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Message: [QUOTE="dennismenace, post: 5280105, member: 6158"] I think the arm problems most often come from the breaking ball (curves but especially sliders). Still, he was so unique that he is in a class by himself. Somewhat analogous to Secretariat winning the Preakness by 26-27 lengths. Autopsy of Secretariat revealed an abnormally large heart: Secretariat, the legendary racehorse, is famous for many reasons, including his exceptionally large heart. Here's what's known about Secretariat's heart: [LIST] [*][B]Size:[/B] After Secretariat's death in 1989, an autopsy revealed that his heart weighed an estimated 22 pounds. [*][B]Comparison to average:[/B] This was significantly larger than the average Thoroughbred heart, which typically weighs around 8.5 pounds. [*][B]Significance:[/B] The large heart is believed to have contributed to Secretariat's exceptional racing ability by allowing him to pump more blood and oxygen throughout his body. [*][B]Condition:[/B] Despite its size, the veterinarian who performed the necropsy noted that Secretariat's heart was in perfect condition, with no signs of pathological enlargement. [/LIST] [B]In conclusion:[/B] Secretariat's heart was a remarkable organ, much larger than average and likely a key factor in his extraordinary racing success. [/QUOTE]