He won in a world record 2:24 flat, by 31 lengths.
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 fastest time was Secretariat's 31 length win in 1973 of 2:24.
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.
Animal Kingdom won that Derby in 2:02.4 Secretariat's win was 1:59 4/5 Secretariat wins by nine lengths.
31 lengths.
He won 16 of 21 starts.
19/20 Races!
He had 53 stakes winners. His son, Risen Star, won the 1988 Preakness and Belmont, and his daughter, Lady's Secret, won Horse of the Year in '86.
the Kentucky, Preakness and Belmont
A 'length' in horseracing is appoximately 8', the distance from the horse's nose to his tail. Secretariat's Belmont Stakes win put him at 31 lengths or 248 ft. in front of the 2nd place horse, Sham. He was clocked at the wire travelling 52 fps, or 52 feet per second. To this day Secretariat's record at the Belmont Stakes has never even been approached and is considered the greatest racehorse of all time.
Secretariat won in 1973.
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