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May 3, 2023 · Take a look back at Secretariat earning the first jewel of his Triple Crown run with a still-standing track record time on the 50th anniversary of his historic Kentucky Derby win. #NBCSports...
The 1973 Kentucky Derby was the 99th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Secretariat won the Derby in a record time of 1: 59 + 2 ⁄ 5 , 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 lengths ahead of Sham , while Our Native finished in third position.
At age three, Secretariat not only won the Triple Crown, but he also set speed records in all three races. His time in the Kentucky Derby still stands as the Churchill Downs track record for 11⁄4 miles, and his time in the Belmont Stakes stands as the American record for 11⁄2 miles on the dirt.
Sep 26, 2012 · Secretariat wins the 99th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs Time: :23 2/5, :47 2/5, 1:11 4/5, 1:36 1/5, 1:59 2/5 (new track record). Track Fast. In gate 5:37 EDT.
May 6, 2023 · Secretariat, with jockey Ron Turcotte up, passed his rival, Sham, in the homestretch and ran away with the 99th Kentucky Derby in record time on May 5, 1973. Associated Press. By Melissa...
May 4, 2023 · A new display in the Kentucky Derby Museum hails Secretariat as “America’s horse.” At Wagner’s Pharmacy and Diner, across the street from Churchill, Secretariat shirts, hats, coffee mugs,...
Apr 25, 2020 · With a spectacular victory at the Belmont Stakes, Secretariat becomes the first horse since Citation in 1948 to win America’s coveted Triple Crown–the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness, and the...
May 2, 2024 · The Kentucky Derby was the first leg of the Triple Crown for Secretariat, and his run stands as one of the most dominant performances in the race's history. There have been a dozen...
Relive the unforgettable moment when Secretariat blazed through the finish line to win the 1973 Kentucky Derby. Explore the thrilling story of this legendary horse's triumph, setting records and making history. Discover more about Secretariat's incredible Kentucky derby win on our page.
Apr 30, 2018 · Big Red. Called the “ Clark Gable of horses” by Vogue, Secretariat consistently blew away the competition: His times in all three Triple Crown races remain the fastest in history. “Big Red,” as...
