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Secretariat 1973 Belmont Stakes Triple Crown Ron Turcotte Penny Chenery Lucien Laurin

Secretariat Ascends to Legendary Level in Belmont Stakes Win

America didn’t wait for the 1973 Belmont Stakes to anoint Secretariat a hero.

Secretariat 1973 Belmont Stakes Triple Crown Twice a Prince My Gallant

Opposing Riders Had Much Different View of Secretariat's 1973 Belmont Runaway

Racing fans of all ages are probably familiar with the sight of Secretariat rocketing through the stretch of the 1973 Belmont Stakes, wrapping up a Triple Crown sweep with a lopsided 31-length victory.

Secretariat Chic Anderson 1973 Belmont Stakes Triple Crown Meadow Stable

Chic Anderson's Tremendous 1973 Belmont Stakes Call Stands Test of Time

There’s no doubt that Secretariat’s performance in the 1973 Belmont Stakes ranks among the greatest performances ever by a Thoroughbred racehorse.

Native Dancer: The Nearly Perfect Grey Ghost of Sagamore

He was the practically perfect Thoroughbred.

Twenty-two starts. Twenty-one victories.

Harry Payne Whitney: Like Father, Like Son

It is a common refrain among horse racing fans that they were introduced to the sport by a relative, often their father. This applies both to casual fans and to some of the greatest legends in the sport, including the unforgettable racehorse owner and breeder Harry Payne Whitney.

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