Secretariat completed the Kentucky Derby faster than any horse in history, finishing in first place in 1973 with a time of 1:59.40, beating second-place Sham by two-and-a-half lengths.

Kentucky Derby fastest times Here’s a look at some of the other fastest times in Derby history: 1973, Secretariat: 1:59.40 2001, Monarchos: 1:59.97 1964, Northern Dancer: 2:00.00 1985, Spend A ...

Secretariat, ridden by Ron Turcotte, won the 1973 Kentucky Derby in one minute, 59.40 seconds. Only one other horse, Monarchos in 2001, has broken the two-minute barrier in the race’s 150 runnings.

Since Secretariat’s 1973 record-setting Derby, few horses have come close. Explore the history of the fastest times in Kentucky Derby horse racing.

Since Secretariat’s 1973 record-setting Derby, few horses have come close. Explore the history of the fastest times in Kentucky Derby horse racing.

Secretariat, ridden by Ron Turcotte, won the 1973 Kentucky Derby in one minute, 59.40 seconds. Only one other horse, Monarchos in 2001, has broken the two-minute barrier in the race’s 150 runnings.

FILE - This June 9, 1973, file photo shows Penny Chenery, owner of Secretariat, reacting after her horse won the Belmont Stakes, and the Triple Crown, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. Chenery, who ...

Secretariat drew an ideal post position, No. 3, for the Preakness. Only five owners had dared to challenge him, and the track at Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course was fast. Big Red and his Meadow ...

Secretariat finished the Derby in 1:59.40, setting a record that still stands 50 years later. He finished two-and-a-half lengths ahead of runner-up Sham.

It had been 25 years since a horse won the Triple Crown. The people connected to Secretariat’s rival thought the hype around the $6 million horse going into the Kentucky Derby was all a sham, and ...

After the race, jockey Ron Turcotte said: “This horse really paced himself. He is smart: I think he knew he was going 1+1⁄2 miles, I never pushed him.” ...