple crown. I watched all 3 races with my dad and the first 2 we were happy and hugging each other because we were in awe of " BIG RED". When the Belmont came along and Secretariat started to pull away and win by such a large margin, tears were streaming down our faces. We were just so emotional and we hung onto each other what seemed like an eternity. I'm 68 now, my dad passed away 14 years ago and listening to Ron talk about this amazing horse, this amazing athlete, brings back that day vividly and I'm crying along with Ron and you my friend as I write this comment.

    • @robertdillon3171
      @robertdillon3171 7 месяцев назад +3

      Secretariat is the greatest and fastest racing horse that ever lived! I was 15 years old when I watched him win all three legs of Triple Crown! It is so unbelievable that the records he set are still unbroken to this day (51 years later and counting)!!

  • @JohnAmidon-c6r
    @JohnAmidon-c6r 7 месяцев назад +37

    That Belmont Stakes is still the damndest thing I've ever seen on a racetrack.

    • @bobjohnson1587
      @bobjohnson1587 2 месяца назад +1

      Secretariat had his mind made up that day that no other horse was going to get to that oat bag before him! lol 😉

  • @susancox1221
    @susancox1221 Год назад +30

    I saw Secretariat at Arlington and it was love at first for me too.

  • @1JamesMayToGoPlease
    @1JamesMayToGoPlease 11 месяцев назад +24

    Big Red at the '73 Belmont Stakes was nothing short of a miracle.

  • @lizpadilla3292
    @lizpadilla3292 Год назад +40

    The best performance in sports history, I was only 10 but I was at awe.

  • @raffinee_3763
    @raffinee_3763 9 месяцев назад +57

    Only one person will ever know what it feels like to fly on the back of Secretariat, Ron Turcotte. What a privilege, what greatness.

    • @brianwhitney9181
      @brianwhitney9181 5 месяцев назад

      Only one will ever know what it feels like to fly on the back of Pegasus,

    • @kellyfrith
      @kellyfrith 4 месяца назад +1

      One race wasn't Ron Turcotte

    • @brianwhitney9181
      @brianwhitney9181 4 месяца назад +3

      @@raffinee_3763 Yes. The Last race of Secretariat's life at Woodbine Race Track in Toronto, Canada. Ron was under suspension so Eddy Maple got the greatest thrill of his life to ride on Pegasus.

    • @Steven-r2w9b
      @Steven-r2w9b Месяц назад +1

      Charlie Davis and Jimmy Gaffney were Secretariat's main exercise riders. They both described riding Secretariat the same way Ron Turcotte did.

  • @henryhathaway5495
    @henryhathaway5495 Год назад +16

    I grew up near Mr Turcotte's home
    I am glad to see him and his home town get the recognition that he deserves
    A lot of younger people in the area have no idea what he accomplished
    He did Drummond New Brunswick and Canada proud

  • @nickjohnson811
    @nickjohnson811 Год назад +41

    I hope Ron and Secretariat get to meet again on the other side. They were made for each other.

    • @Psyfi85
      @Psyfi85 7 месяцев назад +4

      Well, I’m sure Sec is waiting to give him a lift in heaven. Same with Sham, they’ve probably settled their score in the afterlife.

    • @nickjohnson811
      @nickjohnson811 7 месяцев назад +6

      @@Psyfi85 Poor Sham. He probably would have won the Triple Crown himself if he hadn't had the misfortune to run in the same year as Secretariat.

  • @suzystone244
    @suzystone244 7 месяцев назад +11

    Ronnie. You are strength personified.
    BIG Red listened to you. And visa versa❤

  • @ever_digital8632
    @ever_digital8632 Год назад +26

    I got his autograph on a photo of secretariat, screamed like I got it from a music star

  • @mikebamburg2020
    @mikebamburg2020 Год назад +52

    The horse that God built rest in peace Big Red

    • @kathleenthompson3676
      @kathleenthompson3676 7 месяцев назад +5

      That horse. Secretariat was anointed by God Almighty.

  • @fishinwidow35
    @fishinwidow35 8 месяцев назад +11

    My aunt came from the same home town as Ron Turcotte, just a fun family fact for us. I watched all 3 races back in '73. My father was up out of his chair yelling "Look at him go, look at him go". Well done, Ron.

  • @mikemattiole
    @mikemattiole 6 месяцев назад +5

    Those words are immortal....HE IS MOVING LIKE A TREMENDOUS MACHINE

  • @agnesflorsalm4452
    @agnesflorsalm4452 11 месяцев назад +50

    All three records- KENTUCKY, PREAKNESS and BELMONT- still stand today!

    • @markbroadhurst8366
      @markbroadhurst8366 7 месяцев назад +5

      I love this greatest race horse

    • @terrybader8595
      @terrybader8595 4 месяца назад +1

      It's mind blowing...50+ years. His Belmont record might last forever!

  • @theearl1477
    @theearl1477 8 месяцев назад +8

    If I could speak to Ron Turcotte I'd say this. You had a bad break with your injury, but looking back you have to be thankful for because God gave you one of his greatest gifts he ever bestowed on anybody. The privilege to ride the greatest athlete he ever created. I saw that race live while watching it on television and still cry tears of joy to this day. Chic Anderson sad so many great quotes that day and I'll use one of them. "an amazing, unbelievable performance one we might never see again in our lifetime." Man was he right.

  • @justinemckenna8623
    @justinemckenna8623 Год назад +31

    Yes, Secretariat was one of God’s finest earthly gifts to us, for sure.
    And He especially blessed Penny, , Ron, Lucian, Eddie and Charlie for allowing them to be a part of his life.
    What beautiful times those were.

  • @christinemason2938
    @christinemason2938 7 месяцев назад +5

    You were perfect for each other. “I trusted him and he trusted me.” I believe that’s riding in a nutshell.

  • @janetgallo5720
    @janetgallo5720 Год назад +30

    He is perfect. What else can you say?

  • @bandfan217
    @bandfan217 Год назад +30

    The greatest horse God ever built! AMEN!

  • @stephenkozak7344
    @stephenkozak7344 8 месяцев назад +5

    secretariat and family is one of the most amazing stories in culture, ever

  • @SF-rl7hl
    @SF-rl7hl Год назад +21

    You are so right Ron. Big Red was a leader of all the champions! No one is or ever will be in his league!
    Sham was the closet on short races but even the great Sham couldn't stay with Secretariat on the longer races. Belmont! God bless!

    • @Psyfi85
      @Psyfi85 Год назад +2

      Thank you for Sham shout out, I adore him too. He’ll always be my black stallion.

    • @mike.j3913
      @mike.j3913 Год назад +5

      Sham is the 2nd greatest horse in history

  • @vaar2742
    @vaar2742 7 месяцев назад +4

    We loved him too Ron, God bless you.

  • @Mrbigp59
    @Mrbigp59 3 месяца назад +1

    ronnie is a great jockey and him and secretariat where a team never to be beaten

  • @jgonzalez101
    @jgonzalez101 Год назад +13

    Praise God for creating such a fine specimen of a horse like no other; Secretariat!!!❤ 🐎

    • @suzanneflowers2230
      @suzanneflowers2230 8 месяцев назад +4

      He indeed glorifies the Lord, which I'm sure continues in heaven today.

  • @jeffkrakowiak2826
    @jeffkrakowiak2826 10 месяцев назад +5

    Secretariat was an amazing horse and Ron was the perfect match for him. Such an incredible story with those two.

  • @steveker5084
    @steveker5084 6 месяцев назад +1

    That's great journalism. Let the subjects--- Turcotte and Secretariat, do the talking. Well done by this reporter! Bravo.

  • @2CalaLilly
    @2CalaLilly Год назад +6

    Ron, it's the same for me. Aside from my family, Secretariat is my first and greatest love. Always. Thank you for everything, Ron. I love you too. Always. ❤

  • @richardharrold4357
    @richardharrold4357 Год назад +4

    Sir I watch your TC races once a month. Tremendous inspiration. A great rider and a great horse meant to be. I also have the signed photo of your look back at belmont. Signed by you and Ms Chenery. A prized possession. Ms Chenery died a couple years after I purchased it. Thank you for everything you have done.

  • @andrewleonard9257
    @andrewleonard9257 Год назад +20

    It seems there exists better quality footage of Secretariat's triple crown races than is currently available on RUclips. Fox Sports, is there any chance you could make this higher quality footage publicly available?

  • @JohnMcIlroyTax
    @JohnMcIlroyTax 11 месяцев назад +6

    Lot Canadian angles to the Secretariat story. Jockey Ronnie Turcotte was a Canadian. So was trainer Lucien Laurin. And the previous track record for Kentucky Derby was held by Northern Dancer, a Canadian thoroughbred.

  • @jamescurran9002
    @jamescurran9002 8 месяцев назад +3

    God Bless you Ron Turcotte.

  • @carolynstewart8465
    @carolynstewart8465 3 месяца назад

    Remember that day like it was yesterday. Just Amazing! He had a great heart❤❤❤❤

  • @richardcomer8805
    @richardcomer8805 Год назад +23

    Its hard to say who the best baseball player is or the best boxer or best basketball player is but there is only one best race horse and everybody knows big red is all alone

  • @nina5841
    @nina5841 6 месяцев назад +1

    God bless him! Gave us the ride of a lifetime riding the GOAT !

  • @sergeantmasson3669
    @sergeantmasson3669 Год назад +7

    Best horse that Ron Turcotte ever rode.

    • @nickjohnson811
      @nickjohnson811 Год назад +6

      Best horse that anyone ever rode.

    • @sergeantmasson3669
      @sergeantmasson3669 Год назад

      @@nickjohnson811 Very few riders ever rode Secretariat.

    • @nickjohnson811
      @nickjohnson811 Год назад +2

      @@sergeantmasson3669 I don't limit that comment to riders who rode Secretariat.

    • @sergeantmasson3669
      @sergeantmasson3669 Год назад

      @@nickjohnson811 The topic was about Secretariat, PUTZ.

    • @nickjohnson811
      @nickjohnson811 Год назад +2

      @@sergeantmasson3669 Wow - intolerant or just narrow minded?

  • @jnormanton
    @jnormanton Год назад +7

    Ron Turcotte had the ultimate high in life because of Secretariat and had the ultimate low because of his terrible accident I believe Ron Turcotte wouldn't change a thing if had to choose the life he had or just be another person like myself suffered very little and accomplished even less.

  • @DeniseStewart-g5k
    @DeniseStewart-g5k 6 месяцев назад +1

    His reach. Stride is amazing

  • @richardcoreno
    @richardcoreno Год назад +5

    Athletic perfection is the ultimate teamwork.

  • @brucegelman5582
    @brucegelman5582 Год назад +20

    Millions loved BIG RED

  • @peterlbaldwin511
    @peterlbaldwin511 Год назад +10

    The Perfect Three-Way Partnership for and Behind THE PERFECT RACE HORSE, ... Ron Turcotte, Lucien Laurin and Penny Chenery-Tweedie allowed and encouraged the Legendary "SECRETARIAT", to Achieve his Full and True Potential.,.!!

  • @diamonddetails9445
    @diamonddetails9445 Год назад +2

    One of the greatest movies EVER😮

  • @Brick-so1ig
    @Brick-so1ig 7 месяцев назад +3

    12F Test of Champions Distance in "2:24" Flat!! Winning by "31" Lengths...Just Incredible!!....Closest to 2:24 is Easy Goer Who Won in 2:26 Flat

  • @guardiaguardia3017
    @guardiaguardia3017 Год назад +7

    He should be a Hall of Famer.

    • @2CalaLilly
      @2CalaLilly Год назад +10

      Ron Turcotte is in the Hall of Fame. So is Secretariat and his entire human team. The National Racing Museum and Hall of Fame has put up a permanent Secretariat exhibit for those who care to visit in Saratoga Springs, NY.

    • @guardiaguardia3017
      @guardiaguardia3017 Год назад +2

      @@2CalaLilly thank you for that information.

  • @KimWilliams-g8s
    @KimWilliams-g8s Год назад +1

    ❤Oh my goodness 😍
    Love ❤ Love ❤ Love,
    Ron the Jockey I!!! Wat A Once in A Lifetime, Such A Very Lucky Experience!!! On Retrospect the Experience Would Be , " Humbling ", to Say the Least.❤ Thank You Ron, for SHARING, "SECRETARIAT ".❤

  • @chommie5350
    @chommie5350 9 месяцев назад +3

    Tremendous machine

  • @frankcastle5294
    @frankcastle5294 8 месяцев назад +6

    Eddie Sweat....Penny....Lucien....all dead and gone now. Ronnie is our only living connection to the greatest horse who ever lived.

  • @RapidTransit1941
    @RapidTransit1941 Год назад +6

    2:58 to 3:08 Goosebumps.........

  • @agnesflorsalm4452
    @agnesflorsalm4452 11 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you Ron for being Secretariat's jockey.

  • @vickimingus9281
    @vickimingus9281 5 месяцев назад

    what a great pair

  • @jonmartin6451
    @jonmartin6451 Месяц назад

    I wish I could have seen Big Red alive, I was only 8yo when we watched him on TV.
    God Created the most perfect companion a horse lover could ever want, he was beautiful, muscular and of good temperament. I love seeing these old videos of Secretariat and his people but I must admit the do bring a tear to my eye. RIP Big Red you were PERFECT

  • @Steven-r2w9b
    @Steven-r2w9b Месяц назад

    Many people fail to understand the nationwide IMPACT that Secretariat had on our country in 1973. He was a true HERO during a time in our country when we really NEEDED a hero. 1973 was the time of the Watergate scandal, the Vietnam War, and a stumbling U.S. economy, among other things. The fact that our hero was a HORSE, and not a person, made it that much more special. Secretariat captured the imagination, the respect, and the love of millions of horseracing fans, casual fans, and people who never had an interest in horseracing. He was, and will remain, the Greatest Of All Time in thoroughbred horseracing, and a TRUE legend, who STILL holds the stakes record times in all three Triple Crown races, 51 years later.

  • @stephensmith7903
    @stephensmith7903 10 месяцев назад +2

    I would love to meet Ron I was a baby when i had the pleasure to have a pic with big red right before he passed and was an honor to have some thing so great as a memory before it said goodbye.

  • @justinnoble6506
    @justinnoble6506 7 месяцев назад +1

    I have an autographed photo of the Belmont finish in my bedroom. That’s what Secretariat and Ronnie mean to me.

  • @isassssd
    @isassssd Год назад +4

    he actually lives in the same town as me

  • @kathieludwig4578
    @kathieludwig4578 3 месяца назад

    The perfect horse, a brilliant jockey.

  • @sergeantmasson3669
    @sergeantmasson3669 Год назад +6

    Oddly, Secretarial did not like roses at all.

    • @Psyfi85
      @Psyfi85 10 месяцев назад

      Used to think the same but if you watch the CBS broadcast it was the rope getting caught on his hind quarters and pressure from the media that spooked him.

  • @JoannaNunescurto
    @JoannaNunescurto 2 месяца назад +1

    I love to watch horse on tv! Horses are loveable; caring; warmth! I detest Animal CRuelty! Animals Have Rights Also? I am watching it October 2024,?😢😢😢

  • @suzanneflowers2230
    @suzanneflowers2230 8 месяцев назад +2

    Knowing Christ insures Ron will ride Secretariat once again in the presence of our Lord in our new, perfect heavenly home.

  • @hamburg1306
    @hamburg1306 Год назад +6

    You completely failed to mention Riva Ridge stablemate of secretariat who Turcotte rode in 1972 to Derby and Belmont victories. Only sloppy track at Preakness denied riva ridge triple crown. But report covers up prior history with Lucien Lauren and meadow stable with Riva Ridge.

    • @christinematton4125
      @christinematton4125 Год назад +4

      This wasn't about Riva !

    • @rivaridge7211
      @rivaridge7211 Год назад +6

      I so agree - Riva Ridge literally "saved the farm" (Meadow Stable) which was teetering on the verge of bankruptcy in 1972. Riva's Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes wins in 1972, bank-rolled his stable-mate, Secretariat, for his incredible Triple Crown triumph the following year. Cheers to the great Ron Turcotte - he has a heart as strong as the beloved horse he rode. The lovely Penny Chenery (owner of Meadow Stable) once said that while she had great affection for Secretariat, she absolutely loved Riva Ridge, as Riva gave every bit of affection back to her as she gave to him. I always fondly remembered her story and was happy to choose "Riva Ridge'72" as my own RUclips "handle" many years back. Cheers to all!

    • @christinematton4125
      @christinematton4125 Год назад +3

      Sorry to disagree with you but Riva did not save the farm... Riva's winnings paid the bills and Secretariats syndication paid the 6 million dollar tax bill that saved the farm from the GOVERNMENT!!! Taking everything! Why do you think she was forced to syndicate the horse before he ever ran any of the three races?? Read the book The Horse God Built it explains it all. That being said Riva is ignored 🙁. This also is Secretariats 50 year anniversary!

    • @montanamountaingarden476
      @montanamountaingarden476 Год назад +2

      This isn't about Riva, it's about Big Red

    • @hamburg1306
      @hamburg1306 Год назад +4

      @@montanamountaingarden476 only referring to prior history between turcotte and Lauren. He didn’t get assigned to ride secretariat by coincidence.

  • @madelineryan548
    @madelineryan548 7 месяцев назад

    I have a poster of Secretarial winning the Derby with a personalized message from Ronnie. I have a feeling the pair will run together once again on the other side

  • @goricaj1
    @goricaj1 5 месяцев назад

    Big Red stands above the rest!!! GOAT!!!!

  • @abdinaserabdilahi9588
    @abdinaserabdilahi9588 5 месяцев назад

    All his records still stand to this day wow Usain Bolt of horses.

  • @kulamahameya7041
    @kulamahameya7041 Месяц назад

    Lol crazy that’s my wife’s uncle

  • @orriechristopher862
    @orriechristopher862 9 месяцев назад

    Secretariat is my favorite racehorse and i know all about him

  • @nealbennett4950
    @nealbennett4950 Год назад +1

    At his last race Mr. Turcotte was suspended , can anyone tell me why ?

    • @jennifersimmons1552
      @jennifersimmons1552 Год назад +5

      There was a bump with another horse at the start of a race. He corrected, and there was nothing else he could have done, but the powers Tarth ruled wouldn’t even look at the footage or reconsider. Ron was at Secretariats last race in Canada, and supported the choice of Maple to ride.

    • @jennifersimmons1552
      @jennifersimmons1552 Год назад

      That be not Tarth!

  • @runrafarunthebestintheworld
    @runrafarunthebestintheworld Год назад +4

    Wow You guys at Fox completely botched the coverage of the Belmont Stakes. Sad. 😢

    • @cubnation
      @cubnation Год назад +5

      I agree. They could have spent more time on this piece. It's not like we're ever going to witness a horse like Secretariat again. 😕

    • @Vinsanity09
      @Vinsanity09 Год назад

      ​@CUBNATION108 they didn't have any other pieces about secretariat?

  • @boomerang4864
    @boomerang4864 8 месяцев назад

    There may be only one horse to compare, Pharlap of Australia

  • @mariapetras2654
    @mariapetras2654 6 месяцев назад

    🙏💘👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @elenacaddell3639
    @elenacaddell3639 6 месяцев назад

    No Two jocks ride Secretariat. Ronnie and a Canadian jock rode the last race in Canada.

  • @crystalfelch4628
    @crystalfelch4628 3 месяца назад

    😊

  • @mikebamburg2020
    @mikebamburg2020 5 месяцев назад +1

    That's not true I've seen on other programs when you said you first signed you thought he was too pretty to be a good race horse and then even after you wrote him the first time you still wasn't sure about him so let's be honest be honest Ron turquoise

    • @KatieHellOnHeels8277
      @KatieHellOnHeels8277 4 месяца назад

      I heard in another documentary that beautiful Secretariat's owner, Penny stated that he was too pretty.

  • @Fultonfalcons86
    @Fultonfalcons86 8 месяцев назад

    The GOAT man what a magnificent horse he was Thank You Ron for the glorious memories

  • @Caroni100
    @Caroni100 Год назад +2

    Ron Turcotte
    (22 de julio 1941 - )
    * 20.281 Montas (%)
    * 3.032 Primeros (%)
    * 2.897 Segundos (%)
    * 2.559 Terceros (%)
    * $ 28.606.490 producidos (%)
    * (%) = Desde 1960 hasta 1978
    * Líder Jinete en el Hipódromo Woodbine en 1962 & 1963
    * Hombre del Año de las Carreras Canadienses 1978
    * Gran Premio del Deporte Hípico 1978
    * Premio Memorial Jinete George Woolf 1979
    * Premio Memorial Jinete Avelino Gómez 1984
    * Exaltado al Salón de la Fama del Museo de los Deportes de Nueva Brunswick, Canadá en 1973
    * Orden de Canadá 1974
    * Exaltado al Museo Nacional de las Carreras y Salón de la Fama en 1979
    * Exaltado al Salón de la Fama del Deporte de Nueva York
    * Exaltado al Salón de la Fama de los Deportes de Canadá en 1980
    * Exaltado al Salón de la Fama de las Carreras de Caballos Canadiense en 1980
    * Exaltado al Salón de la fama del Hipódromo Hawthorne en 1986
    * Exaltado al Salón de la Fama de los Deportes de Long Island en 1980
    * Paul Harris Fellowship
    * ¡Bravo, campeón! Saludos desde Venezuela
    Ron Turcotte
    (July 22, 1941 - )
    * 20.281 Mounts (%)
    * 3.032 Firsts (%)
    * 2.897 Seconds (%)
    * 2.559 Thirds (%)
    * $ 28.606.490 earned (%)
    * (%) = Since 1960 until 1978
    * 1962 & 1963 Leading Jockey at Woodbine Racetrack
    * 1978Canadian Racing´s Man-of-the-Year
    * 1978 Big Sport of Turfdom Award
    * 1979 George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award
    * 1984 Avelino Gomez Memorial Jockey Award
    * Inducted to New Brunswick Sports Hall fo Fame, Canadá in 1973
    * 1974 Order of Canada
    * Inducted to The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1979
    * Inducted to New York Sports Hall of Fame
    * Inducted to Canada´s Sports Hall of Fame in 1980
    * Inducted to Canadian Horse Racing Hall fo Fame in 1980
    * Inducted to Hatwhorne Racing Hall of Fame in 1986
    * Inducted to Long Island Sports Hall of Fame in 1980
    * Paul Harris Fellowship
    * Well done, champion! Best regards from Venezuela