Letter from the Chenery-Tweedy Family

Sunday, March 17, 2024

Dear Fans of Secretariat,

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.  As currently operated, the secretariat.com website is no longer an authorized or official site endorsed by our family.  We wish to reassure all our devoted fans that we take seriously our role as proud stewards of the legacy of Secretariat, arguably the greatest racehorse of all time. We believe, as you do, that Secretariat stands for not only excellence in equine athletics, but also integrity and a nobility of spirit that transcends all human failings and divisions. We consider it a privilege to be part of his story.

We realize that you, Secretariat’s devoted fans, have been integral to maintaining his legacy, and we will continue to create opportunities to celebrate Secretariat through national events like the Secretariat Festival, Secretariat Day, and the Vox Populi Award. We are designing and producing new merchandise at this very moment, which will be available to purchase on this website and those of our official partners.  The Secretariat Foundation will continue to raise and disburse money to important charities. In addition, we are excited to seek new ways to tell Secretariat’s story to a new generation.

We appreciate your continued support and look forward to sharing your ongoing affection for our inimitable Secretariat!

Kate Chenery Tweedy, on behalf of the Chenery-Tweedy Family