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Today's thoroughbreds are bred more for speed than stamina. The 1-1/2 miles Belmont Stakes is a Triple Crown stopper for many speedy horses.

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.

No other thoroughbred won the Belmont Stakes by as many lengths as did Secretariat. The hype at Churchill Downs' Kentucky Derby, and at Pimlico was not unwarranted.

Although Secretariat won the 1973 Preakness in record time, his race's speed title was disputed because of a faulty clocking. Big Red lost that battle.

The historical data of the Kentucky Derby is resplendent in numbers, beautiful coincidences, and facts. Take the dare. Find your trivia. Discover your own knowledge.

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?