Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Secretariat
Legendary Thoroughbred Champion 1970-1989
— (Bold Ruler - Somethingroyal, by Princequillo) —
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 23, 2022
1. Secretariat Marker
Inscription.
Secretariat, a chestnut colt of imposing size and beauty, was the outstanding Thoroughbred of the last half of the 20th Century. He showed his brilliance early by earning the Horse of the Year Eclipse award as a two-year-old. He went on to win 16 of his 21 starts, sweeping the 1973 Triple Crown: the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes, setting new track records in each race. His 31-length triumph in the Belmont awed the racing world and sports fans everywhere as one of the most thrilling sports events ever. Here, he is depicted in the winner's circle after the Kentucky Derby with his jockey Ron Turcotte aboard and led by his groom Eddie Sweat.
Secretariat, a chestnut colt of imposing size and beauty, was the outstanding Thoroughbred of the last half of the 20th Century. He showed his brilliance early by earning the Horse of the Year Eclipse award as a two-year-old. He went on to win 16 of his 21 starts, sweeping the 1973 Triple Crown: the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes, setting new track records in each race. His 31-length triumph in the Belmont awed the racing world and sports fans everywhere as one of the most thrilling sports events ever. Here, he is depicted in the winner's circle after the Kentucky Derby with his jockey Ron Turcotte aboard and led by his groom Eddie Sweat.
Erected by Edwin Bogucki, bronze by sculptor.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1973.
Location. 38° 8.993′ N, 84° 31.198′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Iron Works Parkway and Iron Works Pike. Marker is near the entrance to Kentucky Horse Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington KY 40511, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Man o' War/Isaac Burns Murphy Memorial (a few steps from this marker);
Also see . . . Secretariat - Belmont Stakes 1973. Television broadcast of his dominating win to secure the Triple Crown. (The New York Racing Association, Inc., uploaded March 13, 2015) (Submitted on July 30, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 23, 2022
2. Secretariat Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
