America didn’t wait for the 1973 Belmont Stakes to anoint Secretariat a hero.
Tag: Legends
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.
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.
A Classy Champion, 1989 Belmont Stakes Winner Easy Goer
If you look through racing history closely enough, you’ll find horses that had the misfortune of racing at the wrong time. It’s the hand that fate dealt talented horses like Sham and Alydar, who became supporting characters to Triple Crown champions Secretariat and Affirmed. Then there’s Easy Goer.
