(((((Laura))))) I hope the rest of your weekend was great!
I don't know that you have to be a horse person to understand that Secretariat was special. The only races I ever watch are the Triple Crown races, and not always those, but I know that the Affirmed/Alydar duels were some of the best drama sports has seen!
Saying that stuff in front of children is scary. And telling you to tell your lawyer? He isn't thinking clearly. You are right though, his family won't believe you. Think carefully before you involve them.