Secretariat won the 1973 Belmont Stakes in world record time of 2:24 flat, by 31 lengths. The race is one and one half miles.
Secretariat won in 1973.
Secretariat won the triple crown in 1973. He was the 9th horse to do so in 25 years.
Secretariat's total race earnings were $3,316,808, the majority of that amount was from his Triple Crown wins. As a stallion, Secratariat earned far more than that.
Seattle Slew, 1977, Affirmed, 1978.
1977-he is my favorite Triple Crown winner Secretariat won it 4 years previous and Affirmed won the next year
He was the 9th Triple Crown winner. He won it in 1973. Before him there was Sir Barton, Gallant Fox, Omaha, War Admiral,Whirlaway, Count Fleet, Assault, Citation. After Secretariat there was Seattle Slew and Affirmed. (they are listed in order)
Secretariat was born March 30th, 1970, and died October 4th, 1989, at an age of 19 years old.
$1,316,808.00
Yes, Secretariat traveled to Long Island in 1973 to compete in the Belmont Stakes, which was held at Belmont Park. This race was significant as it marked his attempt to win the Triple Crown after victories in the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes. Secretariat won the Belmont by an impressive 31 lengths, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest racehorses in history.
the New York Handicap Triple or American Graded Stakes Races for thoroughbred racehorses is run by the New York Racing Association at Belmont Park in Elmont New York. these three races consist ot the Metropolitan Handicap, the Brooklyn Handicap and the Suburban Handicap. the four horses that have won the Handicap Triple Crown are Whisk Broom 2 in 1913, Tom Fool in 1953, Kelso in 1961 and Fit to Fight in 1984.
May 5th, 1973.
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