The Fierce Battle Between Secretariat And Sham at Preakness Stakes In 1973
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On May 19, 1973, Secretariat and Sham squared off in the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course — and what happened next became one of the most disputed moments in horse racing history.
Just two weeks after Secretariat's record-shattering Kentucky Derby win, trainer Pancho Martin brought Sham back for a rematch, determined to end Big Red's Triple Crown bid before it reached Belmont. What followed was a real head-to-head battle — Sham pushing Secretariat through blistering early fractions before Secretariat pulled away for good.
But the race almost wasn't remembered for the racing at all. Pimlico's electronic timer malfunctioned, and for decades afterward, Secretariat's official Preakness time was disputed — with many believing he actually ran faster than the record books ever gave him credit for.
In this video, we break down:
🏇 How Sham forced the pace and nearly changed history
⏱️ The timing controversy that shadowed the result for over 40 years
👑 Why this race mattered just as much as the Derby and Belmont for Secretariat's Triple Crown run
If you're a fan of legendary horses, iconic rivalries, or the untold controversies behind sports history, hit subscribe for more deep dives like this one.
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In a later interview Ron said he could hear Pincay hitting Sham and he felt sorry for Sham cause he took a beating.:hand-orange-covering-eyes:
The Fierce Battle Between Secretariat And Sham at Preakness Stakes In 1973
Cosmic Points
922 views
On May 19, 1973, Secretariat and Sham squared off in the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course — and what happened next became one of the most disputed moments in horse racing history.
Just two weeks after Secretariat's record-shattering Kentucky Derby win, trainer Pancho Martin brought Sham back for a rematch, determined to end Big Red's Triple Crown bid before it reached Belmont. What followed was a real head-to-head battle — Sham pushing Secretariat through blistering early fractions before Secretariat pulled away for good.
But the race almost wasn't remembered for the racing at all. Pimlico's electronic timer malfunctioned, and for decades afterward, Secretariat's official Preakness time was disputed — with many believing he actually ran faster than the record books ever gave him credit for.
In this video, we break down:
🏇 How Sham forced the pace and nearly changed history
⏱️ The timing controversy that shadowed the result for over 40 years
👑 Why this race mattered just as much as the Derby and Belmont for Secretariat's Triple Crown run
If you're a fan of legendary horses, iconic rivalries, or the untold controversies behind sports history, hit subscribe for more deep dives like this one.
#secretariat #1973preaknessstakes #horseracing #horse