LATEST BLOG POSTS, 2/26/2023:Prince of Leisure (IRE) and Arctic Wings (IRE) were added to “Oldest Racehorses on the Memorial”
and
Postmaster (GB) was added to
“Most Starts for Racehorses on the Memorial”
(scroll down)
You will find thousands of Thoroughbreds herein who gave their livesin an extreme sport, yet the majority of fallen racehorses go unreported, often missing in action or hidden by racing authorities in unfairness tothe horses and the people who love and support them. Here we give as many as possible the honor they deserve.
World Racehorse Memorial
Year 2023Years 2014–2022
Years 1800–2013
Abbreviations
Track Codes & Locations
FAQ
Suggest a HorseVisitors suggest horses anonymously.
Historical Document for the Horses
Memorial Purpose & Criteria
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| Fate’s Secret (1992-2016), 24yo bay horse or gelding |
UPDATED 2/26/2023 — 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 2/26/2023 — 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.
