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Affirmed, Alydar Race, 1977-1978
Although Affirmed beat Alydar three times in as many tries in the 1978 Triple Crown races, Alydar did best the champ twice in 1977. Alydar was the bigger, favored colt.
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Understanding Racing Fractions
Today's thoroughbreds are bred more for speed than stamina. The 1-1/2 miles Belmont Stakes is a Triple Crown stopper for many speedy horses.
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Can the Triple Crown Still Be Won?
Since 1979, ten thoroughbreds have entered the third leg of the three-raceTriple Crown with wins in the Derby and the Preakness. None have won at Belmont Park.
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Sprints, Stakes Separate Runners
In season long competition, thoroughbred racing offers short races, long races, conditioned, allowance, and stakes races, a Derby, an Oaks, handicaps, and invitationals.
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