Thatâs why itâs important to know how much alcohol your drink contains. In the United States, one standard drink contains roughly 14 grams of pure alcohol, which is found in: 1  12 ounces of regular beer, which is usually about 5% alcohol. 2  5 ounces of wine, which is typically about 12% alcohol.
Secretariat was a racing champion stallion. His stud fees, as best research showed, were $125,000 per mare.
Then there was Secretariat at the 1973 Belmont Stakes. He carried a lot more than jockey Ron Turcotte when he went to the gate a 1-to-10 favorite. He had the weight of Secretariat Mania on his back. The international buzz surrounding him was deafening.