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 |  |
AffirmedJockey: John Loftus
Trainer: H. G. Bedwell Owner: J. K. L. Ross |
| 1977 |  |
Seattle SlewJockey: Jean Cruguet
Trainer: William Turner Jr. |
| 1973 |  |
SecretariatJockey: Ron Turcotte
Trainer: Lucien Laurin Owner: Laurin Meadow Stable |
| 1948 |  |
CitationJockey: Eddie Arcaro
Trainer: Ben A. Jones Owner: Calumet Farm |
| 1946 |  |
AssaultJockey: Warren Mehrtens
Trainer: Max Hirsch |
| 1943 |  |
Count FleetJockey: John Longden
Trainer: Don Cameron Owner: Mrs. J. D. Hertz |
| 1941 |  |
WhirlawayJockey: Eddie Arcaro
Trainer: Ben A. Jones Owner: Calumet Farm |
| 1937 |  |
War AdmiralJockey: Charley Kurtsinger
Trainer: George Conway Owner: Samuel D. Riddle |
| 1935 |  |
OmahaJockey: William Saunders
Trainer: James Fitzsimmons Owner: Belair Stud |
| 1930 |  |
Gallant FoxJockey: Earl Sande Trainer: James Fitzsimmons Owner: Belair Stud |
| 1919 |  |
Sir BartonJockey: John Loftus
Trainer: H. G. Bedwell Owner: J. K. L. Ross |
