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It depends on the distance the race is run over and the track conditions but generally 5 lengths to the second is a good guide.

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One second is equal to five horse lengths, so 5 seconds would be equal to 25 horse lengths. Secretariat actually won his Belmont Stakes by 6 and one fifth seconds!!

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a neck length

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Q: Five seconds on the track equates to how many horse lengths?
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