Remembering the legendary 1973 Belmont Stakes when Secretariat won the Triple Crown

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CBS News looks back at the 1973 Belmont Stakes, when Secretariat became only the ninth horse in history to win the Triple Crown. The race, held at Belmont Park in New York, cemented Secretariat's place as one of racing's greatest champions. With the 2026 Belmont Stakes taking place this Saturday, the network uses the occasion to revisit that iconic moment and the legendary thoroughbred's defining victory.