This day in history: Secretariat wins Belmont Stakes to clinch Triple Crown

(WDBJ) - June 9, 1973:

Race horse Secretariat, with Jockey Ron Turcotte, won the Belmont Stakes in 1973 by 31 lengths to clinch Triple Crown.

During the race, he also set a record that still stands by finishing in 2:24.

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