Secretariat Stakes Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Grade II
Horse Race:Secretariat Stakes
Location:Colonial Downs
New Kent County, Virginia
Inaugurated:1974 at Arlington Park
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Website:Colonial Downs
Distance:One mile
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Three-year-olds
Weight:123 lbs. with allowances
Purse:$500,000 (2023)

The Secretariat Stakes is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds over a distance of one mile on the turf. The event was originally raced at Arlington Park in Arlington Heights, Illinois as a supporting stakes race on the Arlington Million racing program.

Churchill Downs, whose parent company owns the land of the defunct Arlington Park racetrack, originally planned to run the Secretariat Stakes in 2022,[1] but the race was not run due to issues with the Churchill Downs turf course.[2] The 2023 race was re-scheduled to be run at Churchill-owned Colonial Downs in Virginia.[3]

History

Precursor — Arlington Invitational

In 1973, after Secretariat became the first U.S. Triple Crown winner in twenty five years, many race tracks wanted to have him race at their tracks. Arlington racetrack management offered to run him in the American Derby but it was too soon after his Belmont Stakes victory.[4] Instead, management established an event that would enhance Secretariat's connections. This event was called the Arlington Invitational with $125,000 stakes offered in order to showcase Secretariat to Chicago racing fans and it was held 29 June 1973. A crowd of 41,223 witnessed seeing the three challengers grouped as a single betting entry at 6–1 and Secretariat was 1–20 odds-on which created a minus pool of $17,941. Secretariat won the miles race by nine lengths in 1:47 flat, just off the track record set by Damascus with My Gallant and Our Native running second and third respectively. Both of these horses had lost to the champion in the Triple Crown series.[5] The performance produced a lasting impression on Arlington Park management.

Event

One year and one day after Secretariat's performance at Arlington Park, track management scheduled a race to honor him. The inaugural event was held 30 June 1974 over a distance of miles on the turf. The race was won in an upset with the 39-1 longshot Glossary winning. The event was set with Grade II status.

It was run over NaNmiles in 1975/76 and extended to NaNmiles from 1978 to 1984, before settling at miles from 1985 to 2018.

In 1984 the event was upgraded to Grade I status.[6]

In 1985 the event was held at Hawthorne Race Course over a shorter distance of miles.[7]

There was no race run in 1988, 1998 and 1999.[7]

In 2005 it was included in the Grand Slam of Grass, which offered a substantial bonus to the winner of this race, the Colonial Turf Cup, the Virginia Derby and the Breeders' Cup Turf.

In 2019 the race was shortened to one mile.[7]

In 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, Arlington Park did not schedule the event in its abbreviated season.[8]

During the last year of racing at Arlington Park in 2021, the race was renamed the Bruce D. Stakes in honor of the late Bruce Duchossois, the son of track owner Richard L. Duchossois.[9]

In March 2022 Churchill Downs Incorporated (owner of the Arlington Park property) announced that it would move the Secretariat Stakes to Churchill Downs along with several of Arlington's traditional stakes races, including the Arlington Million.[1] A week and a half before the Secretariat was supposed to be run, Churchill announced that the Secretariat would not be contested due to issues with the Churchill Downs turf course, while the other major turf stakes formerly run at Arlington—the Arlington Million and the Beverly D. Stakes—would be run as scheduled.[2]

In December 2022 an agreement was reached between Churchill Downs and the American Graded Stakes Committee to move the 2023 Arlington Million and its supporting races, including the Secretariat Stakes, to Colonial Downs in Virginia.[3]

Records

Race record:

Margins:

Most wins by an owner:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Winners

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
At Colonial Downs – Secretariat Stakes
align=center 2024Trikari John R. VelazquezH. Graham MotionAmerman Racing align=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.92align=center $500,000align=center II[10]
align=center 2023GiganteJavier CastellanoSteve AsmussenIapetus Racing & Diamond T Racingalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.10align=center $500,000align=center II[11]
align=center 2022Race not held
At Arlington Park  - Bruce D. Stakes
align=center 2021Point Me ByLuis SaezEddie KenneallyHomewrecker Racingalign=center 1 milealign=center 1.37.70align=center $300,000align=center I[12]
Secretariat Stakes
align=center 2020Race not held
align=center 2019Valid PointJavier CastellanoChad C. Browne Five Racing Thoroughbreds & Michael J. Ryanalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.50align=center $500,000align=center I[13]
align=center 2018CarrickJohn R. VelazquezThomas MorleyDonegal Racingalign=center milesalign=center 2:01.04align=center $400,000align=center I[14]
align=center 2017Oscar PerformanceJose L. OrtizBrian A. LynchAmerman Racing (John & Jerry Amerman)align=center milesalign=center 2:01.79align=center $400,000align=center I[15]
align=center 2016Beach PatrolFlorent GerouxChad C. BrownJames Covello, Sheep Pond & Head of Plains Partnersalign=center milesalign=center 2:01.95align=center $450,000align=center I[16]
align=center 2015Highland Reel (IRE)Seamie HeffernanAidan P. O'Brienalign=center milesalign=center 2:02.26align=center $450,000align=center I[17]
align=center 2014Adelaide (IRE)Ryan L. MooreAidan P. O'BrienDerrick Smith, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor, B. Webb, J. Murray & J. Inghamalign=center milesalign=center 2:02.13align=center $500,000align=center I[18]
align=center 2013Admiral KittenRosie NapravnikMichael J. MakerKenneth and Sarah Ramseyalign=center milesalign=center 2:02.17align=center $500,000align=center I[19]
align=center 2012Bayrir (FR)Christophe LemaireAlain de Royer-DupréHH Aga Khan IValign=center milesalign=center 2:02.92align=center $500,000align=center I[20]
align=center 2011Colm O'DonoghueAidan P. O'Brienalign=center milesalign=center 2:03.91align=center $400,000align=center I[21]
align=center 2010Paddy O'PradoKent J. DesormeauxDale L. RomansDonegal Racing align=center milesalign=center 2:04.71align=center $400,000align=center I[22]
align=center 2009Take the PointsKent J. DesormeauxTodd A. PletcherStarlight Partnersalign=center milesalign=center 2:05.41align=center $400,000align=center I[23]
align=center 2008WinchesterRene R. DouglasDermot K. WeldBertram & Diana Firestonealign=center milesalign=center 2:01.76align=center $400,000align=center I[24]
align=center 2007Shamdinan (FR)Julien R. LeparouxDoug F. O'NeillTriple B Farms align=center milesalign=center 2:04.02align=center $424,000align=center I[25]
align=center 2006Showing UpCornelio VelasquezBarclay TaggLael Stables (H. Roy & Gretchen Jackson) align=center milesalign=center 2:00.09align=center $400,000align=center I[26]
align=center 2005Gun SaluteCornelio VelasquezWilliam I. MottBrant Lauealign=center milesalign=center 2:03.79align=center $400,000align=center I[27]
align=center 2004Kitten's JoyJerry D. BaileyDale L. RomansKenneth and Sarah Ramseyalign=center milesalign=center 1:59.65align=center $400,000align=center I[28]
align=center 2003Kicken KrisJavier CastellanoMichael R. MatzBrushwood Stablealign=center milesalign=center 2:02.53align=center $400,000align=center I[29]
align=center 2002ChisellingRobert J. FrankelJuddmonte Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 2:04.16align=center $400,000align=center I[30]
align=center 2001StartacAlex O. SolisSimon BrayAllen Paulson Living Trustalign=center milesalign=center 2:04.91align=center $400,000align=center I[31]
align=center 2000CiroMichael J. KinaneAidan P. O'BrienJayeff B Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 2:01.64align=center $400,000align=center I[32]
1998 - 1999Race not held
align=center 1997Honor GlideGarrett K. GomezJames E. DayRobert G. Schaedle IIIalign=center milesalign=center 2:02.74align=center $400,000align=center I[33]
align=center 1996MarlinShane SellersD. Wayne LukasMichael Taboralign=center milesalign=center 2:01.09align=center $500,000align=center I[34]
align=center 1995Hawk AttackPat DayW. Elliott WaldenCavalier Stablealign=center milesalign=center 2:00.17align=center $400,000align=center I[35]
align=center 1994VaudevilleGary L. StevensFordell FierceRon Crockett align=center milesalign=center 2:01.11align=center $400,000align=center I[36]
align=center 1993AwadJorge VelasquezDavid G. DonkRyehill Farm Stable (Jim & Eleanor Ryan)align=center milesalign=center 2:08.74align=center $400,000align=center I[37]
align=center 1992GhaziRobbie DavisDel W. Carroll IIHassan Shoaib align=center milesalign=center 2:01.18align=center $300,000align=center I[38]
align=center 1991Jackie WackiePat DayCarol Rocca & Gus DeMarinisalign=center milesalign=center 2:01.27align=center $300,000align=center I[39]
align=center 1990§ Super AboundRandy RomeroCarl A. NafzgerGenter Stablealign=center milesalign=center 2:01.60align=center $250,000align=center I[40]
align=center 1989HawksterPat ValenzuelaRon McAnallyMr. & Mrs. J. Shelton Meredithalign=center milesalign=center 2:04.00align=center $250,000align=center I[41]
align=center 1988Race not held
align=center 1987Stately DonJacinto VasquezLeRoy JolleyBradley M. Shannonalign=center milesalign=center 2:04.60align=center $172,650align=center I[42]
align=center 1986SouthjetJose A. SantosAngel Penna Sr.Dogwood Stablealign=center milesalign=center 2:02.00align=center $170,850align=center I[43]
align=center 1985Derby WishRandy RomeroWilliam I. MottJohn A. Franksalign=center milesalign=center 2:01.00align=center $269,800align=center I[44]
At Arlington Park
align=center 1984VisionGregg McCarronWoodford C. StephensCherry Valley Farmalign=center milesalign=center 2:38.40align=center $195,400align=center I[45]
align=center 1983FortnightlyPat DayAnthony Basilealign=center milesalign=center 2:32.40align=center $170,600align=center II[46]
align=center 1982Half IcedDonald MacBethStanley M. HoughBertram R. Firestonealign=center milesalign=center 2:31.00align=center $150,000align=center II[47]
align=center 1981Sing SingMichael VeneziaVictor J. NickersonSugartown Stable (Fred Papert)align=center milesalign=center 2:53.20align=center $160,400align=center II[48]
align=center 1980Spruce NeedlesJulio C. EspinozaWilliam E. AdamsGolden Chance Farm (Robert & Verna Lehmann)align=center milesalign=center 2:40.80align=center $166,600align=center II[49]
align=center 1979Golden ActSandy HawleyLoren RetteleWilliam H. Oldknow & Robert W. Phippsalign=center milesalign=center 2:32.80align=center $151,800align=center II[50]
align=center 1978Mac DiarmidaJean CruguetFlint S. SchulhoferJerome M. Torsneyalign=center milesalign=center 2:29.80align=center $166,000align=center II[51]
align=center 1977TextMarco CastanedaVincent ClyneElmendorf Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.00align=center $121,900align=center II[52]
align=center 1976JoachimSam MapleJack Van BergPratt-Van Bergalign=center milesalign=center 1:50.80align=center $128,400align=center II[53]
align=center 1975Intrepid HeroÁngel Cordero Jr.John W. RussellOgden Mills Phippsalign=center milesalign=center 1:49.80align=center $134,000align=center II[54]
align=center 1974GlossaryAngel L. Santiago Victor J. NickersonElmendorf Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.80align=center $136,400align=center II[55]
Arlington Invitational
align=center 1973Ron TurcotteLucien LaurinMeadow Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:47.00align=center $125,000align=center [56]
Legend:

Notes:
§ Ran as an entry with stablemate Unbridled

See also

List of American and Canadian Graded races

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Arlington Million will live on this year ... at Churchill Downs in Kentucky . Placek. Christopher. 15 March 2022. Daily Herald. 16 March 2022.
  2. Web site: Secretariat, Pucker Up on Hiatus to Preserve CD Turf. Crosby. Claire. King. Byron. 4 August 2022. The Blood-Horse. 9 August 2022.
  3. Web site: It's Official: Arlington Million Moved To Colonial Downs. Finley. Bill. 22 December 2022. thoroughbreddailynews.com. 22 December 2022.
  4. News: Don't hold your breathe; Secretariat to visit? . . . 13 June 1973 . 5 August 2021 . 9 .
  5. Web site: June 30, 1973 ~ $125,000 Arlington Invitational ~ 1 1/8 mile ~ Arlington Park . Secretariat.com . 5 August 2021 . 2021.
  6. Web site: SECRETARIAT STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS. 2021 . 5 August 2021 . Thoroughbred Database .
  7. Web site: Secretariat Stakes (Gr. 1) . www.equibase.com . 2021 . 5 August 2021.
  8. News: Michaels . Noel . Arlington Set to Start Shortened Season . 3 August 2021 . US Racing . 22 July 2020.
  9. Web site: Arlington Million Moves This Summer to Churchill Downs. Kieckhefer. Bob. King. Byron. 15 March 2022. The Blood-Horse. 16 March 2022.
  10. Web site: 2024 Secretariat Stakes Grade 2 - (race 9) . Equibase . 11 August 2024 . 12 August 2024.
  11. Web site: 2023 Secretariat Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 12 August 2023 . 12 August 2023.
  12. Web site: 2021 Bruce D. Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 15 August 2021.
  13. Web site: 2019 Secretariat Stakes Grade 1 - (race 10) . Equibase . 10 August 2019 . 4 August 2021.
  14. Web site: 2018 Secretariat Stakes Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 11 August 2018 . 4 August 2021.
  15. Web site: 2017 Secretariat Stakes Grade 1 - (race 7) . Equibase . 12 August 2017 . 4 August 2021.
  16. Web site: 2016 Secretariat Stakes Grade 1 - (race 7) . Equibase . 13 August 2016 . 4 August 2021.
  17. Web site: 2015 Secretariat Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 15 August 2015 . 4 August 2021.
  18. Web site: 2014 Secretariat Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 16 August 2014 . 4 August 2021.
  19. Web site: 2013 Secretariat Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 17 August 2013 . 4 August 2021.
  20. Web site: 2012 Secretariat Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 18 August 2012 . 4 August 2021.
  21. Web site: 2011 Secretariat Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 13 August 2011 . 4 August 2021.
  22. Web site: 2010 Secretariat Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 21 August 2010 . 4 August 2021.
  23. Web site: 2009 Secretariat Stakes Grade 1 - (race 7) . Equibase . 8 August 2009 . 4 August 2021.
  24. Web site: 2008 Secretariat Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 9 August 2008 . 4 August 2021.
  25. Web site: 2007 Secretariat Stakes Grade 1 - (race 7) . Equibase . 11 August 2007 . 4 August 2021.
  26. Web site: 2006 Secretariat Stakes Grade 1 - (race 11) . Equibase . 12 August 2006 . 4 August 2021.
  27. Web site: 2005 Secretariat Stakes Grade 1 - (race 11) . Equibase . 13 August 2005 . 4 August 2021.
  28. Web site: 2004 Secretariat Stakes Grade 1 - (race 11) . Equibase . 14 August 2004 . 4 August 2021.
  29. Web site: 2003 Secretariat Stakes Grade 1 - (race 11) . Equibase . 16 August 2003 . 4 August 2021.
  30. Web site: 2002 Secretariat Stakes Grade 1 - (race 11) . Equibase . 17 August 2002 . 4 August 2021.
  31. Web site: 2001 Secretariat Stakes Grade 1 - (race 10) . Equibase . 18 August 2001 . 4 August 2021.
  32. Web site: 2000 Secretariat Stakes Grade 1 - (race 11) . Equibase . 19 August 2000 . 4 August 2021.
  33. Web site: 1997 Secretariat Stakes Grade 1 - (race 11) . Equibase . 24 August 1997 . 4 August 2021.
  34. Web site: 1996 Secretariat Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 25 August 1996 . 4 August 2021.
  35. Web site: 1995 Secretariat Stakes Grade 1 - (race 10) . Equibase . 27 August 1995 . 4 August 2021.
  36. Web site: 1994 Secretariat Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 28 August 1994 . 4 August 2021.
  37. Web site: 1993 Secretariat Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 29 August 1993 . 4 August 2021.
  38. Web site: 1992 Secretariat Stakes Grade 1 - (race 9) . Equibase . 7 September 1992 . 4 August 2021.
  39. Web site: 1991 Secretariat Stakes Grade 1 - (race 8) . Equibase . 2 September 1991 . 4 August 2021.
  40. News: Super Abound beats Unbridled in Secretariat (1990 Secretariat Stakes – race 8: held 3 September 1990) . . 4 September 1990 . 5 August 2021 . 24 .
  41. News: Hawkster remains Undefeated in Three Grass Races (1989 Secretariat Stakes – race 7: held 4 September 1989 ) . Bill . Christine . . 5 September 1989 . 5 August 2021 . 29 .
  42. News: It's the kid brothers turn; Stately Don rolls to 7 1/2-length victory (1987 Secretariat Stakes – race 8: held 7 September 1987) . Neil . Milbert . . 8 September 1987 . 5 August 2021 . 43 .
  43. News: Bet Twice, Southjet win at Arlington (1986 Secretariat Stakes – race 8: held 1 September 1986) . . . 2 September 1986 . 5 August 2021 . 16 .
  44. News: Derby Wish rallies to win Secretariat (1985 Secretariat Stakes – race 8: held 2 September 1985) . Neil . Milbert . . 3 September 1985 . 5 August 2021 . 43 .
  45. News: Vision sees spot, wins Secretariat (1984 Secretariat Stakes – race 8: held 3 September 1984) . Neil . Milbert . . 4 September 1984 . 5 August 2021 . 39 .
  46. News: Invader finds grass green at Arlington (1983 Secretariat Stakes – race 8: held 5 September 1983) . Neil . Milbert . . 6 September 1983 . 5 August 2021 . 39 .
  47. News: Around the Tracks; Monday Afternoon ... (1982 Secretariat Stakes – race 8: held 6 September 1982) . Neil . Milbert . . 7 September 1982 . 5 August 2021 . 40 .
  48. News: Sing Sing triumphs;... (1981 Secretariat Stakes – race 8: held 7 September 1981) . . . 8 September 1981 . 5 August 2021 . 28 .
  49. News: Local Talent outruns Eastern import in Secretariat Stakes (1980 Secretariat Stakes race 8: held 1 September 1980) . Neil . Milbert . . 2 September 1980 . 5 August 2021 . 30, 31 .
  50. News: Running of Secretariat Stakes turns into Golden Act (1979 Secretariat Stakes race 8: held 3 September 1979) . Mike . Kiley . . 4 September 1979 . 5 August 2021 . 45 .
  51. News: Mac Diarmida sizzles on the turf (1978 Secretariat Stakes race 8: held 4 September 1978) . Elmer . Polzin. . 5 September 1978 . 5 August 2021 . 101 .
  52. News: 'Dusty' 2d again as Text triumphs (1977 Secretariat Stakes race 8: held 17 September 1977) . . . 18 September 1977 . 5 August 2021 . 35 .
  53. News: Joachim takes $128,400 Secretariat (1976 Secretariat Stakes – race 8: held 11 September 1976) . . . 12 September 1976 . 5 August 2021 . 51 .
  54. News: Intrepid Hero Wins 2nd Secretariat Stakes (1975 Secretariat Stakes – race 8: held 20 September 1975) . . . 21 September 1975 . 5 August 2021 . 26 .
  55. News: 39-1 Glossary takes Secretariat Stakes (1974 Secretariat Stakes – race 8: held 29 June 1974) . . . 30 June 1974 . 5 August 2021 . 39 .
  56. News: 39-1 Glossary takes Secretariat Stakes (1973 Arlington Invitational – race 8: held 30 June 1973) . . . 1 July 1973 . 5 August 2021 . 39 .

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