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A RACE FOR THE RECORD
A veil of suspense hung over thoroughbred racing fans last May 5th as Monarchos swept across the finish line of the 127th Kentucky Derby. With his first half mile clocked as the fastest in history, the big gray colt had, surely, broken the great Secretariat's record set way back in 1973.
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No. 1 Derby Run Was Secretariat's
There was never more speed displayed in the Kentucky Derby than put on by Secretariat in 1973. His Derby ranks No. 1 among the Best Ten Derbies ever run.
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Remember Those High Flying Great Jockeys
When you list the great jockeys, several standouts immediately come to mind, including "The Master."
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Secretariat and Affirmed at Stud
Triple Crown champions Affirmed and Secretariat won best two-year-old and best three-year-old Eclipse Awards. They raced in the same decade, but took different paths.
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Secretariat's Belmont Run Historic
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.
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The Triple Crown That Should Have Been
Winning the Triple Crown is no easy feat as the 28 year drought testifies but it seems a shame when a magnificent horse like Afleet Alex loses to a twist of fate.
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1973 Derby Fractions Were Dazzling
In thoroughbred racing, a horse's fractions are generally a few ticks slower as he moves through each quarter mile. Secretariat ran each Derby fraction in faster time.
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1973 Preakness Time was Disputed
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.
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A Rank Runner Can Easily Lose
Jockeys must judge distance and pace to get the best results from their thoroughbred partners. Horses may sometimes struggle against being rated and race rankly.
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Best Remembered Derbies Overview
The Blood-Horse magazine conducted its poll vote for the Ten Best Kentucky Derbies ever run and came up with a few surprises. Big Red, Secretariat, easily copped No. 1.
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February Important in Horse Racing
Champions can emerge early on the road to Kentucky roses as prep starts take shape. An overview of exciting, historic second month moments favors 1948's Citation.
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Understanding Racing Fractions
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.
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Winners Of The Triple Crown
With eyes focused on finish line glory, hopes hinge on wins at the Derby, the Preakness and in Belmont.
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1948 Derby: Citation Makes Claim
Male Champion Two-Year-Old Citation raised his stardom to a higher level in the 1948 Kentucky Derby. He showed speed and unshakable will in dominating the Derby.
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1973 Kentucky Derby: All Big Red
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.
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Curlin's Preakness Tied Record
There cannot be a Triple Crown winner this season, but the Belmont Stakes offers girl versus boys; speedy Curlin versus speedy Hard Spun. Upsetter Tiago is also in.
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Last Triple Crown Winner Affirmed
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?
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Nobiz, Barclay Tagg Git 'R Done
Focus was not a question as Nobiz Like Shobiz fought hard to win the Wood Memorial. Battling Any Given Saturday, then Sightseeing, Nobiz upped the Derby ante.
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Top Jockeys: TC Treats # 2
There have been only eleven Thoroughbreds to win the Triple Crown. Eddie Arcaro rode two of them, Whirlaway (1941) and Citation (1948). Who are the other 9 jockeys?
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Top Ten Derby Stories Had Endings
While Secretariat broke records and competitors' hearts, Black Gold won with popularity, and Canonero II overcame everything, other top derby winners wove their stories.
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Triple Crown Spotlight, Snapshots
Spotlight articles and Snapshot blogs bring America's eleven thoroughbred Triple Crown champions into larger focus. Learn more about the champs' historic lives.
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Who Was Disposed Of Exceller?
Exceller, like Ferdinand, was slaughtered years after he attained stardom on the Thoroughbbred track. He defeated Triple Crown champions Seattle Slew and Affirmed.
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