The 12th Triple Crown (click here) victor ran the sixth-fastest winning time in
Belmont history, besting second-place Frosted by 5 1/2 lengths in a
wire-to-wire win. He was still a little off Secretariat's legendary
ride, but now is second among Triple Crown winners in Belmont finishing
time since the race has been 1 1/2 miles.
American Pharoah ranks with the greats. They are within 3 seconds of each other. American Pharoah's win was no mistake.
1. Secretariat, 1973 (2:24.00}
2. Easy Goer, 1989 (2:26.00)
3. A.P. Indy, 1992 (2:26.13)
4. Risen Star, 1988 (2:26.40)
5. Gallant Man, 1957 (2:26.60)
6. American Pharoah, 2015 (2:26.65)
His stride is very different than the rest of the field. I found it easiest to discern his gallop when he was in the back stretch. His gallop stride is less frequent than the other colts. His stride carried him further than the others. Maybe better said, he covered more ground with one stride length than the others. It was easier for him to run because of his stride length. He didn't have to work as hard as the others and sustained his lead from the beginning. In other words, he had plenty of reserve if it was asked of him.
American Pharoah ranks with the greats. They are within 3 seconds of each other. American Pharoah's win was no mistake.
1. Secretariat, 1973 (2:24.00}
2. Easy Goer, 1989 (2:26.00)
3. A.P. Indy, 1992 (2:26.13)
4. Risen Star, 1988 (2:26.40)
5. Gallant Man, 1957 (2:26.60)
6. American Pharoah, 2015 (2:26.65)
His stride is very different than the rest of the field. I found it easiest to discern his gallop when he was in the back stretch. His gallop stride is less frequent than the other colts. His stride carried him further than the others. Maybe better said, he covered more ground with one stride length than the others. It was easier for him to run because of his stride length. He didn't have to work as hard as the others and sustained his lead from the beginning. In other words, he had plenty of reserve if it was asked of him.
