Question: how old was secretariat when he was put down
Answer: Secretariat Secretariat as an older stallion Sire Bold Ruler Grandsire Nasrullah Dam Somethingroyal Damsire Princequillo Sex Stallion Foaled March 30 , 1970 The Meadow , Caroline County , Virginia October 4 , 1989 ( 1989 - 10 - 04 ) ( aged 19 ) Claiborne Farm Paris , Kentucky Country United States Color Chestnut Breeder Meadow Stud ( Christopher Chenery ) Owner Meadow Stable ( Christopher Chenery , Penny Chenery ) Racing colors Blue , white blocks , white stripes on sleeves , blue cap Trainer Lucien Laurin Record 21 : 16 -- 3 -- 1 Earnings $1,316,808 Major wins Sanford Stakes ( 1972 ) Hopeful Stakes ( 1972 ) Futurity Stakes ( 1972 ) Laurel Futurity ( 1972 ) G