Because it is the first race in the Triple Crown and if a horse wins it then there is a possibility for a Triple Crown winner.
The longest race in the triple crown is the Belmont at a mile and a half.
3 Mares have won a triple crown race.
The Canadian triple crown is a thouroughbred race held in Canada.
Secreteriat, triple crown, 1973
The first leg of the three part Triple Crown is the Kentucky Derby.
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The Kentucky Derby.
The Belmont Stakes is the longest of the three Triple Crown races.
The longest race of the Triple Crown is the Belmont Stakes run at 1 1/2 miles (12 furlongs).
Secretariat.ACTUALLY Secretariat was the FIRST horse to win a Triple Crown Race in a record time.But he wasn't the biggest.Ha!
At Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.