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6. I had never heard of the Kentucky Derby until the excitement about that race

Sun May 5, 2024, 10:33 AM

May 2024

I was in my early 20’s but after watching that race, nothing has come close to that magnificent performance.

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On this day, May 5, 1973, Secretariat won the Kentucky Derby in 1:59-2/5, still a record. [View all] mahatmakanejeeves May 2024 OP

I remember! Goddessartist May 2024 #1

It's cool to watch the video of Secretariat viva la May 2024 #4

Maybe the greatest horse of all time. lastlib May 2024 #3

I have a ready answer if anyone asks me who's my favorite athlete : Karadeniz May 2024 #5

I didn't see that race EYESORE 9001 May 2024 #7

He had another gear Bayard May 2024 #8

The Belmont Was Ridiculous ProfessorGAC May 2024 #11

An incredible stat that underlines his unparalleled greatness. BobTheSubgenius May 2024 #10