Throught the 2008 Derby that would be Secretariat in 1973 at 1:59 and 2/5. Only one other Derby winner has broken the 2 minute barrier, that being Monarchos in 2001 at 1:59.97.
Officially,Canonero II,but it depends on who you believe.In 1973,Secretariat was clocked by three racing officials at 1:53 and two fifths.This would have beaten the record of 1:54:00 by three fifths...
Secretariat in 2:24 (1973).
Secretariat ran the record time of 2:24 in the 1973 Belmont Stakes.
His victory margin was 31 lengths ahead of his nearest challenger.
His world record time...
Secretariat still holds the track record, from 1973. The final time was 2:24 with a winning margin of 31 lengths. This is available to be seen on YouTube.