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Before there was Big Red…there was “the Great Red Fox”
A century before Meadow Stable, home of Hall of Famers Secretariat, Riva Ridge, Hill Prince and Cicada, put Doswell, Virginia on the racing map, Bullfield Stable in nearby Hanover County dominated the American racing scene. Its most famous son … Continue reading
Secretariat Makes Racing History Again!
Forget all those contradictory times of 1:55, 1:54 2/5, even 1:53 2/5. Secretariat’s record time in the 1973 Preakness was an astonishing 1:53 flat! This is what Penny Chenery and her team proved to the Maryland Racing Commission yesterday, June … Continue reading
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Setting Secretariat’s Preakness Record Straight…It’s About Time!
One second. That’s all that stands between Secretariat and a complete record-breaking sweep of the Triple Crown. If Penny Chenery and the president of the Maryland Jockey Club, Thomas Chuckas, can prevail, this situation will finally be rectified after 40 years. … Continue reading
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Tagged horse racing, Penny Chenery, Secretariat, secretariat race horse, the Preakness, Triple Crown
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Secretariat Descendants Dominating the 2012 Derby!
Secretariat is running in the Derby this Saturday! Of the 20 contenders in the field, 16 of them can boast Big Red in their bloodlines. (verified through http://www.pedigreequery.com) The daughters of America’s Super Horse whose sons (Secretariat’s grandsons) established these dominant bloodlines are: Weekend … Continue reading
Viva Riva! Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Riva Ridge’s Derby Victory
In 1969, a muddy-bay colt with floppy ears would be saved from the floodwaters of Hurricane Camille at his Virginia farm. Later, he would rescue the same farm as it was sinking into debt and preserve it as … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Big Red!
March 30, 1970….a legend was born on a storied piece of land called The Meadow in Caroline County, Virginia. His fame would extend far beyond its pastures and paddocks. Decades later, his legacy and the loyalty of his legions of fans remains undiminished by the … Continue reading
The Secretariat Birthday Party Goes On!
Some of you may have heard the sad news that The Meadow, which was owned by the State Fair of Virginia, has been closed to the public. The Fair (a private, not for profit organization) was forced into Chapter 7 … Continue reading
Risen Star, Son of Secretariat
In light of the upcoming Risen Star Stakes on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Fairgrounds racetrack in New Orleans, we wanted to share a little something about its namesake. Risen Star (1985–1998) was one of Big Red’s best and biggest colts. He was … Continue reading
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Tagged A. P. Indy, Pulpit, risen star, risen star stakes, Secretariat
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Happy 90th Birthday, Penny Chenery!
We want to be the first to wish “The First Lady of Thoroughbred Racing,” Penny Chenery, a very happy 90th birthday tomorrow, January 27. In fact we will have the honor of relaying those wishes in person this weekend at a … Continue reading
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Secretariat’s Descendants – From the Homestretch to the Home Front: Good Showing at the Eclipse Awards
This continuing series looks at some of Secretariat’s most famous progeny and how the mighty stallion of Meadow Stable continues to fire the blood of some of the best racehorses on the track today. We will also look at the … Continue reading
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