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The American Triple Crown races were in existence long before they became the Triple Crown. the governing body of horse racing at the time decided that the USA needed a Triple Crown for Thoroughbreds, as there was one already in existence in England where Thoroughbreds were originally created. The Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes were chosen due to their length and prestige.

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