Secretariat vs. American Pharoah: Racing side-by-side

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There is plenty of reason to compare the 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharoah to the 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat. Both raced their way into America's households and hearts with an impressive victory in the Belmont Stakes. They both also ended a long Triple Crown drought to the delight of millions.

While the 2015 champion ran the second fastest Belmont of any Triple Crown winner, how would it have stacked up against Secretariat’s fantastic performance in 1973? Take a look now as the two champions race side-by-side.

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