1973 Belmont Stakes

The 1973 Belmont Stakes was the third and final race of that year's Triple Crown, held on June 9 at Belmont Park. It featured approximately a seven-week-old, undefeated horse named Secretariat, who aimed to complete the Triple Crown. Secretariat delivered an extraordinary performance, winning by an astonishing 31 lengths—the largest margin in the race’s history—and setting a world record for the 1.5-mile distance in the process. His dominant victory highlighted his exceptional speed and stamina, securing his place as one of the greatest racehorses in history.