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Man o' War Overshadowed Sir Barton
Sir Barton ran a HOY season in 1919 before Eclipse Awards were given out. Man o' War, as a juvenile that year, was more popular. The two matched up in 1920.
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Sir Barton ran a HOY season in 1919 before Eclipse Awards were given out. Man o' War, as a juvenile that year, was more popular. The two matched up in 1920.
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Sir Barton Won First Triple Crown
Sir Barton's 1919 Triple Crown championship was the first in history, yet his outstanding achievement was overshadowed by Man o' War's cruising, bruising juvenile season.
1919 classics • sir barton • billy kelly • johnny loftus • man o' war
Sir Barton's 1919 Triple Crown championship was the first in history, yet his outstanding achievement was overshadowed by Man o' War's cruising, bruising juvenile season.
1919 classics • sir barton • billy kelly • johnny loftus • man o' war
Big Brown's Winning Margins
Big Brown's records are growing along with his celebrity. His Derby and Preakness winning margins match those of Sir Barton and other Triple Crown greats.
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Big Brown's records are growing along with his celebrity. His Derby and Preakness winning margins match those of Sir Barton and other Triple Crown greats.
big brown winning margins • big brown derby records • big brown triple crown races • big brown compares to triple crown champions • big brown and sir barton
Kentucky Derby Champions 1910 to 1919
While Sir Barton eventually became the Twentieth Century's second decade Thoroughbred hero, Donerail, Old Rosebud, and filly Regret helped popularize the Kentucky Derby.
1910 to 1919 kentucky derby champions • sir barton wins 1919 kentucky derby • regret first filly to win derby • 1913 kentucky derby track record by donerail • old rosebud breaks derby track record 1914
While Sir Barton eventually became the Twentieth Century's second decade Thoroughbred hero, Donerail, Old Rosebud, and filly Regret helped popularize the Kentucky Derby.
1910 to 1919 kentucky derby champions • sir barton wins 1919 kentucky derby • regret first filly to win derby • 1913 kentucky derby track record by donerail • old rosebud breaks derby track record 1914
Gallant Fox Impressed in Classics
Not an immediate favorite in the American classics, Gallant Fox earned his status slowly and won nine races in 1930, after a bleak two-year-old season.
1930 triple crown • 1935 triple crown • gallant fox • omaha • sunny james fitzsimmons
Not an immediate favorite in the American classics, Gallant Fox earned his status slowly and won nine races in 1930, after a bleak two-year-old season.
1930 triple crown • 1935 triple crown • gallant fox • omaha • sunny james fitzsimmons
Parentage of Triple Crown Winners
Many repeat parentage lines show up in the families of the American Triple Crown winners. English origins of Sir Gallahad and Blenheim strengthened 1930s lines.
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Many repeat parentage lines show up in the families of the American Triple Crown winners. English origins of Sir Gallahad and Blenheim strengthened 1930s lines.
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1987 Derby: Alysheba Prevails
Alysheba, son of Alydar, did inherit his father's heart and will to win. He demonstrated that in Kentucky Derby 1987 after surgery corrected his breathing problem.
1987 kentucky derby • alysheba • preston madden • alydar • bel sheba
Alysheba, son of Alydar, did inherit his father's heart and will to win. He demonstrated that in Kentucky Derby 1987 after surgery corrected his breathing problem.
1987 kentucky derby • alysheba • preston madden • alydar • bel sheba
Can Big Brown Bounce, Still Win?
There have been many bouncers in the Preakness Stakes after Kentuck Derby wins. Can Big Brown be a bit short in the Preakness after his big Derby and still win?
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There have been many bouncers in the Preakness Stakes after Kentuck Derby wins. Can Big Brown be a bit short in the Preakness after his big Derby and still win?
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Last Triple Crown Winner Affirmed
From Sir Barton in 1919 to Affirmed in 1978, thoroughbred racing has seen just 11 Triple Crown winners. Can a 2007 three-year-old step into TC horse shoes?
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From Sir Barton in 1919 to Affirmed in 1978, thoroughbred racing has seen just 11 Triple Crown winners. Can a 2007 three-year-old step into TC horse shoes?
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Omaha Beat Rosemont, Won TC, 1935
In Omaha's Triple Crown season, he lost to Rosemont in the Withers Stakes between the Preakness and the Belmont. In June, Omaha bested Rosemont for the TC title.
1935 triple crown • omaha • sunny james fitzsimmons • gallant fox • nellie flagg
In Omaha's Triple Crown season, he lost to Rosemont in the Withers Stakes between the Preakness and the Belmont. In June, Omaha bested Rosemont for the TC title.
1935 triple crown • omaha • sunny james fitzsimmons • gallant fox • nellie flagg
Triple Crown Spotlight, Snapshots
Spotlight articles and Snapshot blogs bring America's eleven thoroughbred Triple Crown champions into larger focus. Learn more about the champs' historic lives.
affirmed • assault • seattle slew • secretariat • street sense
Spotlight articles and Snapshot blogs bring America's eleven thoroughbred Triple Crown champions into larger focus. Learn more about the champs' historic lives.
affirmed • assault • seattle slew • secretariat • street sense
Triple Crown Trivia: 11 Champs
Only eleven Thoroughbreds have captured all three classics in the Triple Crown series. Also, just eleven horses could win only the first and the last of the three races.
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Only eleven Thoroughbreds have captured all three classics in the Triple Crown series. Also, just eleven horses could win only the first and the last of the three races.
triple crown trivia • triple crown facts • triple crown winners • three triple crown races • triple crown race sites
Whirlaway Bested All Comers
Whirlaway was the third Triple Crown champion to lose a match race at age four. Sir Barton (1920) and War Admiral (1938) did the same. Whirlaway stood at stud in France.
1941 triple crown champ • whirlaway • alsab • ben jones • jockey club gold cup
Whirlaway was the third Triple Crown champion to lose a match race at age four. Sir Barton (1920) and War Admiral (1938) did the same. Whirlaway stood at stud in France.
1941 triple crown champ • whirlaway • alsab • ben jones • jockey club gold cup
Top Ten Derby Stories Had Endings
While Secretariat broke records and competitors' hearts, Black Gold won with popularity, and Canonero II overcame everything, other top derby winners wove their stories.
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While Secretariat broke records and competitors' hearts, Black Gold won with popularity, and Canonero II overcame everything, other top derby winners wove their stories.
secretariat • black gold • canonero ll • affirmed • citation
Horse Racing Triple Crown
No horse has won the Triple Crown since Affirmed did it in 1978 and only 11 have ever won it in the last 89 years.
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No horse has won the Triple Crown since Affirmed did it in 1978 and only 11 have ever won it in the last 89 years.
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Kentucky Derby Is Greatest Thoroughbred Day
Even though the Kentucky Derby is highly anticipated as the front end race of the Triple Crown, it is also a single global icon. Its victors gain lasting world acclaim.
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Even though the Kentucky Derby is highly anticipated as the front end race of the Triple Crown, it is also a single global icon. Its victors gain lasting world acclaim.
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Match Races
Triple Crown winners haven't done well in match races.
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Triple Crown winners haven't done well in match races.
horse racing • horses • triple crown • winners
One Rescue But Slaughter Continues
As inhumane conditions for horses and slaughter continue, one Little Cliff, a claiming racehorse named for turf writer Cliff Guilliams, was saved by concerned horsemen.
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As inhumane conditions for horses and slaughter continue, one Little Cliff, a claiming racehorse named for turf writer Cliff Guilliams, was saved by concerned horsemen.
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Pedigree Favors Big Brown
Triple Crown winners have great pedigrees, and Big Brown is favored here, as well. His daddy, Boundary, and his dam, Mien, trace to Northern Dancer and Round Table.
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Triple Crown winners have great pedigrees, and Big Brown is favored here, as well. His daddy, Boundary, and his dam, Mien, trace to Northern Dancer and Round Table.
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Top Jockeys: TC Trivia
There have been only eleven Thoroughbreds to win the Triple Crown. Eddie Arcaro rode two of them, Whirlaway (1941) and Citation (1948). Who are the other 9 jockeys?
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There have been only eleven Thoroughbreds to win the Triple Crown. Eddie Arcaro rode two of them, Whirlaway (1941) and Citation (1948). Who are the other 9 jockeys?
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Does Smarty Jones Have a Date With Destiny?
Smarty Joes will try to accomplish who no horse has done in nearly three decades: Win the triple crown and remain unfeated.
horses • jockeys • trainers • triple crown • kentucky derby
Smarty Joes will try to accomplish who no horse has done in nearly three decades: Win the triple crown and remain unfeated.
horses • jockeys • trainers • triple crown • kentucky derby
Preakness Records: TC Trivia
The Preakness Stakes is the second race of the American Triple Crown series. It is traditionally run at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland at 1-3/16 miles.
preakness stakes records • tc trivia • louis quatorze speed record • tank's prospect tied • speed record 1985
The Preakness Stakes is the second race of the American Triple Crown series. It is traditionally run at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland at 1-3/16 miles.
preakness stakes records • tc trivia • louis quatorze speed record • tank's prospect tied • speed record 1985
Smarty Jones Goes for the Gold
The race is on Sarturday for Smarty Jones, who seeks the Tiple Crown and the record earnings title in North America.
horses • jockeys • triple crown • kentucky derby • preakness
The race is on Sarturday for Smarty Jones, who seeks the Tiple Crown and the record earnings title in North America.
horses • jockeys • triple crown • kentucky derby • preakness
Surprise Starter Boosts Travers Field to 7
The 136th Travers, America's oldest stakes race for 3-year-olds, has attracted seven horses going 1 1/4 miles at Saratoga on Saturday.
travers • stakes • 3-year-olds • horses • saratoga
The 136th Travers, America's oldest stakes race for 3-year-olds, has attracted seven horses going 1 1/4 miles at Saratoga on Saturday.
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Worthy War Admiral Lost Match Race
His dislike of starting gates seemed to give him the advantage in his match race with Seabiscuit, but War Admiral was beaten at the start. He later sired Busher.
1937 triple crown • war admiral • glen riddle farms • charles howard • seabiscuit
His dislike of starting gates seemed to give him the advantage in his match race with Seabiscuit, but War Admiral was beaten at the start. He later sired Busher.
1937 triple crown • war admiral • glen riddle farms • charles howard • seabiscuit
How Fast Do Horses Run?
Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses are built for speed.
how fast do horses run • speed of fastest horses • world's fastest horses • how fast does a horse run • secretariat
Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses are built for speed.
how fast do horses run • speed of fastest horses • world's fastest horses • how fast does a horse run • secretariat
Belmont Stakes Trophy Honors August Belmont I
Named for August Belmont I, the Belmont Stakes was first won by the filly Ruthless. The race's trophy commemorates the event's third victor, Fenian.
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Named for August Belmont I, the Belmont Stakes was first won by the filly Ruthless. The race's trophy commemorates the event's third victor, Fenian.
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Borel Likes Filly Rachel for Preakness Stakes
Calvin Borel called Kentucky Oaks winner Rachel Alexandra the best he's ridden and Stonestreet Stables promptly bought her. The brilliant filly is on the Preakness list.
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Calvin Borel called Kentucky Oaks winner Rachel Alexandra the best he's ridden and Stonestreet Stables promptly bought her. The brilliant filly is on the Preakness list.
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Triple Crown Winners
Since 1978 the racing world has anxiously awaited the next Triple Crown coronation and post Big Browns failed delivery, continues to wait.
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Since 1978 the racing world has anxiously awaited the next Triple Crown coronation and post Big Browns failed delivery, continues to wait.
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Sarava Checked War Emblem's Triple Crown Chance
Longshots have had their day in all the Triple Crown races. Sarava and Edgar Prado won the 2002 Belmont Stakes at 70-1 odds, while ending War Emblem's Triple Crown bid.
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Longshots have had their day in all the Triple Crown races. Sarava and Edgar Prado won the 2002 Belmont Stakes at 70-1 odds, while ending War Emblem's Triple Crown bid.
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February Important in Horse Racing
Champions can emerge early on the road to Kentucky roses as prep starts take shape. An overview of exciting, historic second month moments favors 1948's Citation.
february horse races • citation • risen star • hialeah • flamingo stakes
Champions can emerge early on the road to Kentucky roses as prep starts take shape. An overview of exciting, historic second month moments favors 1948's Citation.
february horse races • citation • risen star • hialeah • flamingo stakes