Breyer Horses The Traditional Series - Gold Secretariat 50th Anniversary Model

The Traditional Series - Gold Secretariat 50th Anniversary Model.You’ll be hard pressed to find a better-known racehorse than Secretariat. Affectionately known as “Big Red,” the chestnut stallion raced into the hearts of a nation in 1973’s Kentucky Derby, which he not only won, but set a speed record of 1:59 2/5, which still stands today! After handily winning the Preakness Stakes – and again setting a record – he continued on to make his biggest splash yet at the Belmont Stakes. Secretariat not only became the first horse to win the Triple Crown in 25 years, but he also won the race by a world-record 31 lengths! Secretariat forever cemented his name into racing history.2023 marks the 50th anniversary of Secretariat’s iconic Triple Crown win. This special limited-edition Secretariat has been painted a glossy metallic gold, which is accented by his white blaze and leg markings.

• TRIPLE CROWN 50TH ANNIVERSARY - In 1973, Secretariat ran his way into the history books when he set a record at the Kentucky Derby, conquered the Preakness Stakes, and won by a world record 31 lengths at the Belmont Stakes to become the first Triple Crown winner in a quarter-century.
• LIMITED EDITION: Celebrating the golden anniversary of his legendary Triple Crown win, this limited edition Secretariat model is painted as a glossy metallic gold, accented by his white blaze and leg markings.
• Secretariat is truly one of the most talented racehorses the world has ever seen! His speed records in all three races still stand.
• PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Package contains (1) Breyer Traditional Series Horse - Secretariat and (1) Rose Garland. Traditional Series 1:9 Scale. Measures approximately 14.25" L x 9" H. Recommended for ages 8 years and older.
• HAND CRAFTED DETAIL: The world's 'most asked for' horses since 1950. Each individual Breyer model is prepped and finished by hand and then turned over to the painting department for hand painting and detailing. In all, some 20 artisans work on each individual model horse, creating an exquisite hand-made model horse that is as individual as the horse that inspired it.