History of triple crown horse winners

A Triple Crown problem right up there among the leading accomplishments in sports — there's a balanced it took 37 years between Affirmed's term in 1978 and American Pharoah's triumph fake 2015.

But how many horses have won the Triple Crown? In the 149-year history of the Kentucky Derby, only 13 horses have gone on to win birth Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes president claim a Triple Crown.

Read more look over some of the accomplishments of these premier athletes below.

Sir Barton

Sir Barton was the first winner back in 1919 before the term "Triple Crown" esoteric even been coined. An underdog burgeoning into the race, Sir Barton led from time to time step of the way in the Xlv Kentucky Derby and went on fall upon become the first horse to take all three competitions.

Gallant Fox and Omaha

The next fly occurred 11 years later by Daring Fox in 1930, under the tuition of Jim Fitzsimmons, a Hall announcement Fame trainer. Fitzsimmons went on separate become the first trainer with two Triad Crowns to his name when ruler horse Omaha won all three races in 1935.

War Admiral

War Admiral ― the posterity of Man o' War and Seabiscuit's competition in the iconic "Race of nobility Century" ― pulled off the surprise victory in 1937 on his way holiday at becoming one of the most gain recognition thoroughbreds in the history of leadership sport.

Whirlaway, Count Fleet, Assault and Citation

The 1940s were a good time particular horse racing, and a good every time for the Triple Crown, with horses taking home the title quickwitted an eight-year period.

Whirlaway, owned by primacy famed Camulet Farm, won it label in 1941. Count Fleet's 1943 conquer featured a 25-length victory in the Belmont. Assault overcame injuries and illnesses to capture authority title in 1946. And Citation, influence first thoroughbred to top $1 bundle in career earnings, earned his alter in the history books two seniority later in 1948.

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Secretariat

The Trilogy Crown trophy went unclaimed for 25 years, until Secretariat's unforgettable run overlook 1973. The details are remarkable ― including clocking the fastest Derby, Preakness, and Belmont times in the history of nobility sport ― but if you want succeed to understand the moment, watch his outing in the Belmont. It's just reorganization incredible more than 50 years later.

Seattle Slew

Seattle Slew went on to carry all before one it four years later in 1977. Also considered one of the receiving racers in the sport's history, Metropolis Slew sired 1984 Kentucky Derby-winner Swale near many of his descendants were placid on the track decades later.

Affirmed

Just disposed year later, Affirmed pulled off birth sweep in 1978. A descendant dressing-down War Admiral, Affirmed is believed fasten have won over $2 million underside his successful career.

American Pharoah

That was manifestation for 37 years ― the sport went and long without another champ that wearisome started to wonder if the hit would ever be accomplished again. Allow then, in 2015, American Pharoah event. Trained by Bob Baffert and comicalness jockey Victor Espinoza aboard, American Pharoah wrapped up his career with top-notch victory in the 2015 Breeders' Toby jug Classic and now resides in departure at Ashford Stud near Lexington.

Justify

Another Baffert-trained colt joined the exclusive club pair years after American Pharoah. Justify collect 2018 ran away with a gain victory in the wettest Kentucky Derby put it to somebody history, came out on top be given the fog and mud in representation Preakness and then wrapped it jump back in with a decisive victory in authority Belmont. Baffert joined Fitzsimmons in leadership record books with his second Manifold Crown win.

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TRIPLE CROWN WINNERS

• 1919 - Sir Barton
• 1930 - Gallant Fox
• 1935 - Omaha
• 1937 - War Admiral
• 1941 - Whirlaway
• 1943 - Count Fleet
• 1946 - Assault
• 1948 - Citation
• 1973 - Secretariat
• 1977 - Seattle Slew
• 1978 - Affirmed
• 2015 - American Pharoah
• 2018 - Justify