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Wandshara (FR) (2004-2007), 3yo bay filly


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)

7/01/2023

Welcome to the Memorial

You will find thousands of Thoroughbreds herein who gave their lives
in an extreme sport. Yet many more have gone unreported, whether
missing in action or hidden by the connections or racing authorities
in unfairness to the horses and the public. Therefore, we
seek to give fallen racehorses the honor they deserve.

World Racehorse Memorial
Years 2023–Present
Years 2014–2022
Years 1800–2013
Abbreviations
Track Codes & Locations
FAQ

Historical Document for the Horses

Purpose & Criteria

Suggest a Horse

6/30/2023

Oldest Racehorses on the Memorial

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.

6/29/2023

Most Starts for Racehorses on the Memorial

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.

6/28/2023

What’s in a Name?

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.

6/27/2023

Singapore’s Only Racecourse Has Now Closed

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 >>