Secretariat earned a total of approximately $1,316,808 in purse winnings during his racing career
. Additionally, in 1973, before his three-year-old racing season, Secretariat was syndicated for a then-record $6.08 million by selling 32 shares at $190,000 each, which was a world record syndication amount at that time
. Beyond his racing career, Secretariat had a stud career at Claiborne Farm, where he sired 663 foals and whose progeny earned over $30 million in total purse winnings
. In summary:
- Racing career earnings: about $1.3 million
- Syndication value in 1973: $6.08 million
- Progeny total earnings: over $30 million
These figures reflect Secretariat's extraordinary value both on the track and as a breeding stallion.