News about Secretariat
Whether you are a long-time fan or a new fan of Secretariat, keep up with the latest news about America's greatest racehorse.
Chenery/Tweedy Family Names Leeanne Meadows Ladin First Recipient of the Inaugural Penny Chenery Award
In keeping with Penny Chenery’s long career of celebrating Secretariat’s legacy, promoting the best in racing, and honoring excellence in Thoroughbred athletes, the inaugural Penny Chenery award was presented to author/historian Leeanne Meadows Ladin of Montpelier, VA. The presentation was made on August 11 at Colonial Downs Racetrack in New Kent, VA after the running of the first-ever Penny Chenery race.
Penny Chenery Award to be given August 10 at Colonial Downs
The family of Penny Chenery, owner of the legendary racehorse Secretariat, announced today that the Inaugural Penny Chenery Award will be presented on August 10, 2024, at Colonial Downs Racetrack, as part of its Festival of Racing Day.
"I Have a Story": One Man who Rode Secretariat - Greg McQuade / WTVR (7/7/24)
What was it like to ride Secretariat? 80-year-old Wayne Mount knows. The man from Middlesex County, Virginia once rode the legendary racehorse at Meadow Farm in Doswell.
Setting Secretariat's Preakness Record Straight…A Matter of Time
One second. That was all that stood between Secretariat and a complete record-breaking sweep of the 1973 Triple Crown.
As his fans know, Secretariat shattered the Derby and Belmont records, but his winning time in the Preakness became instantly controversial on May 19, 1973.
Secretariat and Drugs? Never!
We, the family of Penny Chenery, strongly protest the grossly inaccurate speculation recently posted by Jason Kelce about Secretariat racing while being “juiced.”
Letter from the Chenery-Tweedy Family
We, the children of Penny Chenery, wish to announce that after years of working together, we have parted ways with Mr. Leonard Lusky, and Commemorative Derby Promotions, Inc.
"I Have a Story" Secretariat: It was thrilling to watch perfection - Greg McQuade / WTVR (6/9/23)
We are thrilled that this story on Secretariat by Greg McQuade of WTVR in Richmond won an Emmy at the 66th annual Capital Emmys held in Bethesda, Maryland!