Are any of secretariats foals still alive?

Secretariat had more than 650 registered foals when he died, the last group born in 1990. Today, there are two living Secretariat offspring: 34-year-old Border Run and 33-year-old Trusted Company, both of whom celebrated birthdays on Jan. 1, reports Thoroughbred Racing Commentary.

Did any of secretariats foals win?

But over the years Secretariat's genes produced a number of successful offspring. Of 663 named foals, 341 won at the track and 54 became stakes winners. Secretariat never produced a male offspring to carry on as a leading sire, but his daughters more than took up the slack.

Who is Secretariat's most successful offspring?

The most successful racehorse he ever produced was Lady's Secret, a multiple stakes winner that won an Eclipse Award as horse of the year. His other greatest offspring were Risen Star, a Preakness and Belmont winner, and Tinners Way, a colt from his final crop of foals.

Did Secretariat sire any foals?

Put out to stud in late 1973, he sired nearly 600 foals, including one horse that sold for more than $1 million at auction—but nearly all of his male offspring failed miserably at the racetrack.

Who was Secretariat's first offspring?

First Secretary – the first-ever son of 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat – received nothing but good looks and bloodlines form his old man. No pointers on how to prance, prick his ears, look powerful, run across the field . . .

SECRETARIAT - THE LAST TWO REMAINING DIRECT DESCENDANTS OF BIG RED | BORDER RUN

Where is Secretariat buried standing up?

After his racing career, Secretariat stood at stud at Claiborne until he was 19, when he died of laminitis, an incurable condition affecting a horse's hooves. Secretariat's grave is located in an understated horse cemetery, past two brick pillars with granite roosters atop them, behind Claiborne's main office.

Where is Secretariat's grave?

Secretariat was buried in a 6 by 6-foot oak casket lined with orange silk, the color used by Claiborne's racing stables. He was buried near his sire, Bold Ruler, in a small graveyard behind the office at the farm. The brass nameplate on Secretariat's stall door will remain there.

Did Penny Chenery ever sell Secretariat?

Chenery made headlines by successfully syndicating Secretariat for $6.08 million and Riva Ridge for $5 million. Eventually the Meadow in Doswell, Virginia, also was sold to settle the estate.

What was Secretariat stud fee?

As the builder of Meadow Stud, he left behind hefty estate taxes. His family decided to pay the bill by selling Secretariat to a breeding syndicate that would assume ownership at the end of the horse's racing days. The price tag was a then-record $6.08 million.

What was Secretariat's bloodline?

Pedigree notes

Secretariat is outcrossed through five generations. He is a full brother to 1967 Selima Stakes winner Syrian Sea, dam of Grade 2 winner Alada (by Riva Ridge) and third dam of 1992 American champion 3-year-old filly Saratoga Dew.

Are there any horses with Secretariat bloodline?

Secretariat had more than 650 registered foals when he died, the last group born in 1990. Today, there are two living Secretariat offspring: 34-year-old Border Run and 33-year-old Trusted Company, both of whom celebrated birthdays on Jan.

Did Secretariat have any full siblings?

Technically, they are half-brothers since their fathers were different. Bold Ruler sired Secretariat, while Straight Flush was sired by Riva Ridge. Somethingroyal produced 18 offspring by 12 different stallions, so Straight Flush had 17 brothers and sisters.

How much is Secretariat worth today?

At the beginning of his three-year-old year, Secretariat was syndicated for a record-breaking $6.08 million (equivalent to $37.1 million in 2021), on the condition that he be retired from racing by the end of the year.

What happened to Secretariat's last grandson?

Storm Cat, the Thoroughbred stallion who once commanded one of the highest breeding fees in North America, died Wednesday at Overbrook Farm in Lexington. He was 30.

Are any Triple Crown winners descendants of Secretariat?

Justify is the second descendant of Secretariat to win the Triple Crown. In 2015, American Pharoah, a great-great-great grandson, broke the long dry spell of 37 years as the first horse to claim the crown since Affirmed won in 1978.

Why was Secretariat's heart so large?

Secretariat's hindquarters were the main source of his power, with a sloped croup that extended the length of his femur. When in full stride, his hind legs were able to reach far under himself, increasing his drive. His ample girth, long back and well-made neck all contributed to his heart-lung efficiency.”

Who is the fastest horse in history?

Quarter horses racing 440-yard have been timed running 55 mph, the fastest recorded speed of any horse. Guinness World Record recognizes Winning Brew, a Thoroughbred, as the fastest horse in the world at 43.97 mph.

What caused Secretariat laminitis?

As laminitis is a major life-threatening disease in horses, Dr. Swerczek's research focused on nitrate toxicity as a suspected cause of laminitis, a suspected cause of the very laminitis that affected Secretariat, causing his premature death.

Does Secretariat still hold track records?

Secretariat is the first horse that comes to mind when listing Kentucky Derby records. Arguably the best thoroughbred of all-time, he still holds the Kentucky Derby record at 1:59.40, set in 1973. He also set records at the Preakness and Belmont Stakes en route to a Triple Crown.

How accurate is the movie Secretariat?

Moderator Nick Clooney's favorite question for each panelist was whether the movie was totally accurate to the real-life story it professed to tell. The prevailing answer was: not particularly. “No,” said Katie Chenery Tweedy, daughter of Secretariat owner Penny Chenery Tweedy.

Was Secretariat embalmed?

His run ended when he was euthanized in a van on October 4, 1989 at the age of 19. He was embalmed and mourned. Rodeo recalls his reign, how he outdistanced Sham, one of the Hancock family's other star racehorses, for the Crown. Sonny and Cher wanted Secretariat on their show.

What horse is buried at Belmont?

Legacy. Ruffian is buried near a flag pole in the infield of Belmont Park, with her nose pointed toward the finish line. Ruffian posthumously earned the 1975 Eclipse Award for Outstanding Three-Year-Old Filly. In 1976, she was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.

Who took care of Secretariat?

No one was closer to Secretariat than his groom, the late Eddie Sweat. Through thick and thin, sunshine and pouring rain, the great horse's personal caretaker was always at his charge's side.