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The Greatest Races Secretariat’s Belmont

Australian racing is often criticised for being insular, and we don’t want to have this charge laid against us. There are incredible moments in history, most of which are coloured by personal preference.

It is hard to argue with most of America who would tell you that the 1973 Belmont Stakes was the greatest race ever run. It certainly wasn’t because it was a close race, but it did have an important place in history. The

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