Secretariat, also known as Big Red, was a champion American Thoroughbred racehorse who was the ninth winner of the American Triple Crown, setting and still holding the fastest time record in all three of its constituent races. He became the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years and his record-breaking victory in the Belmont Stakes, which he won by 31 lengths, is often considered the greatest race ever run by a thoroughbred racehorse. During his racing career, he won five Eclipse Awards, including Horse of the Year honors at ages two and three. Widely regarded as one of the greatest racehorses of all time, he was nominated to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1974. In the Blood-Horse magazine List of the Top 100 U.S. Racehorses of the 20th Century, Secretariat was second to Man o' War.
Secretariat wins the 1973 Kentucky Derby in 1:59.4, an as-yet-unbeaten record.
On May 5, in the year 1973, Secretariat wins the 1973 Kentucky Derby in 1:59.4, an as-yet-unbeaten record. This event is recorded as a Historical Events event in the history of May 5, one of 343 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on May 5, 1973 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Historical Events event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 3 May 2026.
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