Officials rule that 1973 winner is the record - holder . The official time of 1:54 2/5 was disputed by independent timers . `` It is important for horse racing and the record books to confirm the correct time in this historical race . A video evidence commission revises it to be flat . Triple Crown winner now holds the official record time in all three races .
Officials rule that 1973 winner is the record - holder . The official time of 1:54 2/5 was disputed by independent timers . A video evidence commission revises it to be flat . Triple Crown winner now holds the official record time in all three races .