Grin...yes, it sure seemed that all the other horses had somehow taken a wrong turn. All you could see was that gorgeous red horse running by himself. I still see it all in my mind's eye as if it were yesterday. Sigh.
I believe that Secretariat is a descendent of Eclipse, and that makes him a descendant of the Darley Arab.
Yes, I still visualize that moment and can recall how confused I was.
Some days are good, some not. Had the winner today but don't feel like celebrating.