The Greatest Race Horse To Never Win The Kentucky Derby

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2 ай бұрын

This is the best race horse to never win the Kentucky Derby. Step into the history and heart of horse racing during the 150th Kentucky Derby held at Churchill Downs on by reflecting on the legend who challenged Secretariat the greatest horse of all time along Man O war.
Witness the drama unfold at the iconic Churchill Downs as we bring you the full horse race, capturing every pivotal moment that contributed to this historical event. From the starting gates to the thrilling finish, our coverage includes expert commentary that dives deep into the strategies and stories of the jockeys and their mounts, including a spotlight on Laffit Pincay Jr., a key figure in the racing world.
Let's journey into the history of horse racing through the lens of the incredible Sham, the horse that almost clinched the victory in the 1973 Kentucky Derby. In this video, we dive deep into the story of Sham, the underdog whose performance in the 1973 race was overshadowed by the legendary Secretariat. Sham, with a heart twice the size of an average racehorse, showcased remarkable stamina and speed, marking one of the most memorable near-wins in racing history.
Discover the intense rivalry between Sham and Secretariat, as well as the less-known facts about Sham's unique genetic makeup, including the rare "X-factor" gene linked to legendary racehorse Man o' War. This in-depth analysis reveals how these genetic traits contributed to Sham's extraordinary capabilities on the track, painting a picture of a horse that was much more than just a runner-up.
This video also highlights the emotional and physical challenges faced by racehorses like Sham, who despite severe injuries, displayed incredible courage and resilience to finish races. Through interviews with jockeys, trainers, and racing experts, we explore the significant risks and sheer determination involved in the sport of horse racing. Join us as we honor the legacy of Sham, a true champion whose story of grit and perseverance continues to inspire. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more fascinating stories from the world of horse racing!

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@scienceofwinning 2 ай бұрын

Can we get to 1000 subs this video? 👀

@robertdtimmerman 24 күн бұрын

Sham did not get his larger heart from Man O’ War. He got it from his broodmare sire Princequillo as did Secretariat. Sham’s heart weighed 18 lbs while Secretariat’s was 22 lbs.

@lucybarrington4634 4 сағат бұрын

I thought the large heart needed to be passed down on the X chromosome. So Princequillo passed it down to his daughters and they passed it to their sons? Cool. Was Riva Ridge related to them? I read he had a large heart too.

@maggieb5326 27 күн бұрын

Sham was truly a great race horse!! He could have won the triple crown in any other year. He could have won the Belmont if he hadn’t cooked himself trying to keep up with the “tremendous machine”. A horse like Secretariat is outside any norm. Sham was unfortunate to be born the same year. In any other year he would have been a true champion. And certainly he was in his own right a truly great horse. He also broke the Kentucky Derby record and given he was only 2 lengths behind Secretariat in the Preakness he may have also broke the Preakness record too. (I am not sure by what margin Secretariat broke the Preakness record.) Alydar was also a great horse but he too raced against a greater horse in Affirmed. Sham wouldn’t have finished last in the Belmont if he hadn’t injured himself during the race. He had speed, stamina and courage. He too had the large heart gene. He was a truly great horse.

@shopahauliquewithjacquelin7025 Ай бұрын

While I agree that Secretariat is the greatest racehorse that ever lived, and I own one of his double descendants, he is not a descendant of Man o' War. They both share Fair Play in their pedigree, with FP being the sire of Man o' War, and a distant grand sire for Secretariat through a different son. Also, while Phar Lap, Man o' War, Secretariat and Sham did have the large hearts, the source is commonly identified as being passed on by an English mare named Pocahontas from the 1800s. She is the common link. It is also an X linked gene, which is why it is called the X-Factor. Mares can pass it onto sons and daughters, but sons that get it, like MoW and Secretariat can only pass it onto their daughters. This is why Secretariat is such an excellent broodmare sire. His daughter produced farm foundation stallions by passing on these genes to their sons, including Gone West, Storm Cat, A.P. Indy, Dehere, Chief's Crown, and a number of others. Secretariat did have a son, Risen Star, that won the Preakness and Belmont Stakes, but Secretariat could not pass the large heart onto him. He would have to get it from his dam, if he had it. He may also have had a large heart, since when he ran the Belmont, his time was second only to his great sire, Secretariat. RS's time is now the 4th fastest Belmont Stakes. Secretariat's grandson, A.P. Indy has the 3rd fastest Belmont Stakes time. Sham and Secretariat were "first cousins", to use the human term. Their mothers, Sequoia and Somethingroyal, respectively, shared the same sire, Princequillo, a champion distance running horse, who passed the large heart genes onto the daughters. They passed it onto their famous sons.

@vincentflauto7650 Ай бұрын

Wow great info 🙏 thank you

@shopahauliquewithjacquelin7025 Ай бұрын

@@vincentflauto7650 Glad to share. My love of Secretariat caused me to buy one of his double descendants. She looks a lot like him with the flashy chestnut coat and 3 white sock on the same legs. She is expecting a Tonalist foal any day.

@Brick-so1ig Ай бұрын

Makes No Difference...The Blood is There and Bloodlines are Bloodlines Period Regardless

@shopahauliquewithjacquelin7025 Ай бұрын

@@Brick-so1ig except it does. The X factor large heart gene is only on the female line. Secretariat had it, but could not pass it to any sons, only daughters. Males cannot pass X linked chromosomes onto sons. Only Y linked.

@Brick-so1ig Ай бұрын

@@shopahauliquewithjacquelin7025 Okay...Who is Your Favorite Thoroughbred of All Time?

@Trampus002 Ай бұрын

Sham war a very GREAT racehorse , and except for the year he was born, could have won the Triple Crown. I would like to add that the great Secretariat won by 31 lengths, not 25. I personally don’t believe any horse could have beaten Secretariat that day at Belmont. Love to both of these wonderful, beautiful animals!❤

@johnwalsh3215 Ай бұрын

Secretariat won Belmont by 31 lengths other than that it’s a good video

@weasel2173 27 күн бұрын

Good video, but you left out the Wood Memorial. It was ran 2 weeks prior to the Kentucky Derby. Sham ran a good race and finished ahead of Secretariat, but was beaten by a head by a horse named Angle Light.

@nealbennett4950 15 күн бұрын

Sham might have been scared but from his Jockey's whip . He beat Sham in all three triple crown races .

@johndoe-yw7eb Ай бұрын

Sham’s Derby was a great race, but on the topic of Triple Crown bridesmaids, Alydar accomplished far more on the track and way, way, way more in his stud career.

@guidododo4822 27 күн бұрын

No, Sham got his big heart from Princequillo.

@bobdibenedetto5891 9 күн бұрын

Sham gets lost in the crowd, sadly. Poor equine was just unfortunately born the same year as Secretariat. ..can't be overlooked. 2nd fastest Derby finish ever and 5th? fastest Preakness ever. Jeepers people, he smokes a lot of the more recognized/popular horses that are given more credit/recognition.

@gregwatson6356 8 күн бұрын

I will argue that Point Given was the best horse to NOT win the Kentucky Derby.

@vincentflauto7650 Ай бұрын

You gotta make a very good case for alydar.

@Brick-so1ig Ай бұрын

Alydar Was Better Than Sham

@Psyfi85 Ай бұрын

@@Brick-so1iglol

@brianpencall4882 21 күн бұрын

Santa Ana? No, Santa Anita. Any other year, Sham would have won the Triple Crown.

@MrHowie18 Ай бұрын

The greatest has to be Native Dancer. 10 in a row lose the Derby by a nose and then 10 in a row! Also Alydar better than Sham and Easy Goer very good.

@nealbennett4950 15 күн бұрын

Sham would not have won the Belmont big heart or not . There were two other horses in the race that he had to beat . No one will ever know but I don't think so .

@Psyfi85 3 күн бұрын

Well, jockey error certainly played a role in the result, and trainer instructions. Nevertheless, Sham still went all out because he was asked to and because he was a warrior. Unfortunately those instructions nearly killed Sham that day.

@Brick-so1ig Ай бұрын

Sham Was "5 for 13" Lifetime Getting Beat by Other Horses and Fields Too....He Won The SA Derby is All...Sham Ran Some Fast Times "Behind" Secretariat But Shams Overall Resume is Very Mediocre at Best...Sham is NOT Even Close to 2nd Best Horse Not to Win Derby....That Title Probably Goes to Easy Goer

@thorne1239 Күн бұрын

5 for 13 lifetime and never won in open company. The lengths people go to prop up Secretariat is getting crazy.

@Brick-so1ig Күн бұрын

@@thorne1239 Easy Goer is My Favorite All Time Horse (Not Saying He Was The Best....But Secretariat Over 50 Years and Still Holds Record in All 3 Crown Races Including The 30+ Length Romp in an INCREDIBLE "2:24" Flat For 12F....He Was Also BRILLIANT on The Grass

@floycewhite6991 20 күн бұрын

Dislike stupid snapping background noise. I'm not a dog being called to attention.

@mikeallen5907 Ай бұрын

I’m sorry this guy is just making a story😢 but if you want the truth, he’s one of the greatest Sham is not so much😢 o These horses are much better than sham down below😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮🎉😂 winks the greatest turf horse to ever race😜 Melair. Beat snow, chief like a one legged stepchild both of those horses were girls.😮 John Henry what a monster Kona Gold what a beautiful sprinter of alltime. Flight Line incredible American Farrell did they forget about you🎉 where are arrow gate😮 yes 👍 you have the wrong idea by saying only the greatest you have no proof you have no factual information you don’t even know these horses. Do you know who megahertz is one of the best closers on turf black caviar Tepin where is your monster, Mark Cassie😮 this is what people talk about. They don’t know what they’re talking about. I’ve been gambling since I was nine years old. Don’t try to flex. There’s no guarantee. This is the greatest unless you run the race and obviously you don’t know these horses I’m talking about.😮 there’s 100 different horses that at any given time through history they could’ve played with secretariat i’m sorry, John Henry this guy is lost precisionist where are you 😮 candy ride? Charismatic.