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Originally Posted by Revolution
If Dr. Fager's record is so impressive how come he shares it with Najran, who wasn't exactly a superhorse?
Secretariats record is all by itself.
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Sometimes the tracks are souped up on different days, therefore, allowing an inferior horse to set track records. Of course, the combination of the track being souped up and Najran running his heart out could have equalled Dr. Fager's record. How come all of the great horses who have run at 8 furlongs couldn't beat or equal Dr. Fager's record? Also, Dr. Fager was carrying 134 pounds.
Also, Spectacular Bid was a better horse than Secretariat IMO. Secretariat never came close to SB's mile and a quarter record. The mile and a quarter distance is the most important distance for classic horses. That is why both the Kentucky Derby and the Breeder's Cup Classic are run at that distance in addition to the Hollywood Gold Cup, Jockey Club Gold Cup, Santa Anita Handicap, Pacific Classic, Travers, and Suburban. An argument for Secretariat would be that he still holds the track and stakes record at Churchill Downs. Of course, SB remains in a league of his own as a four year old still today. No horse could have matched SB as a four year old. None. He proved that by setting numerous records, having a walk-over, and going out undefeated for his four year old year. A phenomenal racehorse...
Of course, I don't think that any horse could have matched Secretariat in his three year old year either...