In the U.S.,they are,The Kentucky Derby,The Preakness Stakes,and The Belmont S takes.Affirmed was the last horse to win it,in 1978.There hasn't been a winner since,but many have been close.In the 70's,three hosres won it.Secretariat in '73,Seattle Slew in '77,and affirmed in '78.
Yes. The Triple Crown races are for three year olds only.
The Triple Crown is a combination of three races The Kentucky Derby, The Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes
The three races that make up the Triple Crown are the Kentucky Derby, the Belmont Stakes and the Preakness. The Derby is the longest race out of the three.
Secretariat
Yes.
No, Seabiscuit never raced in any of the Triple crown races.
They are referred to as the Triple Crown. If a horse wins all three races in one year, he is called the Triple Crown winner.
Queen's Plate Prince of Wales Stakes Breeders' Stakes
Ron Turcotte
The best racer that ever lived, Secretariate.
It is when a race horse wins all three big races of the year. The Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes. It is all within 5 weeks and must be won back to back. These 3 races are the biggest stakes in the world. It is for 3 year old race horses.
All Triple Crown races are restricted to 3 year olds only.