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Brown Water
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Brown Water
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There were 13 in '73 Derby. While we'll never know I'd say holding the

record for all three triple crown races 53 years later says he would still dominate.
Posted: 06/05/2026 at 12:21 PM ET
(In response to this post by RoswellGAHokie)

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Belmont Quiz: "He's moving like a tremendous machine!"
great2bahokie • 06/05/26 09:19 AM ET
Several girlfriends.**
Late 80s Hokie • 06/06/26 02:52 PM ET
Once when I had dysentery I heard someone screaming that.**
PhotoHokieNC • 06/05/26 03:22 PM ET
My wife. **
Spudnut • 06/05/26 02:50 PM ET
One of the most dominating sports performances I've ever seen**
Brown Water • 06/05/26 10:52 AM ET
I wonder if Secretariat would be as dominant today.
RoswellGAHokie • 06/05/26 11:59 AM ET
Obviously, more horses = more traffic. However, Secretariat was unique.
Newt • 06/05/26 07:49 PM ET
Well said. Greatest race horse ever.**
Brown Water • 06/05/26 08:17 PM ET
So far 13 horses have won the Triple Crown. It is too bad people will
VTHokie2000 • 06/08/26 10:04 AM ET
That would be something for sure**
Brown Water • 06/08/26 10:07 AM ET
Because it could be quite the "event," I would even be willing to include
VTHokie2000 • 06/08/26 10:12 AM ET
Belmont typically has a smaller field. Looks like 12 max. 9 this year.**
reestuart • 06/05/26 03:06 PM ET
There were 13 in '73 Derby. While we'll never know I'd say holding the ◄
Brown Water • 06/05/26 12:21 PM ET
Great point. Only 5 horses in that race.**
HwoodHokie • 06/05/26 12:15 PM ET
Because the other owners realized just how much Big Red dominated the first
VTHokie2000 • 06/05/26 01:06 PM ET
This is correct.**
Newt • 06/05/26 07:21 PM ET
2nd? OJ getting to the LOS when with the Bills**
TomTurkey • 06/05/26 11:37 AM ET
Me navigating traffic heading home from Taco Bell before it's too late. **
HokieGator • 06/05/26 10:20 AM ET
TWSS**
RhinoVT • 06/05/26 10:03 AM ET