Only 13 horses have captured the elusive Triple Crown in its 100-year history—a feat that requires winning the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes in the same season. Among these champions, only ONE stands alone as the greatest of all time.
SECRETARIAT — the name etched in racing history — not only won the Triple Crown in 1973, but shattered records in all three races. His times of 1:59 2/5 in the Kentucky Derby, 1:53 in the Preakness Stakes, and 2:24 in the Belmont Stakes remain unbroken to this day — over 50 years later.
His 31-length victory at Belmont Park is considered one of the most dominant performances in sports history, cementing his legacy as the undisputed greatest racehorse of all time.
Nicknamed “Big Red” for his powerful chestnut frame and larger-than-life presence, Secretariat’s heart was found to be nearly twice the size of an average horse, symbolizing both his unmatched physical ability and the heart of a true champion.
Decades may pass, but your legend gallops on, Secretariat — a timeless reminder that greatness is born to run.
