Officials at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore , where the race is held , admitted that there were `` extenuating circumstances '' with the electronic timer 's recording and changed Secretariat 's official time to 1:54 2/5 . Officials rule that 1973 winner is Preakness record-holder . The horse was named for the late trainer and owner of the Kentucky Derby winner, War Emblem. Using video evidence commission revises time to 1:53 flat . Triple Crown winner now owns the official record time in all three races .
Officials rule that 1973 winner is Preakness record-holder . The horse was named for the late trainer and owner of the Kentucky Derby winner, War Emblem. Using video evidence commission revises time to 1:53 flat . Triple Crown winner now owns the official record time in all three races .