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.

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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.

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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.

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The Rise of Fatality Reports

11/23/2024 — Since this Memorial’s inception in 2005 we’ve seen a rise in racehorse-fatality reports. Most of us operate independently, in silos, approaching the subject from various angles, while using sources of varying access, transparency, and accuracy. More >>