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Kings of the Roses

  • Sir Barton

    Official Belmont Stakes RecordSir Barton was the very first horse to win the Triple Crown by winning all three of the specified races. (Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes).
    Jockeyed by: John Loftus
    Owned by: J. K. L. Ross
  • Gallant Fox

    Gallant Fox becomes the second horse in history to win all three of the specified races to claim the Triple Crown.
    Jockeyed by: Earl Sande
    Owned by: Belair Stud
  • Omaha

    Omaha wins the Triple Crown.
    Jockeyed by: William Saunders
    Owned by: Belair Stud
  • War Admiral

    War Admiral, known mostly to our generation for his rivalry to Seabiscuit, wins the Triple Crown.
    Jockeyed by: Charley Kurtsinger
    Owned by Samuel D. Riddle.
  • Whirlaway

    In the middle of the second World War, horse racing still continued. Whirlaway takes the crown in June of 1941.
    Jockeyed by: Eddie Arcaro
    Owned by Calumet Farms
  • Count Fleet

    As World War II continued to boom, Count Fleet crosses the finish line at The Belmont Stakes making him the sixth horse in history to claim the title.
    Jockeyed by: John Longden
    Owned by Mrs. J. D. Hertz
  • Assault

    As World War II finishes its wrath, Assault claims the Triple Crown at the 1946 Belmont Stakes.
    Jockeyed by Warren Mehrtens
    Owned by: King Ranch
  • Citation

    Although the weather conditions were not cooperative, there was no stopping Citation from crossing the finish line first at the Belmont Stakes.
    Jockeyed by: Eddie Arcaro
    Owned by: Calumet Farm
  • Secretariat

    Arguably one of the most famous race horses of all time, Secretariat made himself a household name when he claimed the Triple Crown in 1973.
    Jockeyed by: Lucien Laurin
    Owned by: Meadow Stable
  • Seatle Slew

    According to horseracing.about.com, Seatle Slew is the 'most complete thoroughbred the industry has ever seen.' That holds no argument as he took the Triple Crown and six consecutive races first place finishes.
    Jockeyed by: Jean Cruguet
    Owned by: Karen L. Taylor
  • Affirmed

    Affirmed took the Triple Crown title in 1978 and still holds the title as no other horse has rose to the challenge since. Many have tried, but they all fell short.
    Jockeyed by: Steve Clauthen
    Owned by: Harbor View Farm