Ron Turcotte
Ron Turcotte was a Hall of Fame jockey renowned for riding Secretariat to the Triple Crown in 1973, a feat that ended a 25-year drought in horse racing. Born in 1941 in Drummond, New Brunswick, he won over 3,000 races in his career before becoming paraplegic after a riding accident in 1978. Turcotte is remembered not only for his remarkable achievements on the racetrack but also for his advocacy for fellow riders and his compassionate character.
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He was a Hall of Fame jockey who rode Secretariat to the Triple Crown in 1973.
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Dominican Republic· 2025-09-04
Ron Turcotte, the jockey who rode Secretariat 52 years ago to a record-breaking Triple Crown victory, passed away at home in northern New Brunswick.
Canada has lost one of its greatest sporting figures in Ron Turcotte
Canada· 2025-08-25
Ron Turcotte, the Hall of Fame Canadian jockey who rode Secretariat to the 1973 Triple Crown, has died at 84.
Ron Turcotte, the Hall of Fame Canadian jockey who rode Secretariat to the 1973 Triple Crown, has died at 84Canada· 2025-08-23
Ron Turcotte was a legendary jockey who rode Secretariat to the Triple Crown in 1973.
Ron Turcotte, jockey who rode Secretariat to Triple Crown, dies at 84
United States· 2025-08-22
Ron Turcotte was a Hall of Fame jockey who rode Secretariat to the 1973 Triple Crown.
Ron Turcotte, the Hall of Fame jockey who rode Secretariat to the 1973 Triple Crown, has died at 84United States· 2025-08-22
