Man O' War ~ Secretariat - Vintage Club 2023

Ask anyone to name the world's most famous horse and the answer will most likely be Secretariat. His true story is still the stuff of legend. His astonishing 31-length victory in the Belmont Stakes, accomplished after winning the first two racing jewels in the Triple Crown, has yet to be repeated. In the Kentucky Derby, Secretariat set a speed record of 1:59 2/5, and he captured the Preakness Stake with ease, securing the Triple Crown win for 1973. Secretariat was the son of Bold Ruler out of Somethingroyal. Known as "Big Red", the large, beautifully conformed chestnut ran in the blue and white checkered colors of Meadow Stables. He made it on two "Athletes of the Century" lists for his accomplishments.  It has recently been discovered that the secret to Big Red's success was his remarkable way of running, which is more like a dog than a typical horse.  With his extremely flexible back and hindquarters, he could tuck and spring forward, resulting in two periods each stride where no feet were on the ground, as opposed to one, which is the norm.  He was truly a remarkable athlete!

This beautiful portrait of the legend is done on the Classic Man O' War mold.  It sports his recognizable copper chestnut coat, socks and stripe - This time in glossy!  As a Vintage Club release, it comes with some fun extras:  A blue ribbon reminiscent of the 1977's Lady Phase Gift Set, a COA pamphlet with information on other Secretariat model versions, a full-color cardboard hat box like those used decades ago, and his Breyer shipping box.  Only 950 were made.

This fellow is Factory Mint and beautiful, with soft highlights and bright whites. Just look at that shading!  He comes with his original full-color picture box and his blue ribbon, still in its factory package.

Size:  Classic

Breyer Model #712475