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Today in History: Secretariat wins Belmont Stakes, claims Triple Crown
6/9/2025
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- On June 9, 1973, Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes by an astonishing 31 lengths, marking the first American Triple Crown victory in 25 years. His record time of 2 minutes and 24 seconds remains unbeaten for a mile and a half on dirt. This historic win solidified his status as one of the greatest racehorses ever.
