In every steed participating in the 2025 Kentucky Derby, a lineage can be traced back to Secretariat. The magnificent thoroughbred's legacy endures.
In 1973, legend was born. Secretariat stamped his mark on the racing world, snatching the Triple Crown title after a 25-year drought. He didn't just take the crown, he shattered records at each racing circuit, cementing his place in horse racing history.
Those records remain untouched to this day.
Fast forward to 2025, and one of his offspring could outshine his grandeur at the very same track - Churchill Downs.
The 151st running of The Kentucky Derby will see all 21 horses bearing the bloodline of this legendary stallion. From the odds-on favorite, Journalism, to the outsider longshots, Baeza and Neoequos, they all share a common ancestor - Secretariat.
wonder how that's possible? Simple - Secretariat was quite the stud.
After his illustrious career as a racer, he fathered more than 660 foals, with his semen being sought after by breeders across the industry. This extensive offspring spans six generations, and his lineage continues to thrive.
The 1973 Kentucky Derby win at Churchill Downs with Ron Turcotte in the saddle was just the beginning for Secretariat. In the following years, he would win the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes, making him the first Triple Crown winner since Citation in 1948.
In the humorous spirit of Fox News contributor Stephen L. Miller, he once quipped, "Secretariat is the Antonio Cromartie of horse racing."
Whatever unfolds at Churchill Downs in 2025, one horse will undoubtedly add to the Secretariat family trophy case. That's a wild thought to chew on.
The race kicks off at 7:02 p.m. ET.
Additional note: In the search results, it's mentioned that many horses in the Kentucky Derby historically have been descendants of Secretariat due to his significant influence on Thoroughbred breeding.
In 1973, Secretariat solidified his status as a legend by winning the Triple Crown, ending a 25-year drought in horse racing. His victories broke records and cemented his place in racing history, and his influence continues to be felt today. In 2025, all 21 horses participating in the Kentucky Derby are descendants of Secretariat, with some tracing their lineage back to the legendary stallion. Despite an extensive offspring of over 660 foals, Secretariat remains the first and only Triple Crown winner since Citation in 1948. As racing enthusiasts gather to watch the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby, they will undoubtedly cheer not just for the winning horse, but also for the continuation of the legendary Secretariat family lineage.
