Triple Crown History

The phrase "triple crown" was used for the first time in 1930 after Gallant Fox won all three of these races. The term was coined by sportswriter Charles Hatton.

 

Race Schedule
  • The Kentucky Derby
    Churchill Downs
    May 1, 2010

  • The Preakness Stakes
    Pimlico
    May 15, 2010

  • The Belmont Stakes
    Belmont Park
    June 5, 2010
    • 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