The Triple Crown of Thouroughbred Racing is a major event in the world of horses lovers we couldn't possibly miss. The first race to win for the Triple Crown is the Kentucky Derby.
The second consecutive race to win the Triple Crown is the Preakness Stakes.
The third consecutive race to win the Triple Crown is the Belmont Stakes.
Since 1875 only 11 horses won the USA Triple Crown:
1919: Sir Barton
1930: Gallant Fox
1935: Omaha
1937: War Admiral
1941: Whirlaway
1943: Count Fleet
1946: Assault
1948: Citation
1973: Secretariat
1977: Seattle Slew
1978: Affirmed
In 2008, Big Brown won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes.
Unfortunatelly he wasn't able to maintain the speed during the last race.
Hopefully, we will have a Triple Crown winner this year!
The Triple Crown is a very important event in the US. In the South of the United States, it is even considered more important than the Super Bowl.
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