The 1972 New York Futurity
On September 16, 1972 Secretariat made his first start at Belmont Park in the Futurity Stakes commonly referred to as the Belmont Futurity. Foreshadowing his future dominance at this track he won the 6 furlong race, beating Stop The Music by 1 3/4 lengths notching his 5th victory and earning $82,320.