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Secretariat's 1973 Derby record time still stands. Seattle Slew was called Baby Huey. Affirmed stood firm against Alydar. Riva Ridge was Secretariat's stablemate.

Syndicated for a record $6 million in early 1973, Secretariat exceeded every expectation. His Kentucky Derby run is still untouchable. It came under great scrutiny.

The Florida Derby has served as a launching pad for Big Brown, Barbaro, Monarchos, Thunder Gulch, and Unbridled. B. A. Jones conditioned two 1940s Triple Crown champs.

Horse of the Year Curlin tried the turf for the first time, and Red Rocks, of Ireland descent, took his measure in the Man o' War Stakes.  Better Talk Now went third.

Since 1978 the racing world has anxiously awaited the next Triple Crown coronation and post Big Browns failed delivery, continues to wait.

From Sir Barton in 1919 to Affirmed in 1978, thoroughbred racing has seen just 11 Triple Crown winners. Can a 2007 three-year-old step into TC horse shoes?