Thursday, May 01, 2003

No other horse even comes close. Following a track record at the Kentucky Derby, and a victory at the Preakness, came his amazing runaway at the Belmont. In winning the final leg of the Triple Crown, Secretariat's time of 2 minutes, 24 seconds was the fastest mile and a half ever run on a dirt track anywhere in the world. He won by 31 lengths. File under From The Sports Desk. 12:53:27 AM