How did Secretariat get his name?

Secretariat went unnamed for over a year before a final name submission was approved. Meadow Stable's secretary, Elizabeth Ham, had submitted five names to the Jockey Club, all of which were denied for various reasons. read more

Secretariat went unnamed for over a year before a final name submission was approved. Meadow Stable's secretary, Elizabeth Ham, had submitted five names to the Jockey Club, all of which were denied for various reasons. read more

"Secretariat" was the eleventh option given to the Jockey Club and the first one that wasn't taken. The secretary for his breeder had worked for a secretariat before. "Secretariat" was the eleventh option given to the Jockey Club and the first one that wasn't taken. read more

Secretariat (March 30, 1970 – October 4, 1989) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who, in 1973, became the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years. His record-breaking win in the Belmont Stakes, where he left the field 31 lengths behind him, is widely regarded as one of the greatest races of all time. read more