Luke
2021 | 17.1h | Gelding | Located in Lexington, KY | Quality Road out of Checkupfromzneckup by Dixie Union
Adoption Fee: $500

“Luke” was trained by US Racing Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas. He last raced on March 28, 2025, and was retired simply because he was too slow for the track. He was a seven-figure yearling and looks every bit the model he was bred to be!

Since retiring, Luke has lived out in a herd of geldings. He is now suitable for a low-level home due to some radiographic findings in his knee. For seriously interested parties, we are happy to share our full veterinary report. His radiographs are provided in the gallery below.

Luke is an incredibly sweet, affectionate horse who truly loves to be loved. He’s a snuggler with a soft eye and a kind, steady energy.

He’s respectful in the pasture, easy to catch and lead, and a gentleman with both people and other horses. Under saddle, Luke has a lovely, swinging walk with great suspension. He’s steady in the bridle and very straightforward to ride. Despite being green, he’s never been naughty—he simply needs continued confidence-building.

Luke is an easy keeper with no vices. Luke is in front shoes, and on night turnout. He quietly stands for the vet, farrier, and on crossties. He is up-to-date on vaccinations, deworming, and chiropractic care.

If you are an approved adopter, please email programs@secretariatcenter.org with any questions. If you have not submitted an application, click here to apply.

RRP Eligible

Aria
2022 | 16.2h | Mare| Located in Lexington, KY | Audible out of Majestica by Street Sense
Adoption Fee: $4,500

“Aria” raced twice and retired sound from racing after her last race 1/24/2025 at Turfway Park.

Any suitability. No limitations.

Aria is easy to work with on the ground and is very curious under saddle. She is steady but not strong in the bridle and responsive (but not sensitive) to leg contact. She wants to work, but requires leg and direction. She would make a very suitable foxhunter, eventer, or show hunter. She has all the athleticism, work ethic, and brain to be a competition horse, and at her age she is ready to be started in any direction.

Aria is shod upfront, is turned out with other mares, and on night turnout. She has no vices and quietly stands for the vet, farrier, and as well as on crossties. She is up-to-date on vaccinations, deworming, dental, and chiropractic care. 

If you are an approved adopter, please email programs@secretariatcenter.org with any questions. If you have not submitted an application, click here to apply.

RRP Eligible

Lion

2017 | 16h | Gelding | Located in Lexington, KY
Adoption Fee: $4,500

Wimoweh raced 20 times and retired sound in 2024. Born in 2017, this gelding is as cuddly and kind as they come. Truly a barn favorite with his lovable personality and soft, snuggly demeanor. He reminds us of an overgrown pony in the best way: easy to handle, always respectful, and just wants to be everyone's buddy.

Under saddle, Lion is a willing partner who clearly thinks he might still be heading back to the racetrack. Not in a hot or anxious way, but with an eager-to-please attitude. He listens closely to his rider and genuinely wants to do the right thing, even if he’s still figuring out what that is.

Lion is responsive but not overly sensitive, making him a lovely, versatile prospect for someone who wants a kind, level-headed partner to bring along. Whether you're interested in jumping, dressage, eventing, polo, or just having a steady all-around ride, he’s got the temperament and movement to shine in many directions.

If you are an approved adopter, please email programs@secretariatcenter.org with any questions. If you have not submitted an application, click here to apply.

Bruno
2021 | 16.3h | Gelding | Located in Lexington, KY
Adoption Fee: $4,500

Bruno is a tall, handsome gelding with a heart of gold and a lovely, willing attitude. Retired from racing in late 2023 simply because he wasn’t competitive, Bruno has spent the last couple of years living outdoors in a relaxed environment. While he did not have consistent farrier care in that time, we’ve recently put front shoes on to support his feet.

Bruno has a cosmetic blemish on his front left fetlock from a paddock accident, but the joint is not involved. X-rays taken at Park Equine confirm there's no impact to his soundness or future potential. The attending veterinarian found no limitations.Sweet, sensible, and straightforward to work with, Bruno is the type of horse that makes you look forward to barn time. He’s an easy keeper, both in the pasture and in the barn, and takes everything in stride. With his natural floating movement and quiet demeanor, he has all the makings of a lovely hunter prospect. Bruno could be a great partner for someone looking for a kind, athletic project to bring along.

If you are an approved adopter, please email programs@secretariatcenter.org with any questions. If you have not submitted an application, click here to apply.

Greya
2018 | 17h | Mare | Located in Lexington, KY
Adoption Fee: $500

Greya is a striking, 17-hand mare with an elegant presence and a kind eye. Retired from racing in early 2024, she’s looking for her next chapter in a lower-intensity home.

Due to arthritis in her hind ankles, Greya is best suited for a non-riding or very light riding home. She's not a candidate for a demanding sport career, but she could still thrive as a companion horse, a light work partner, a recipient mare, or a broodmare. She has a sweet temperament, is easy to handle. The kind of mare who’s happy to go with the flow and would be able to be turned out in a mixed herd.

If you are an approved adopter, please email programs@secretariatcenter.org with any questions. If you have not submitted an application, click here to apply.

Izzat
2021 | 16.3h | Gelding | Located in Lexington, KY
Adoption Fee: $4,500

Izzy is the perfect shade of chestnut. He’s a stunning gelding with a kind soul and the softest, most expressive eye. He raced twice before retiring due to being too slow. He’s spent the last two years living turned out and simply enjoying life, which means this next chapter of structured training and handling is all brand new to him.

Izzy is very green and still trying to make sense of his new lifestyle. He isn’t naughty or difficult, just genuinely unsure and in need of time, consistency, and lots of reassurance. With a patient handler or rider, he’ll continue to gain trust and flourish.

What he does bring to the table is three absolutely incredible gaits, a balanced build, and athleticism that suggests he could be a super jumper or dressage prospect. He’s ready for someone who sees the potential in a blank slate and wants to bring along a special, kind-hearted partner.

If you are an approved adopter, please email programs@secretariatcenter.org with any questions. If you have not submitted an application, click here to apply.

Peter
2022| 16.3h | Gelding | Located in Lexington, KY | by More Than Ready out of Pretty Perfect (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Adoption Fee: $4,500

Peter is the total package: brains, beauty, and charm. He is as classy as they come, and he knows it. With his elegant build, expressive eye, and presence, Peter is a barn favorite who absolutely loves attention. He poses like a pro for the camera and soaks up affection like a sponge.

Under saddle, Peter is just as impressive. He’s straightforward and easy to ride, with a rhythmic, ground-covering canter that makes it easy to picture him fox hunting over fences or galloping across country. With his balance, scope, and natural rhythm, he’s a fabulous prospect for foxhunting or eventing, or for anyone looking for a horse with a big personality and an even bigger future.

The video from 7/11/25 was taken just after Peter was shod. He currently doesn’t have quite enough foot to hold hind shoes, which is why he appears a little short-strided behind. With time, his feet are expected to fill out nicely and will benefit from hind shoes as his feet grow.

If you are an approved adopter, please email programs@secretariatcenter.org with any questions. If you have not submitted an application, click here to apply.