Who owns Walmac Farm?
Gary Broad
The historic Walmac Farm near Lexington was purchased by California owner-breeder Gary Broad for $4.8 million at auction Nov. 8.
What is the largest horse farm in Kentucky?
Runnymede Farm is an American horse breeding farm located outside Paris, Kentucky on U.S. Route 27, the Paris-Cynthiana Road. It is said to be the longest continuously running Thoroughbred horse farm in Kentucky, 365-acre (1.48 km2) established in 1867 by American Civil War Colonel Ezekiel Field Clay.
What farm is secretariat buried on?
Claiborne Farm
Every year, hundreds of people come to the Bluegrass to visit a landmark known primarily only to horse people: Secretariat’s grave at Claiborne Farm in Paris, just outside Lexington. Claiborne is the Fenway Park of Kentucky horse farms, one of the oldest and most respected operations.
Where was Penny Chenery farm?
In 1936, he founded Meadow Stable, a thoroughbred racing and horse breeding operation at The Meadow in Caroline County, Virginia. Chenery had a love of horses from a young age, and learned to ride at age five.
Who owns the Kentucky Horse Park?
the Commonwealth of Kentucky
The Kentucky Horse Park is owned by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and is one of many agencies within the state’s Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet.
Who owns Donamire farm?
Don and Mira Ball of Ball Homes
Donamire Farm, a 620-acre property on the corner of Old Frankfort Pike and Yarnallton Road, is owned by Don and Mira Ball of Ball Homes, one of Lexington’s top home-building companies.
How true is the movie Secretariat?
It features exciting racing action, great acting, expert filming and an inspiring story that will touch your heart. The Disney movie, directed by Randall Wallace, is billed as “based on the true story” of the 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat, as written by William Nack. It is not the true story.
How many foals did Secretariat sire?
Put out to stud in late 1973, he sired nearly 600 foals, including one horse that sold for more than $1 million at auction—but nearly all of his male offspring failed miserably at the racetrack.