Guide to the Triple Crown Derby

What is the Triple Crown Derby?

The Triple Crown Derby is a series of three horse races held in the United States. The races are the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. A horse that wins all three races in a single year is said to have won the Triple Crown. Only 13 horses have ever won the Triple Crown, with the most recent being Justify in 2018.

The History of the Triple Crown Derby

The Kentucky Derby was first run in 1875, the Preakness Stakes in 1873, and the Belmont Stakes in 1867. The Triple Crown was first won by Sir Barton in 1919.

The Races

The Kentucky Derby is run at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. It is a 1¼-mile race for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds. The Preakness Stakes is run at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. It is a 1 3/16-mile race for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds. The Belmont Stakes is run at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. It is a 1½-mile race for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds.

The Horses

The horses that compete in the Triple Crown Derby are some of the best in the world. They are trained by top trainers and ridden by skilled jockeys. The horses are typically Thoroughbreds, a breed of horse known for their speed and endurance.

The Fans

The Triple Crown Derby attracts large crowds of fans each year. The races are a major social event, and people from all over the world come to watch the horses compete.