LATEST BLOG POSTS, 10/25/2024:These valiant horses have joined our featured lists:
Caesar’s Palace (GER) and Ptarmigan Ridge l (GB),
“Most Starts for Racehorses on the Memorial”;
Southerndown (IRE), “Most Starts for Racehorses on the Memorial”
and “Oldest Racehorses on the Memorial”;
Wot No Cash (GB), “Oldest Racehorses on the Memorial”
(see below)
You will find thousands of Thoroughbreds herein who gave their livesin an extreme sport. Yet many more have gone unreported, whethermissing in action or hidden by the connections or racing authoritiesin unfairness to the horses and the public. Therefore, weseek to give fallen racehorses the honor they deserve.
World Racehorse MemorialYears 2023–PresentYears 2014–2022
Years 1800–2013
Abbreviations
Track Codes & Locations
FAQ
Historical Document for the Horses
Purpose & Criteria
Suggest a Horse
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Fate’s Secret (1992-2016), 24yo bay horse or gelding |
UPDATED 10/25/2024 — Often starting at age 2, some horses endure lifelong racing careers, never to retire before they finally suffer a fatal injury. Currently, eventer
Fate’s Secret (USA)
is the Memorial’s oldest horse at age 24.
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Kingarvie (CAN) (1943-1955), 12yo chestnut horse |
UPDATED 10/24/2024 — Despite the dangers of racing, some horses go on to perform a high number of starts before suffering a fatal injury. On the Memorial, Queen’s Plate winner
Kingarvie (USA) still reigns as king of starts at 169 races.
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Tin Cup Chalice (2005-2009), 4yo bay gelding |
UPDATED 10/26/2024 — The clever and endearing names given to racehorses seem to reflect a love and hope their keepers hold for these noble creatures.
UPDATED 10/7/2024 — On October 5, 2024, the city-state’s only racetrack, Singapore Turf Club
in Kranji, ran its final 10 races, culminating with the 100th Grand Singapore Gold Cup (Group 1), won by 6yo gelding Smart Star (AUS). Thus ends the meet and horseracing at this track, leaving behind a 182-year racing legacy, and making way for a housing development. Race Results >>