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Which horse won the Triple Crown in 1973 by a record 31 lengths at the Belmont Stakes?
Answer
Secretariat
Secretariat's dominant 1973 Triple Crown victory included setting track records at the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes that still stand today, with his Belmont win by 31 lengths considered one of sport's greatest performances.
💡 Did you know?
Secretariat's heart weighed 22 pounds at autopsy, nearly three times the size of an average thoroughbred's heart.
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- Seattle Slew
- Affirmed
- Man o' War
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