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Inside Secretariat's record $6 million fee before he even won the Kentucky Derby
TL;DR
Secretariat commanded a record $6 million breeding fee before winning the Kentucky Derby, showcasing his early dominance in horse racing. He was named horse of the year at just two years old, a rare achievement.
Key points
- Secretariat had a record $6 million breeding fee.
- He was named horse of the year at two years old.
- His dominance was recognized before the Kentucky Derby.
Secretariat
Inside Secretariat's record $6 million fee before he even won the Kentucky Derby originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
To those who weren't around to watch Secretariat race, author included, there are so many stories that add to the majesty of the greatest racehorse that ever lived.
One aspect that flies under the radar is this: Secretariat was so dominant as a 2-year old that he was named horse of the year at that near-unprecedented age for such an honor.
He was so good that The Sporting News quoted a trainer before the 1973 Kentucky Derby saying:
“It was like watching a 3-year-old running against 2-year-olds. And they tell me the boy has become a man this year. I just don't know if it's worth shipping across country to run against a horse like that this early in the season.”
Secretariat then delivered on the hype, of course, winning the Triple Crown in absurdly dominant fashion.
Before he even ran those major races as a 3-year old, tough, he was syndicated for a record-setting fee.
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Inside Secretariat's record-setting $6 million fee
Q&A
Why was Secretariat's breeding fee $6 million before the Kentucky Derby?
Secretariat's exceptional performance as a two-year-old and his early recognition as horse of the year contributed to the record breeding fee.
What achievements did Secretariat have before the Kentucky Derby?
Before the Kentucky Derby, Secretariat was named horse of the year at the age of two, highlighting his remarkable talent and dominance in racing.
How did Secretariat's early success impact his legacy?
Secretariat's early success and record breeding fee solidified his legacy as one of the greatest racehorses in history, influencing future breeding practices.