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You will find thousands of Thoroughbreds herein who gave their livesin an extreme sport. Yet many more have gone unreported, whethermissing in action or hidden by the connections or racing authoritiesin unfairness to the horses and the public. Therefore, weseek to give fallen racehorses the honor they deserve.
World Racehorse MemorialYears 2023–PresentYears 2014–2022
Years 1800–2013
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Track Codes & Locations
FAQ
Historical Document for the Horses
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Suggest a Horse
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Fate’s Secret (1992-2016), 24yo bay horse or gelding |
UPDATED 10/8/2023 — Often starting at age 2, some horses endure lifelong racing careers, never to retire before they finally suffer a fatal injury. Currently, eventer
Fate’s Secret (USA)
is the Memorial’s oldest horse at age 24.
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Kingarvie (CAN) (1943-1955), 12yo chestnut horse |
UPDATED 2/26/2023 — Despite the dangers of racing, some horses go on to perform a high number of starts before suffering a fatal injury. On the Memorial, Queen’s Plate winner
Kingarvie (USA) still reigns as king of starts at 169 races.
7/2/2023 — The city-state’s only racetrack, Singapore Turf Club
in Kranji, will close upon its last race — the 100th Grand Singapore Gold Cup — on
10/5/2024, thus ending 180 years of racing in Singapore as the track’s land
is repurposed for a housing development. More >>