Secretariat

The 13 Triple Crown winners, in order — click any name to jump directly to its profile: Sir Barton — 1919 Gallant Fox — 1930 Omaha — 1935 War Admiral — 1937 Whirlaway — 1941 Count Fleet — 1943 Assault — 1946 Citation — 1948 Secretariat — 1973 Seattle Slew — 1977 Affirmed — 1978 …

Was Secretariat the fastest horse to ever race? Yes — based on objective race-condition data. Secretariat set the still-standing records for the fastest Kentucky Derby (1:59 2/5) and Belmont Stakes (2:24 flat) in history, both unbroken after more than 50 years. While his Preakness Stakes victory was plagued by a timing error on race day, …