Christopher Chenery

Christopher Chenery
Born
Christopher Tompkins Chenery

(1886-09-19)September 19, 1886
DiedJanuary 3, 1973(1973-01-03) (aged 86)
EducationRandolph-Macon College
Washington and Lee University (BS)
Occupation(s)Businessman:
Engineering
Racehorse owner/breeder
Known forOwner of Secretariat
SpouseHelen Bates
ChildrenMargaret Chenery Carmichael Hollis B. Chenery
Penny Chenery
HonorsEclipse Award for Outstanding Breeder (1972, 1973)
Virginia Thoroughbred Association Hall of Fame (1987)
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame (1985)
United States Racing Hall of Fame, Pillar of the Turf (2019)

Christopher Chenery (September 16, 1886 – January 3, 1973) was an American engineer, businessman, and the owner/breeder of record for Thoroughbred horse racing's U.S. Triple Crown champion Secretariat.