The 2026 Kentucky Derby field offers a striking reminder of Secretariat’s enduring impact on thoroughbred racing.

He was so good that The Sporting News quoted a trainer before the 1973 Kentucky Derby saying: “It was like watching a ...

Secretariat's family tree is so widespread that many of the horses in the 2026 Kentucky Derby have multiple tracks in their ...

During the week of the 151st Kentucky Derby, one of the most intense points of commentary came from the observation that Secretariat (by Bold Ruler) was in the pedigree of every Kentucky Derby starter ...

Kentucky Derby fans may be surprised to learn Secretariat has a unique connection to an Arizona inn south of Tucson.

Secretariat’s 1973 Triple Crown run remains one of the most iconic moments in sports history, with records that still stand over 50 years later. His blend of speed, stamina, and dominance redefined ...

If records are made to be broken, then Secretariat is a spectacular exception to the rule. It has been 52 years since the 1973 Kentucky Derby winner accomplished record times in all three Triple Crown ...

Seth Hancock, the semi-retired former Claiborne Farm president, is from a long line of horsemen inducted into horse racing's ...

MINNEAPOLIS — As they made their way to Kentucky, Jack and Lynn Nankivil considered how to create a good first impression. They were looking to make a purchase that could change their lives, one that ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — More than any Kentucky Derby in the last half-century, Saturday’s festivities at Churchill Downs will illustrate why horse racing is the rare sport without a simmering GOAT debate.

It’s been 46 years since Secretariat ran the fastest race in the Kentucky Derby’s 144-year history, at 1:59.4 minutes. Since then, only one other horse has completed the course in under two ...