Sleep well BIG RED…Tucked away in a quaint horse cemetery, past two brick pillars crowned with granite roosters, lies the resting place of Secretariat, behind Claiborne Farm’s main office. His grave is marked by a modest headstone, often adorned with flowers, apples, and peppermints – tributes from adoring fans.**Secretariat**, born on March 30, 1970, and known affectionately as Big Red, is etched in history as one of the greatest thoroughbreds ever. His crowning glory was the 1973 Triple Crown, where he didn’t just win; he obliterated records, most notably by a jaw-dropping 31 lengths in the Belmont Stakes. This chestnut marvel became more than a horse; he was a cultural phenomenon, featured on magazine covers, hailed by ESPN as one of the top athletes of the century, and immortalized in a Disney film.His legacy is deeply intertwined with Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region. Every year, fans from around the globe make a pilgrimage to Claiborne Farm in Paris, just outside Lexington, to honor him. Claiborne, established in 1910, isn’t just any farm; it’s a bastion of equine excellence, having bred some of the most legendary thoroughbreds.After his racing days, Secretariat lived out his life at Claiborne, where he passed away on October 4, 1989, at the age of 19. His resting place, though simple, stands as a testament to his monumental impact on the world of horse racing and beyond. Credit Goes To The Respective Owner ~
Sleep well BIG RED…Tucked away in a quaint horse cemetery
