Last Two Living Descendants Of Secretariat Celebrate Birthdays

The story of the legendary Triple Crown winner travelled around the world - as, indeed, did a number of his offspring. In the first part of a two-part examination of how Secretariat's offspring fared overseas, Patricia McQueen concentrates on his daughters Secretariat was more than simply an American phenomenon, as his story resonated across the…

Coming into the Grade 2 Secretariat Stakes held for the first time at Colonial Downs last month, no one expected Gigante to win the race with 22-1 odds. However, the Virginia-bred 3-year-old made history by winning the stakes in the state where he was born. Now Gigante is making his return to Colonial Downs for the second time this year to compete…

A trainer takes her horse on a practice run on the dirt track at Colonial Downs. From George Washington pitting his best breed of horses against Thomas Jefferson's to the spectacular Triple Crown victory of Doswell-born Secretariat in 1973, horse racing has a legendary history in Virginia. Now that legend is about to get a leg up. Colonial Downs,…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDKY) - The lore and pageantry of the Kentucky Derby have been etched in racing history since its inaugural running in 1875, but some winners of "The Run for the Roses" stand apart. Long-shot winners like Rich Strike in 2022 and blazing-fast times like those achieved by Secretariat in 1973 have cemented the race as one of the most…

COCHRANTON, Pa. - There is no sign or even a marker, only the house number decals stuck to the side of an ordinary black mailbox to inform visitors that this is the right place. Bright Futures Farm is home to eight retired thoroughbreds, but neither the farm nor the horses are the sort people seek out. These are not your resplendent rolling hills…

Lois Aichholz would still bet on Secretariat. Even though the horse has retired, Secretariat, one of horse racing's most iconic names, holds a special place in the New Haven horsewoman's heart. "I took a trip to Claiborne Farm (in Kentucky in 1980)," she said. "We went all around the farm. We were introduced to all the stallions, and I'm thinking,…

Forte is Amy Moore's very first foal and now the favorite to win the Kentucky Derby. MILLWOOD, Va. - If you've ever thought of chucking big city life and buying a farm, you can take heart in the story of former high-powered D.C. lawyer Amy Moore. The Virginia horse farmer's first colt is now the favorite in the Kentucky Derby. Like a colt let loose…

No racehorse has ever captured the hearts of U.S. racing fans quite like Secretariat. In 1973, "Big Red" embarked upon an unforgettable Triple Crown-winning campaign with a string of dominant classic victories that will never be matched to become the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years. 2023 marks the 50 anniversary of that remarkable season, and…

Perhaps there is no racetrack in the world that better encapsulates the industry of Thoroughbred horse racing than the Keeneland Race Course. Set among the beautiful rolling hills of Kentucky's bluegrass, the Lexington, Kentucky track is the centerpiece of the capital of Thoroughbred horse racing worldwide. Home to numerous important races,…

COCHRANTON - Trusted Company, a Chestnut mare with a white blaze and two white hooves, makes her home at Bright Futures Farm near Cochranton. At the age of 33, she doesn't do much except eat, sleep and mosey about. The name may mean nothing to most people. But when horse lovers and even those who aren't into equines hear the name of her father,…

Situated in front of the Kentucky Derby Museum is a 1500-pound sculpture of 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro with his ashes buried beneath it. The memorial is an attraction for those who visit Churchill Downs, with many people taking pictures next to Barbaro's statue. The museum grounds is also the final resting place for five other Derby winning…

But for one savvy bookmaker, a bomb shelter, and a smart horse who knew to get himself inside when he heard an air raid approaching, we might not have had Northern Dancer. Or Triple Crown winners Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Justify, and many other American and international racing greats. For this strange tale of the turf we need to go back to…

March 30, 1970. Racing champion Secretariat was born. After Citation in 1948, Secretariat became the first U.S. Triple Crown winner in 25 years and became the stuff of legend. New York Post columnist Larry Merchant said: "Secretariat is the kind of Big Horse that makes grown men weep, even when they are flint-hearted bettors, even when he goes off…

Secretariat: Trusted Company is daughter of Kentucky Derby winnerTrusted Company is the 34-year-old daughter of Secretariat that stays at Bright Futures Farm in Pennsylvania. Trusted Company, the last known living daughter of Secretariat, has died. She was 34 years old. Of the more than 660 horses the legendary Secretariat reportedly sired between…

NEW KENT - On Saturday, I had a hay day at Colonial Downs Racetrack's "Festival of Racing." Princess Anne Hunt chose the exciting venue to celebrate huntsman Martyn Blackmore's birthday. Colonial's "Festival of Racing" card included the Arlington Million, $500000 Beverly D and $500, 000 Secretariat Stakes. My card included eating cake, admiring…