Secretariat
1972 and 1973 Horse of the Year
1973 Triple Crown
Earnings: $1,316,808 ($5.4 million in 2002 dollars)

Secretariat burst on the racing scene in 1972 with such success that his owners sold breeding rights for over $6 million. In 1973 the bold chestnut colt thundered to victory in the Belmont Stakes, breaking a world record and taking first place by an amazing 31 lengths. In 21 races over two years, he amassed 16 wins and 3 second place finishes. Odds for this popular favorite were never higher than 3-to-1.