Interactive: Triple Crown Winners
Relive the exciting campaigns of all the Triple Crown champions with photos, retrospectives, and on-site accounts of their Belmont Stakes (gr. I) victories from the pages of The Blood-Horse. View Interactive
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Foal Crop Size Favors California Chrome
A shrinking foal crop over the last several years may give California Chrome an edge over past Derby/Preakness winners heading into the June 7 Belmont Stakes (gr. I).
Assault, Secretariat, Affirmed Lead 'Chrome'
- By Frank Angst
- Racing, Triple Crown, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, West Region, Kentucky, Mid-Atlantic
If California Chrome wins the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) June 7 at Belmont Park, he would become the first California-bred Triple Crown winner and just the fourth horse bred outside of Kentucky to sweep the three classics.
Triple Crown Winners Talk California Chrome
Connections of Triple Crown winners Secretariat, Seattle Slew, and Affirmed talked May 27 about California Chrome, his connections, and his chances in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I).
'Chrome' Can Do It, Say Past TC Winners
The connections of Secretariat, Seattle Slew, and Affirmed all feel Chrome is the one.
Slideshow: Triple Crown Winners
Honoring the eleven horses who have captured the Triple Crown. View Slideshow
Haskin: Chrome Sweet Chrome
Once again, we have reached the gates of the pantheon. Beyond beckons the ghosts of Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Affirmed, Citation, and the seven other Triple Crown winners who have attained immortality. read blog
California Hopes for Another Classic Victory
A historical comparison of Kentucky Derby winners foaled in Kentucky with those foaled outside the Bluegrass State suggests that they win additional Triple Crown races at an identical rate.
Turcotte Issues Statement Against Churchill
Hall of Fame jockey Ron Turcotte, two-time Derby winner with Secretariat and Riva Ridge, issues April 30 statement: "This lack of basic consideration also applies to many others who helped shape Churchill Downs' history..."
The Influence of Bold Ruler
Once upon a time there was a brave young prince named Bold Ruler, who became the greatest stallion of his time.
Secretariat Celebration Set for March 29
The annual birthday celebration for legendary 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat is set for March 29 at his birthplace in Doswell, Va.
Haskin: Little Current and the Year After Red
- By Steve Haskin
Pity any 3-year-old that had the misfortune to come along the year after Secretariat. read blog
Haskin: Penny's 92nd Birthday Party
- By Steve Haskin
The party is about to begin. The guests, both two-legged and four-legged, are arriving to celebrate Penny Chenery's 92nd birthday. read blog
Chenery Film to Make California Premiere
The film "Penny & Red: The Life of Secretariat's Owner" will have its California premiere Jan. 11 at the Krikorian Theatre in Monrovia.
Finalists Announced, Vox Populi Voting Begins
Created by Secretariat's owner Penny Cheney, the Vox Populi Award recognizes the racehorse whose popularity and racing excellence best resounded with the public and gained recognition for the sport during the past year.
NYRA Posts YouTube 'Secretariat Collection'
In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Secretariat's retirement parade at Aqueduct, The New York Racing Association has released "The Secretariat Collection," a YouTube playlist with all 15 starts in New York.
Inbreeding to Secretariat: Not a Passing Fad
MAHUBAH'S CORNER
The great Secretariat is not exactly in Herod's position yet as a universal influence on pedigrees, but he may be moving in that direction.
The Racing Hub: Marlboro Cup of Champions
The first Marlboro Cup in 1973 was conceived as a match race between Secretariat and Riva Ridge. What it evolved into was an extraordinary race with five champions in the seven-horse field. read blog
Chenery Film Details Affair With Laurin
In a new documentary, Penny Chenery reveals that during Secretariat's 1973 Triple Crown run she had an affair with her champion racehorse's trainer, Lucien Laurin.
Secretariat Festival Takes Place Sept. 20-21
The sixth annual Secretariat Festival in Paris, Ky., features an appearance by Penny Chenery, and the world premiere of film "Penny & Red: The Life of Secretariat's Owner."
Chenery Documentary Premiere in Lexington
The documentary "Penny & Red: the Life of Secretariat's Owner," depicting the life of Penny Chenery, whose family's Meadow Stable bred and raced the great racehorse, will have its premiere Sept. 20 in Lexington.
Slideshow: Skip Dickstein Saratoga Highlights
Skip Dickstein highlights Saratoga through years of his photography. view slideshow
Haskin's 45 years of Saratoga Memories
- By Steve Haskin
Memories of great horses and family moments. read blog
Secretariat Podcast: Post TC, Ron Turcotte
Ron Turcotte reflects on Secretariat after the Triple Crown.
Haskin Series Part 4: Secretariat's Grooms
- By Steve Haskin
Remembering the grooms who took care of Secretariat at The Meadow. read blog
NYRA Places Secretariat Belmont Margin Pole
The New York Racing Association has placed a blue-and-white striped pole inside the main track that marks 31 lengths from the finish line, the margin of Secretariat's victory in the 1973 Belmont Stakes (gr. I).
Secretariat Podcast: Belmont, Ron Turcotte
Ron Turcotte remembers Secretariat's Belmont Stakes and the completion of the Triple Crown.
Secretariat Podcast: Belmont, Penny Chenery
Penny Chenery remembers Secretariat's Belmont Stakes and the completion of the Triple Crown.
Pedigree: Kentucky Derby Winners as Sires
by Anne Peters
Winning the Derby immediately marks a colt as a potential stallion prospect. Breeding success does not always follow, however, and the commercial market has been hard on Derby winners in recent years.
Secretariat Podcast: Preakness, Ron Turcotte
Ron Turcotte looks back on Secretariat's victory in the Preakness.
Secretariat Podcast: Preakness, Penny Chenery
Penny Chenery looks back on Secretariat's victory in the Preakness.
Motion, Smithwick, Pino Honored in Maryland
The Maryland Horse Industry Board presented Touch of Class awards to trainer H. Graham Motion, jockey Mario Pino, and author Patrick Smithwick Jr. at a May 14 ceremony in Silver Spring.
Secretariat Podcast: The Derby, Penny Chenery
Penny Chenery looks back on Secretariat's victory in the Derby.
Secretariat Podcast: The Derby, Ron Turcotte
Ron Turcotte looks back on Secretariat's victory in the Derby.
Events to Commemorate Secretariat's Crown
Events to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Secretariat's Triple Crown championship have been scheduled for the Baltimore, Md., area during the week leading up to the May 18 Preakness Stakes (gr. I).
Secretariat Podcast Series: The Gotham
Ron Turcotte looks back on Secretariat's victory in the Gotham.
Thirty Horses Set for Saratoga Walk of Fame
Patterned after Hollywood's Walk of Fame, the new attraction is part of the 150th anniversary of Thoroughbred racing at the track. New York Racing Association and the Saratoga 150 Committee announced plans.
Turcotte Documentary to Open Derby Week
A National Film Board of Canada's documentary, Secretariat's Jockey, Ron Turcotte, will premiere during Kentucky Derby Week in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of Secretariat's historic Triple Crown campaign.
Secretariat Podcast Series: The Bay Shore
Penny Chenery recalls Secretariat's 3yo debut in the Bay Shore Stakes.
Bourbon Event to Honor Secretariat
A limited edition bourbon decanter featuring the likeness of the great Secretariat and his jockey Ron Turcotte will be unveiled May 1 at the Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs.
Wise Dan a Reminder of Overbrook's Class
by Anne Peters
It's unusual when a turf horse gets recognition beyond his favorite surface, so for Wise Dan to be voted champion turf male of 2012, champion older male, and Horse of the Year shows how dominating he is.
Haskin Photo Blog: Journey with the Greats
- By Steve Haskin
Step back in time and enjoy the images of racing and the horses who made history. read blog
At Large: Horses of the Year Maiden Wins
- By Tom LaMarra
Here's a look at where Horses of the Year earned their first victories. read blog
Haskin: Big Red and the Winter of '73
- By Steve Haskin
It's hard to believe 40 years have passed since the winter of 1973. Racing's two hubs as usual were Hialeah and Gulfstream in Florida and Santa Anita in California. read blog
What's Going On Here: Promote from Within
Chenery's message: Remind people it's fun to go to the races read blog
Chenery Honored by Thoroughbred Club
Penny Chenery spoke to a packed house Sept. 29 at the Keeneland Entertainment Center at the 81st testimonial dinner of the Thoroughbred Club of America.
Wise Dan: Formidable on Any Surface
PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
With his smashing victory Sept. 16 in the Ricoh Woodbine Mile (Can-IT), Wise Dan underlined that he is a formidable performer on any surface.
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