On May 19, 1973, at Pimlico Race Course, Secretariat ran the second jewel of the Triple Crown—the Preakness Stakes. Breaking from the gate, he was last in the early moments. But within seconds, Secretariat unleashed his breathtaking power. Down the backstretch, he surged past the field with such force that the crowd gasped. By the far turn, he was already in command, his stride devouring the ground, his chestnut coat blazing under the Maryland sun. He crossed the finish line two and a half lengt