The Triple Crown - Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont Stakes
It is the greatest accomplishment in thoroughbred racing and winning all three legs of the Triple Crown (The Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes) may be one of the hardest things to do in all of sports. In the 125-year history only 11 horses have been able to pull off the fete. Affirmed was the last horse to do it in 1978, and the 30 years since has been the longest streak without a Triple Crown winner in history.
| Year | Winners | |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 |  |
Affirmed Jockey: John Loftus Trainer: H. G. Bedwell Owner: J. K. L. Ross |
| 1977 | 
| Seattle Slew Jockey: Jean Cruguet Trainer: William Turner Jr. Owner: Karen L. Taylor |
| 1973 | 
| Secretariat Jockey: Ron Turcotte Trainer: Lucien Laurin Owner: Laurin Meadow Stable |
| 1948 | 
| Citation Jockey: Eddie Arcaro Trainer: Ben A. Jones Owner: Calumet Farm |
| 1946 |  | Assault Jockey: Warren Mehrtens Trainer: Max Hirsch Owner: King Ranch |
| 1943 |  | Count Fleet Jockey: John Longden Trainer: Don Cameron Owner: Mrs. J. D. Hertz |
| 1941 | 
| Whirlaway Jockey: Eddie Arcaro Trainer: Ben A. Jones Owner: Calumet Farm |
| 1937 | 
| War Admiral Jockey: Charley Kurtsinger Trainer: George Conway Owner: Samuel D. Riddle |
| 1935 |  | Omaha Jockey: William Saunders Trainer: James Fitzsimmons Owner: Belair Stud |
| 1930 | 
| Gallant Fox Jockey: Earl Sande Trainer: James Fitzsimmons Owner: Belair Stud |
| 1919 | 
| Sir Barton Jockey: John Loftus Trainer: H. G. Bedwell Owner: J. K. L. Ross |