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Updated: 05/21/04
Only eleven horses have won the elusive Triple Crown. The grueling schedule of three races in 5 weeks at longer distances than most have run previously in their careers is probably the most difficult task any horse will face in his racing career. Funny Cide became the lastest to just miss when he was unable to handle the sloppy track at Belmont and finished third behind Empire Maker. Affirmed in 1978 still remains the last Triple Crown winner. Sadly, the last Triple Crown winner left alive, Seattle Slew, passed away on May 7, 2002. This year a Pennsylvania-bred named Smarty Jones has risen from obscurity to become the next with a chance to become a Triple Crown winner. He is still undefeated after eight races, including the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, so maybe he will actually get the job done!
| TRIPLE CROWN WINNERS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Name | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
| 1919 | Sir Barton | John Loftus | H. G. Bedwell | J. K. L. Ross |
| 1930 | Gallant Fox | Earl Sande | James Fitzsimmons | Belair Stud |
| 1935 | Omaha | William Saunders | James Fitzsimmons | Belair Stud |
| 1937 | War Admiral | Charley Kurtsinger | George Conway | Samuel D. Riddle |
| 1941 | Whirlaway | Eddie Arcaro | Ben A. Jones | Calumet Farm |
| 1943 | Count Fleet | John Longden | Don Cameron | Mrs. J. D. Hertz |
| 1946 | Assault | Warren Mehrtens | Max Hirsch | King Ranch |
| 1948 | Citation | Eddie Arcaro | Ben A. Jones | Calumet Farm |
| 1973 | Secretariat | Ron Turcotte | Lucien Laurin | Meadow Stable |
| 1977 | Seattle Slew | Jean Cruguet | William Turner, Jr. | Karen L. Taylor |
| 1978 | Affirmed | Steve Cauthen | Lazaro S. Barrera | Harbor View Farm |
| Triple Crown Near Misses (Derby/Preakness doubles) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Horse | Belmont finish |
| 1932 | Burgoo King | (Did not start) |
| 1936 | Bold Venture | (Did not start) |
| 1944 | Pensive | 2nd (Bounding Home) |
| 1958 | Tim Tam | 2nd (Cavan) |
| 1961 | Carry Back | 7th (Sherluck) |
| 1964 | Northern Dancer | 3rd (Quadrangle) |
| 1966 | Kauai King | 4th (Amberoid) |
| 1968 | **Forward Pass | 2nd (Stage Door Johnny) |
| 1969 | Majestic Prince | 2nd (Arts and Letters) |
| 1971 | Canonero II | 4th (Pass Catcher) |
| 1979 | Spectacular Bid | 3rd (Coastal) |
| 1981 | Pleasant Colony | 3rd (Summing) |
| 1987 | Alysheba | 4th (Bet Twice) |
| 1989 | Sunday Silence | 2nd (Easy Goer) |
| 1997 | Silver Charm | 2nd (Touch Gold) |
| 1998 | Real Quiet | 2nd (Victory Gallop) |
| 1999 | Charismatic | 3rd (Lemon Drop Kid) |
| 2002 | War Emblem | 8th (Sarava) |
| 2003 | Funny Cide | 3rd (Empire Maker) |
| **Won on disqualification. | ||
More Triple Crown info online:
- Triple Crown Links - lots of info about this year's races
- Triple Crown stats - includes the running times for each race, owner, breeder, jockey, trainer, etc
