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Secreto
Racing silks of Luigi Miglietti
SireNorthern Dancer
GrandsireNearctic
DamBetty's Secret
DamsireSecretariat
SexStallion
Foaled12 February 1981
CountryUnited States
ColourBay
BreederE. P. Taylor
OwnerLuigi Miglietti
TrainerDavid O'Brien
Record4: 3-0-1[1]
Earnings$326,537 (in UK)
Major wins
Tetrarch Stakes (1984)
Epsom Derby (1984)
Timeform rating: 128
Last updated on 3 November 2022

Secreto (1981–1999) was an American-bred, Irish-trained Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. In a career that consisted of only four races, he won three times. His most important success came in June 1984 when he won the Derby.

Background

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Secreto was a small bay horse with three white socks sired by Northern Dancer. He was the first foal of his dam, the unraced Secretariat mare Betty's Secret, who was only three years old when Secreto was conceived. Betty's Secret went on to produce Istabraq, who won the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham's National Hunt Festival in 1998, 1999 and 2000. Secreto was bred by E. P. Taylor at his Windfields Farm (Maryland). As a yearling in 1982, Secreto was sent to the Keeneland Select yearling sale where he was sold for $340,000, a below-average figure for a Northern Dancer horse.[2] The purchaser was the Venezuelan breeder Luigi Miglietti who sent his colt to be trained in Ireland by David O'Brien.

Racing career

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Secreto won his only race as a two-year-old, taking a small maiden race at Phoenix Park. In the spring of 1984, he won the Tetrarch Stakes and then started favourite for the Irish 2,000 Guineas over one mile. He finished third, beaten a neck and half a length by Sadler's Wells and Procida, giving the impression that he would be suited by a longer distance.[3]

In the 1984 Derby, which, was the most valuable race ever run in Europe with a first prize of £227,680, Secreto started at odds of 14/1 in a field of seventeen runners.[4] The odds-on favourite was the unbeaten El Gran Senor, trained by David O'Briens's father Vincent. El Gran Senor had been the leading European two-year-old of 1983 and had won the 2000 Guineas. The running was made by future Melbourne Cup winner At Talaq, who turned into the straight five lengths clear. Two furlongs from the finish, El Gran Senor moved up to dispute the lead with Secreto moving up to challenge on the outside. Pat Eddery appeared to be going very easily on the favourite, whereas Christy Roche was hard at work on Secreto. The two Irish-trained colts began to pull away from the opposition and in what Timeform described as a "thrilling" finish, Secreto led in the last strides to win by a short head.[2] The result was only confirmed after the stewards rejected an objection lodged by Eddery, who claimed that Secreto had leaned in and interfered with his horse in the closing stages.[5] Secreto's win made David O'Brien, at 27, the youngest man to train a Derby winner.[6] Christy Roche praised the colt's attitude, saying that Secreto had "won on sheer courage."[7]

After his win in the Derby, a half share in Secreto was sold to Calumet Farm for a reported $20,000,000.[2] The colt never ran again, being withdrawn successively from the Irish Derby, the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes and the Benson & Hedges Gold Cup.[8]

Assessment

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Secreto was assessed at 128 by Timeform.[2] In their book A Century of Champions, John Randall and Tony Morris rated Secreto as an "inferior" Derby winner.[9]

Stud record

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Secreto was retired to stud at Calumet Farm in Kentucky before being sent to Japan in 1992 where he died in 1999. His most notable offspring was the 1991 English 2,000 Guineas winner Mystiko. The most notable of his Japanese runners was the Hanshin Juvenile Fillies winner Tamuro Cherry.[10]

Pedigree

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Pedigree of Secreto[11]
Sire
Northern Dancer 		Nearctic Nearco Pharos
Nogara
Lady Angela Hyperion
Sister Sarah
Natalma Native Dancer Polynesian
Geisha
Almahmoud Mahmoud
Arbitrator
Dam
Betty's Secret 		Secretariat Bold Ruler Nasrullah
Miss Disco
Somethingroyal Princequillo
Imperatrice
Betty Loraine Prince John Princequillo
Not Afraid
Gay Hostess Royal Charger
Your Hostess

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''Secreto'' is an American-bred, Irish-trained Thoroughbred racehorse known for his upset victory in the 1984 Epsom Derby. Foaled in 1981 at Windfields Farm in Maryland, he was by Northern Dancer out of Betty's Secret, a daughter of Secretariat. Sold as a yearling for $340,000 to Venezuelan businessman Luigi Miglietti and trained by David O'Brien, Secreto raced only as a three-year-old in 1984, competing in four races with three wins and one third-place finish. Secreto's career highlight was the 1984 Epsom Derby, where he started at 14-1 odds and defeated the heavily favored El Gran Senor by a short head in a tense, driving finish widely regarded as one of the most dramatic and memorable in the Classic's history. The result followed an unsuccessful objection for interference lodged by El Gran Senor's jockey Pat Eddery. Earlier that season, Secreto won the Tetrarch Stakes and placed third in the Irish 2,000 Guineas. He did not race again after the Derby, retiring due to a minor injury and his high commercial value as a stallion prospect. Syndicated for $40 million, Secreto initially stood at Calumet Farm in Kentucky and earned the title of American champion freshman sire of 1988. He was later exported to Japan in 1992. His most notable progeny included Mystiko, winner of the 1991 Two Thousand Guineas, though his overall record as a sire proved modest compared to early expectations. Secreto died in 1999.

Early life

Secreto was foaled in 1981 at Windfields Farm in Maryland. He was sired by Northern Dancer out of Betty's Secret, a daughter of Secretariat. Sold as a yearling for $340,000 to Venezuelan businessman Luigi Miglietti, he was sent to Ireland to be trained by David O'Brien.

Music career

Music career

Secreto "El Famoso Biberón" emerged as a major figure in Dominican urban music during the early 2010s, specializing in dembow while incorporating elements of rap, hip hop, and reggaeton. His lyrics frequently address barrio realities, personal struggles, and everyday life in marginalized communities, contributing to his authentic appeal within the genre. The stage name "El Famoso Biberón" symbolizes his intent to nourish and support his community through music. He achieved his breakthrough in 2011 with the single "El Malo," which propelled him to national and international recognition and solidified his position in Dominican dembow. During this period, he released other early hits such as "Toy Quillao" and "Pa' que te de," which helped build his fanbase. In 2012, "Papa Dios Me Dijo" became one of his signature tracks and is widely regarded as a dembow classic. His career progressed with notable releases including "De Amor Nadie Se Muere" in 2016 and "Real Guerrero," further showcasing his versatility in blending romantic themes with dembow rhythms. In 2019, he collaborated with El Alfa on the remix of "Pa Que Te Dé," reinforcing his standing in the Dominican urban scene. Secreto has maintained an active performing career with international reach, beginning with his first European tour in 2013 across cities such as Madrid, Milán, and Barcelona to engage the Dominican diaspora. He has undertaken multiple tours in the United States and Europe over the years, including a third European tour in 2024 visiting cities like Ginebra, Zúrich, and Roma. Recognized as an icon and one of the essential exponents of Dominican dembow, he has influenced the genre through his direct storytelling and connection to grassroots audiences.

Acting career

Secreto, the Thoroughbred racehorse, did not have an acting career. His activities were limited to racing in 1984 and later standing as a stallion until his death in 1999. The original section content refers to a different individual, Secreto El Famoso Biberón, a Dominican musician and actor, and is not applicable to this article subject.

Discography

Discography

Secreto "El Famoso Biberón" has released his music primarily through singles in the dembow genre, with occasional albums and compilations. His discography features key tracks that marked milestones in his career, beginning with early singles and progressing to more recognized collaborations. Among his notable singles are "El Malo" (2011), "Papa Dios Me Dijo" (2012), "De Amor Nadie Se Muere" (2016), "Real Guerrero" (2018), and "Dicen" (2020). "De Amor Nadie Se Muere" achieved RIAA certification on September 9, 2020. He also participated in the remix of "Pa Que Te Dé" with El Alfa in 2019. Other tracks in his catalog include "Verde", "Yo me enamoré", and "Toy killao". These releases highlight his consistent output as a singles-focused artist in the Dominican dembow scene.

Awards and nominations

No awards or nominations in music or similar categories apply to the Thoroughbred racehorse Secreto, as the prior content referred to a different individual (a Dominican music artist). The horse was recognized as American champion freshman sire of 1988, as noted in the lead, but received no formal award nominations in his racing or stud career. No content is applicable in this section. "Personal life" does not apply to a Thoroughbred racehorse. All biographical details about Secreto (breeding, racing career, and stud career) are covered in the lead section.
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