What horse won the 1973 Belmont Stakes?

What horse won the 1973 Belmont Stakes?

The 1973 Belmont Stakes was the 105th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York, held on June 9, 1973. Facing a field of five horses, Secretariat won by 31 lengths, the largest margin of victory in Belmont history, in front of a crowd of 69,138 spectators.

How many people went to the Belmont Stakes in 1971?

This became the second-most attended Belmont Stakes at the time, after the 1971 race that had 82,694 in attendance. Out of the starting gate, Secretariat and Sham raced evenly through the first turn. Through a half-mile, the two were even.

What was Secretariat’s split time at the 1973 Belmont?

first time was at he end of the 1973 Belmont. As a pace handicapper who is constantly in contact with the tele-timer, my jaw dropped when I saw Secretariat’s 6 furlong split @1:09.4. I turned to my buddy and yelled,” Call the fire department, he’s setting the track on fire.

How fast did Secretariat run the Belmont Stakes?

The largest margin of victory at the Belmont Stakes before the 1973 race was set in 1943, when Count Fleet won by 25 lengths. Secretariat’s 2:24 to cover 1.5 miles equates to an average speed of 37.5 miles per hour (60.4 km/h).