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Newt
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Obviously, more horses = more traffic. However, Secretariat was unique.

He would have dominated any field in the Belmont on that WIDE track. Pimlico is a much narrower track, but the fields are traditionally much smaller. CD would be a much tougher track for him, but with his tactical speed and ability to pick his position in the race, he would have likely made it his race. Prime Secretariat was an animal to behold. He was like Lance Armstrong (without the drugs) and The Grinch after his conversion. He was Pistol Pete Wilt Chamberlin.
Posted: 06/05/2026 at 07:49 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