Belmont run-off demolishes Secretariat statue

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Originally Posted by Cardus

Since the horses had already made their way to the track, I suspect that there weren't many people either in the walking ring (probably few if any there) or in the terraced areas overlooking the walking ring.

At least 200-300 people were still in the back walking ring/terraced area and and club house The horses had just left for the track. The accident happened before the 5th race and the tarps didn't go up for st least 20 minutes. Very upsetting for all there...people were stunned.