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 .
Officials rule that 1973 winner is Preakness record-holder . The official time of 1:54 2/5 was disputed by independent timers . Using video evidence commission revises time to 1:53 flat . Triple Crown winner now owns the official record time in all three races .