Most Starts for Racehorses on the Memorial

Kingarvie (CAN) (1943-1955), 12yo chestnut horse 

UPDATED 4/27/2026 — Despite the dangers of racing, some horses perform a high number of starts before suffering a fatal injury. On the Memorial, Queen’s Plate winner Kingarvie (USA) has reigned as our “king of starts” with 169 races. Now Peachey Carnehand (GB) co-reigns with the same number of starts.

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