1973 Kentucky Derby - Secretariat vs. Sham

The 99th running of the Kentucky Derby was one for the ages

INTRODUCTION from The Sports Time Traveler™

50 years ago yesterday was the one of the most anticipated Kentucky Derby’s ever. It was the opportunity for Secretariat to fulfill the lofty expectations thrust upon him.

It was also the bid for his rival Sham to capture the glory which many thought him capable.

In their first ever meeting, 2 weeks prior, S…