The Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing (although sometimes shortened to Triple Crown, the full name is used to avoid possible confusion with other sports) consists of three races for three-year-old Thoroughbred horses. Winning all three of these Thoroughbred horse races is considered the greatest accomplishment of a Thoroughbred racehorse.
In the 145-year history only 13 horses have been able to pull off the fete. Justify was the last horse to do it in 2018.
Preakness Stakes
The “Race for the Black-Eyed Susans” is typically run on the third Saturday in May, just two weeks after the Kentucky Derby. This year, the second leg of the Triple Crown is in its 146th running and will take place on May 15, 2020 in Balitmore, Md.
Belmont Stakes
The Belmont Stakes is the final and most demanding leg of the Triple Crown and is held on the first Saturday three weeks after the Preakness Stakes. This year, the Belmont Stakes is in its 153st running and will take place on Saturday, June 4, 2020 at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
Past Winners
| Year | Winners | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Justify | Jockey: Mike Smith Trainer: Bob Baffert Owner: China Horse Club Head of Plains Partners Starlight Racing WinStar Farm |
| 2015 | American Pharoah | Jockey: Victor Espinoza Trainer: Bob Baffert Owner: Ahmed Zayat |
| 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 |