Results: Triple Crown
The Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, often shortened to Triple Crown, 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.
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Did you know that the term originated in mid-19th century England and different nations where thoroughbred racing is popular each have their own Triple Crown series? Yes
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In the United States, the three races that make up the Triple Crown are listed below, have you ever attended any of the three races in person? Kentuky Derby, run over the 11/4-mile (2.0 km) dirt track at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky
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Preakness Stakes, run over the 13/16-mile (1.9 km) dirt track at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland
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Belmont Stakes, run over the 11/2-mile (2.4 km) dirt track, the longest in thoroughbred racing, at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.
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