[the OlLine Rebel]

But even at the time, was NOT a world record. Already set by the great Kelso (2:23-4), and then Fiddle Isle (2:23)

[Mr. Mojo]

Kelso and then Fiddle Isle set those records on turf. Hawkster broke it again in 1989 with a 2:22.8 at Santa Anita.

As I said, Secretariat’s 1 1/2 record of 2:24 is on DIRT, not turf. And it still stands.