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Secretariat’s 50th Anniversary Exhibit

Oct 5, 2023 - Oct 8, 2023
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Thursday, October 5 to Sunday, October 8, 2023

Woodbine Racetrack – 555 Rexdale Boulevard, Toronto ON

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Free entry

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SECRETARIAT’S 50th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBIT
presented by the National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame

OCTOBER 5 – 8
At the Nook | Level 3. Open during live racing.
“A horse that had the rare ability to make the biggest talents in the sport, horse and human, feel very small.”

The exhibit honours Secretariat, also known as ‘Big Red’, and celebrates his accomplishments including his 1973 Triple Crown win.
The exhibit features Secretariat’s 1973 Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Belmont Stakes, and Triple Crown trophies.

  • Secretariat’s 50th Anniversary Exhibit at Woodbine Racetrack from October 5 to October 8, 2023
  • Secretariat’s 50th Anniversary Exhibit at Woodbine Racetrack from October 5 to October 8, 2023
  • Secretariat’s 50th Anniversary Exhibit at Woodbine Racetrack from October 5 to October 8, 2023
  • Secretariat’s 50th Anniversary Exhibit at Woodbine Racetrack from October 5 to October 8, 2023
  • Secretariat’s 50th Anniversary Exhibit at Woodbine Racetrack from October 5 to October 8, 2023
  • Canadian International at Woodbine Racetrack Start Gate
  • Canadian International Race Action at Woodbine
  • Canadian International Races at Woodbine
  • Canadian International Race Action

Meet Hall of Fame Jockey

Secretariat’s 1973 Canadian International Win

At the wire, Secretariat bested his closest rival, Big Spruce, by 6 ½ lengths. Read More ⇒

Credit:  Woodbine Racetrack Archives

Secretariat’s Information and Statistics

INFO & STATS

  • March 30, 1970
  • The Meadow in Doswell, Virginia
  • Bold Ruler
  • Somethingroyal
  • 16’2 Hands
  • 1200 Pounds
  • Meadow Stable, Penny Tweedy (Chenery)
  • Lucien Laurin
  • Ron Turcotte
  • Eddie Sweat
  • Jim Gaffney and Charlie Davis
  • Raced two years, 21-16-3-1
  • $1,316,808
  • October 4, 1989
  • Claiborne Farm in Paris, Kentucky
  • A.P. Indy, Gone West, Storm Cat, Elusive Quality, American Pharoah, Justify

2-Year-Old Season (1972)

  • Sanford Stakes, Hopeful Stakes, Belmont Futurity, Laurel Futurity, Garden State Stakes.
  • Champagne Stakes (disqualified from 1st)
  • 2 year-old Colt, Horse of the Year

3-Year-Old Season (1973)

  • Kentucky Derby (new track record), Preakness Stakes (new track record), Belmont Stakes (new WORLD record), Bay Shore Stakes, Gotham Stakes (tied track record), Arlington Invitational, Marlboro Cup (new WORLD record), Man O’War Stakes (new course record), Canadian International.
  • Woodward Stakes, Whitney Stakes.
  • Wood Memorial
  • 3 year-old Colt, Grass Horse, Horse of the Year

Event Details

Thursday, October 5 to Sunday, October 8, 2023

Woodbine Racetrack – 555 Rexdale Boulevard, Toronto ON

Free parking

Free entry

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