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What Are the Five Fastest Times in the Belmont Stakes Horse Race?

Discover the five fastest Belmont Stakes times, featuring Secretariat's unbeatable 2:24 record and top performances in horse racing history.

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The five fastest times in the Belmont Stakes are: Secretariat (2:24 in 1973), Easy Goer (2:26 in 1989), A.P. Indy (2:26.13 in 1992), Risen Star (2:26.40 in 1988), and Point Given (2:26.56 in 2001). Secretariat's record time of 2:24 remains unbeaten. These times highlight some of the most impressive performances in horse racing history.

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  1. Who holds the fastest record time in the Belmont Stakes?

    Secretariat holds the fastest Belmont Stakes record time of 2:24, set in 1973, and remains unbeaten.

  2. What are some other top fastest times in Belmont Stakes history?

    Besides Secretariat, other fastest times include Easy Goer (2:26 in 1989), A.P. Indy (2:26.13 in 1992), Risen Star (2:26.40 in 1988), and Point Given (2:26.56 in 2001).

  3. Why is Secretariat's Belmont Stakes time considered historic?

    Secretariat's 2:24 finish in the Belmont Stakes is considered historic because it set a world record for 1½ miles on dirt that still stands decades later.

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