He came, like the fog in Carl Sandburg’s famous poem, silently. For a time he lingered, just long enough for his presence to be acknowledged. And then, like the fog, he moved on, all too soon, leaving everyone to wonder what might have been. His name, of course, was Lost in the Fog.
Tag: Legends
Secretariat Ascends to Legendary Level in Belmont Stakes Win
America didn’t wait for the 1973 Belmont Stakes to anoint Secretariat a hero.
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.
