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Trusted Company died on September 11, 2023

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Trusted Company, the last known living daughter of Secretariat, passed away at 34 years old. On September 11, 2023
Her life stood as a rare connection to one of the most iconic names in Thoroughbred racing. With her passing, an extraordinary chapter in racing history quietly turns its final page.

But Secretariat’s legacy was never meant to end with one final daughter—it was built to last through generations.
Secretariat didn’t just leave behind a Triple Crown. He left behind a bloodline that continued to shape the sport long after the roar of 1973 faded. While no one could replicate the sheer dominance of “Big Red” in full stride, his influence lived on through the horses who carried his name in their veins—runners who delivered elite performances, earned championship honors, and kept his presence woven into the story of racing.

Among his most celebrated offspring were horses like Lady’s Secret, a brilliant mare who rose to the very top and was crowned Horse of the Year, and Risen Star, who proved Secretariat’s class could translate to the classics with victories in the Preakness and Belmont Stakes. His reach even extended beyond American racing through champions like Kingston Rule, whose success on the world stage showed Secretariat’s impact wasn’t limited by geography.

And while Secretariat produced standout sons, many believe his most powerful, lasting gift to the breed came through his daughters. In breeding, daughters often become the foundation—the ones who quietly carry greatness forward. Over time, Secretariat’s daughters became anchors in pedigrees that would later produce generations of elite performers, influencing the modern Thoroughbred era in ways that are still felt today.

That’s what makes Trusted Company’s life so meaningful. She wasn’t just a horse with a famous father—she was a living bridge to a time when one extraordinary champion redefined what greatness looked like.
Her story—and the legacy behind it—will never be forgotten.
 
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