June 9 th, 1973 was a historic day in horse racing: It’s the day that Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes with a stunning 31-length lead. With that victory the chestnut Thoroughbred stallion became the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years, and he became a household name at the same time. Secretariat was born on March 30, 1970.
Read more at the source: Equine History: Secretariat Won the Belmont Stakes with a Stunning 31 Lengths
Article excerpt posted on Sidelinesnews.com from The Classic Insider.
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