Coming Soon...

September 23, 2010 - March 27, 2011

In 1973, Secretariat became the first horse in 25 years to win the coveted U.S. Triple Crown. The champion achieved record-breaking results in two of the three races that still stand today. This Fall, Walt Disney Pictures will release a film showcasing the remarkable journey through history of Secretariat and his owner, Penny Chenery. The Kentucky Derby Museum will showcase an exciting new exhibit to coincide with the opening of the movie. This exhibit will focus on the inspiring racing career, the personalities that were integral to his achievements and how Walt Disney Pictures translated this story to film.

We are proud to host a unique exhibition that will include feature artifacts from private collections along with many items actually used during the filming of the movie. Disney provided behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the film to the Derby Museum for our exclusive use in this exhibit. Combined with interviews with Ms. Chenery, those involved with the film and footage from Secretariat’s races, this exhibit promises to provide a unique perspective on how and why this story made it to Hollywood.

To watch the trailer or learn more about the film, click here.