2016 Secretariat S.

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A 1 ¼ mile race on turf for 3-year-olds, the Secretariat Stakes is one of three Grade 1 races on Arlington Million weekend at Arlington Park. The race has seen some of the top turf 3-year-olds on the winner’s list in recent years with Kitten’s Joy,, Showing Up, Paddy O’Prado, Adelaide and Highland Reel all winning since 2000. In that same period, Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien has won the race four times including three times in six years from 2011 to 2015 with U.S. based rider Kent Desormeaux winning three times since 2000.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:34:92
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 7 1/2 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
08/08/2025	Giocoso Trainer / J. Keith Desormeaux Jockey / Ben Curtis Owner / Rocker O Ranch, LLC	J. Keith Desormeaux	Ben Curtis	Rocker O Ranch, LLC
08/10/2024	Trikari Trainer / H. Graham Motion Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Amerman Racing LLC	H. Graham Motion	John R. Velazquez	Amerman Racing LLC
08/11/2023	Gigante Trainer / Steven M. Asmussen Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Iapetus Racing and Diamond T Racing	Steven M. Asmussen	Javier Castellano	Iapetus Racing and Diamond T Racing
08/13/2021	Point Me By Trainer / Eddie Kenneally Jockey / Luis Saez Owner / Homewrecker Racing LLC	Eddie Kenneally	Luis Saez	Homewrecker Racing LLC
08/09/2019	Valid Point Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / e Five Racing Thoroughbreds and Ryan, Michael J.	Chad C. Brown	Javier Castellano	e Five Racing Thoroughbreds and Ryan, Michael J.
08/10/2018	Carrick Trainer / Thomas Morley Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Donegal Racing	Thomas Morley	John R. Velazquez	Donegal Racing
08/11/2017	Oscar Performance Trainer / Brian A. Lynch Jockey / Jose L. Ortiz Owner / Amerman Racing LLC	Brian A. Lynch	Jose L. Ortiz	Amerman Racing LLC
08/12/2016	Beach Patrol Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Florent Geroux Owner / Covello, James, Sheep Pond Partners and Head of Plains Partners LLC	Chad C. Brown	Florent Geroux	Covello, James, Sheep Pond Partners and Head of Plains Partners LLC
08/14/2015	Highland Reel (IRE) Trainer / Aidan P. O'Brien Jockey / Seamie Heffernan Owner / Tabor, Michael B., Magnier, Mrs. John, and Smith, Derrick	Aidan P. O'Brien	Seamie Heffernan	Tabor, Michael B., Magnier, Mrs. John, and Smith, Derrick
08/15/2014	Adelaide (IRE) Trainer / Aidan P. O'Brien Jockey / Ryan L. Moore Owner / Smith, D., Magnier, M., Tabor, M., Ingham, J., Webb, B., Murray, J., Magnier, S.	Aidan P. O'Brien	Ryan L. Moore	Smith, D., Magnier, M., Tabor, M., Ingham, J., Webb, B., Murray, J., Magnier, S.
08/16/2013	Admiral Kitten Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Rosie Napravnik Owner / Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.	Michael J. Maker	Rosie Napravnik	Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
08/17/2012	Bayrir (FR) Trainer / Alain de Royer Dupre Jockey / Christophe Lemaire Owner / HH Aga Khan	Alain de Royer Dupre	Christophe Lemaire	HH Aga Khan
08/12/2011	Treasure Beach Trainer / Aidan P. O'Brien Jockey / Colm O'Donoghue Owner / Tabor, Michael B., Magnier, Mrs. John, and Smith, Derrick	Aidan P. O'Brien	Colm O'Donoghue	Tabor, Michael B., Magnier, Mrs. John, and Smith, Derrick
08/20/2010	Paddy O'Prado Trainer / Dale L. Romans Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / Donegal Racing	Dale L. Romans	Kent J. Desormeaux	Donegal Racing
08/07/2009	Take the Points Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / Starlight Racing	Todd A. Pletcher	Kent J. Desormeaux	Starlight Racing
08/08/2008	Winchester Trainer / Dermot K. Weld Jockey / Rene R. Douglas Owner / Firestone, Mr. and Mrs. Bertram R.	Dermot K. Weld	Rene R. Douglas	Firestone, Mr. and Mrs. Bertram R.
08/10/2007	Shamdinan (FR) Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill Jockey / Julien R. Leparoux Owner / Triple B Farms (Boghossian)	Doug F. O'Neill	Julien R. Leparoux	Triple B Farms (Boghossian)
08/11/2006	Showing Up Trainer / Barclay Tagg Jockey / Cornelio H. Velasquez Owner / Lael Stables	Barclay Tagg	Cornelio H. Velasquez	Lael Stables
08/12/2005	Gun Salute Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Cornelio H. Velasquez Owner / Brant Laue	William I. Mott	Cornelio H. Velasquez	Brant Laue
08/13/2004	Kitten's Joy Trainer / Dale L. Romans Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.	Dale L. Romans	Jerry D. Bailey	Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
08/15/2003	Kicken Kris Trainer / Michael R. Matz Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / Brushwood Stable	Michael R. Matz	Javier Castellano	Brushwood Stable
08/16/2002	Chiselling Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / Juddmonte	Robert J. Frankel	Kent J. Desormeaux	Juddmonte
08/17/2001	Startac Trainer / Simon Bray Jockey / Alex O. Solis Owner / Allen E. Paulson Living Trust	Simon Bray	Alex O. Solis	Allen E. Paulson Living Trust
08/18/2000	Ciro Trainer / Aidan P. O'Brien Jockey / Michael J. Kinane Owner / Jayeff B Stables	Aidan P. O'Brien	Michael J. Kinane	Jayeff B Stables
08/23/1997	Honor Glide Trainer / James E. Day Jockey / Garrett K. Gomez Owner / Robert G. Schaedle III	James E. Day	Garrett K. Gomez	Robert G. Schaedle III
08/24/1996	Marlin Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / Michael B. Tabor	D. Wayne Lukas	Shane J. Sellers	Michael B. Tabor
08/26/1995	Hawk Attack Trainer / W. Elliott Walden Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Cavalier Stable	W. Elliott Walden	Pat Day	Cavalier Stable
08/27/1994	Vaudeville Trainer / Fordell Fierce Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Ron Crockett	Fordell Fierce	Gary L. Stevens	Ron Crockett
08/28/1993	Awad Trainer / David G. Donk Jockey / Jorge Velasquez Owner / Ryehill Farm	David G. Donk	Jorge Velasquez	Ryehill Farm
09/06/1992	Ghazi Trainer / Del W. Carroll II Jockey / Robbie G. Davis Owner / Hassan Shoaib	Del W. Carroll II	Robbie G. Davis	Hassan Shoaib
09/01/1991	Jackie Wackie Trainer / Dominic F. Imprescia, Jr. Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Carol Rocca & G Demarinis	Dominic F. Imprescia, Jr.	Pat Day	Carol Rocca & G Demarinis
09/02/1990	Super Abound Trainer / Carl A. Nafzger Jockey / Randy P. Romero Owner / Genter Frances A Stable	Carl A. Nafzger	Randy P. Romero	Genter Frances A Stable
09/03/1989	Hawkster Trainer / Ronald L. McAnally Jockey / Patrick A. Valenzuela Owner / Meredith Mr-Mrs J S	Ronald L. McAnally	Patrick A. Valenzuela	Meredith Mr-Mrs J S
09/06/1987	Stately Don Trainer / LeRoy S. Jolley Jockey / Jacinto Vasquez Owner / Shannon B M	LeRoy S. Jolley	Jacinto Vasquez	Shannon B M
08/31/1986	Southjet Trainer / Angel Penna, Sr. Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Dogwood Stable	Angel Penna, Sr.	Jose A. Santos	Dogwood Stable
09/01/1985	Derby Wish Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Randy P. Romero Owner / Franks John	William I. Mott	Randy P. Romero	Franks John
09/02/1984	Vision Trainer / Woodford C. Stephens Jockey / Gregg McCarron Owner / Cherry Valley Farm	Woodford C. Stephens	Gregg McCarron	Cherry Valley Farm
09/04/1983	Fortnightly Trainer / Anthony Basile Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Bwamazon Farm	Anthony Basile	Pat Day	Bwamazon Farm
09/05/1982	Half Iced Trainer / Stanley M. Hough Jockey / Donald MacBeth Owner / Firestone B R	Stanley M. Hough	Donald MacBeth	Firestone B R
09/06/1981	Sing Sing Trainer / Victor J. Nickerson Jockey / M. Venezia Owner / Sugartown Stable	Victor J. Nickerson	M. Venezia	Sugartown Stable
08/31/1980	Spruce Needles Trainer / William E. Adams Jockey / Julio C. Espinoza Owner / Golden Chance Farms Inc	William E. Adams	Julio C. Espinoza	Golden Chance Farms Inc
09/02/1979	Golden Act Trainer / Loren Rettele Jockey / Sandy Hawley Owner / Oldknow & Phipps	Loren Rettele	Sandy Hawley	Oldknow & Phipps
09/03/1978	Mac Diarmida Trainer / Flint S. Schulhofer Jockey / Jean Cruguet Owner / Torsney J M	Flint S. Schulhofer	Jean Cruguet	Torsney J M
09/16/1977	Text Trainer / Vincent Clyne Jockey / Marco Castaneda Owner / Elmendorf	Vincent Clyne	Marco Castaneda	Elmendorf
09/10/1976	Joachim Trainer / Jack C. Van Berg Jockey / Sam Maple Owner / Pratt Edith & Van Berg	Jack C. Van Berg	Sam Maple	Pratt Edith & Van Berg