Triple Crown Winners
Honoring the 13 winners of the Triple Crown.
Keyword: Triple Crown
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ABR Wired: Gronkowski: Behind the Scenes at Belmont
Follow along with Amer Abdulaziz for a behind-the-scenes look at the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes featuring cameos by New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, late night comedian Jimmy Fallon, and more!
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What's Going On Here: Sizing Up Justify
From 1979 to 2015, 13 horses won the first two legs of the Triple Crown but were unable to author the sweep. In every one of those failed attempts the North American foal crop size was larger than the one that included Secretariat.
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Triple Crown Winner Justify's Legacy Still Taking Shape
In registering a 1 3/4-length victory June 9 in the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G1) to complete a sweep of the classics, Justify joined the short list of racing's most elite champions in becoming the sport's 13th Triple Crown winner.
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Justify Rewrites Triple Crown History
Now that Justify has completed the most unconventional and unprecedented Triple Crown sweep of all time, we can only look ahead to more special moments.
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Belmont Stakes Will Top Weekend's Ratings
NBC reports a Nielsen overnight household rating of 8.1 and a 19 share for its June 9 coverage of the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G1), numbers the network expects to rank as the weekend's top television event.
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Justify Still Gleaming After Triple Crown Heroics
Looking every bit the conqueror he is, Justify showed off his remarkably good flesh outside Belmont Park's Barn 1 June 10, taking one turn after another before the pack of media and onlookers who wanted a fresh glance at the Triple Crown hero.
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2018 Belmont Stakes Race Sequence
Relive Justify's Triple Crown victory in the 2018 Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets (G1). See where your favorite horse was at several crucial points of the race with our interactive slideshow.
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Belmont Stakes Press Conference
Comments from the connections of Justify, including trainer Bob Baffert and jockey Mike Smith, after his victory in the 2018 Belmont Stakes.
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Belmont Stakes Wrap
Claire Crosby recaps Justify's exhilarating victory in the Belmont Stakes to become the 13th Triple Crown winner.
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Two Triple Crowns for Yearlings Offered at Auction
Bob Elliston, Keeneland vice president of racing and sales, says Justify's accomplishments are indicative of the impact that sales, particularly the marathon September yearling auction, have on the racing industry.
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Belmont Stakes Scene-Setter
Claire Crosby sets the scene for the Belmont Stakes from Belmont Park where it's warm and sunny and all systems are go for Kentucky Derby and Preakness Winner Justify.
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Justify Should Enjoy Pace Advantage in Belmont
We'll cut right to the chase, since Justify's bid to become racing's 13th Triple Crown winner - and just the second in the last 39 years - is the last of 10 stakes to be run at Belmont Park this Saturday, June 9.
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Belmont Stakes News Update for June 8
Claire Crosby reports on Justify's final preparations for the Belmont Stakes. Also appearances from Free Drop Billy, Gronkowski, Blended Citizen, and Hofburg.
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Justify Seeks Place in History in Belmont Stakes
If the buzz seems a bit lessened from the fever that tracked American Pharoah's Triple Crown quest, it's not because Justify hasn't done his part to provide a compelling storyline.
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Zayat Ready to Welcome Justify to Triple Crown Club
It's been three years since Ahmed Zayat celebrated his American Pharoah winning the Belmont Stakes (G1) and Triple Crown, and he is rooting for Justify to follow in his hoofprints.
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Keeler Johnson's Belmont Stakes 150 Selections
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Belmont Stakes (G1) at Belmont Park.
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Belmont Stakes News Update for June 7
Justify's first trip over the Belmont surface, including comments from Bob Baffert. Also, Bravazo, Vino Rosso, Noble Indy, Hofburg, Tenfold, Restoring Hope, Blended Citizen, Free Drop Billy, and Gronkowski.
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BackTrack: American Pharoah Ends Triple Crown Drought
BackTrack is in the final story of 12 weeks looking back at the Belmont Stakes (G1) victories of the Triple Crown winners in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the New York classic.
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Belmont Stakes News Update for June 6
Claire Crosby provides updates on Belmont Stakes (G1) contenders Bravazo, Vino Rosso, Noble Indy, Blended Citizen, Gronkowski, and Tenfold who made morning appearances to the track in preparation for the final leg of the Triple Crown.
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What's Going On Here: Eight Spot
As the Belmont nears, people from Windy Corner to Woody’s Corner in the clubhouse of Belmont Park are talking about Justify’s shot at becoming the sport’s 13th Triple Crown winner.
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Big Red's Son Risen Star Dominated the Belmont
In a corner of the barn, Risen Star’s troublesome ankle was being tubbed in ice, and it was still to be determined whether the handsome, strapping son of Secretariat would be able to run in the Test of the Champion.
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Months After Freak Accident, Barnes Back on the Horse
For all the indelible images the Bob Baffert barn has produced, the sight of Jimmy Barnes astride a diligent pony keeping tabs on the shedrow's litany of runners has become as much a signature part of the operation as his boss's ivory-colored hair.
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Justify Would be Second Undefeated Triple Crown Winner
The Road takes this opportunity to recall the four previous Kentucky Derby (G1) and Preakness Stakes (G1) winners to enter the Belmont with an unblemished record.
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Belmont Stakes: Bob Baffert on Justify - June 4, 2018
Bob Baffert talks about preparing Justify for the final leg of Triple Crown.
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Justify Smooth and Easy in Final Pre-Belmont Work
After dropping jaws with his sizzling four-furlong work in :46 4/5 at Churchill Downs May 29, Justify put in a steadier effort June 4, but one that still featured his trademark ease.
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Cauthen, Turcotte Talk Triple Crown Pressure
On June 9th, at approximately 6:46 p.m. EDT, the eyes of the sporting world focus on Justify, as the unbeaten 3-year-old attempts to become the 13th Thoroughbred to don the Triple Crown with a victory in the 1 1/2-mile Belmont Stakes (G1).
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Tenfold Works at Churchill Downs - June 2, 2018
Tenfold breezed five furlongs in 1:01 3/5 at Churchill Downs on June 2, 2018. Video courtesy of Churchill Downs
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Belmont Stakes: Elliott Walden on Justify
Jennie Rees talks to Elliott Walden of WinStar about Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Justify, as he prepares for the Belmont Stakes.
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BackTrack: Affirmed Holds off Alydar in Amazing Belmont
BackTrack is in the 11th of 12 weeks looking back at the Belmont Stakes (G1) victories of the Triple Crown winners in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the New York classic.
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What's Going On Here: Counting Down to the Crown
Number of foes in Belmont might seal Justify’s fate
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Justify Works at Churchill Downs on May 29, 2018
Justify works on May 29, 2018 at Churchill Downs. Justify worked furlongs in :46 4/5. Video courtesy of Churchill Downs
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Free Drop Billy Confirmed for Belmont Stakes Start
Add the connections of grade 1 winner Free Drop Billy to the list of those hoping to pull off a shocker at Belmont Park June 9.
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Justify 'Effortless' in Sizzling Half-Mile Workout
While the stopwatch told an impressive tale May 29, it was how dual classic winner Justify had just whipped through the motions that was the real eye-opener during his half-mile breeze in :46 4/5 at Churchill Downs.
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Justify Continues to Impress, Could Breeze Tuesday
With unbeaten Justify maintaining his flesh and energy during his routine gallop at Churchill Downs, Bob Baffert indicated he could breeze the son of Scat Daddy May 29 in preparation for the June 9 Belmont Stakes (G1).
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Audible Out of Consideration for Belmont Stakes
Grade 1 winner Audible, third in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1), will not contest the June 9 Belmont Stakes, his connections confirmed May 25.
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Triple Crown Debut with Trainer Rodolphe Brisset
Spend Preakness Stakes day with 34-year-old trainer Rodolphe Brisset, a former assistant to Hall of Famer Bill Mott, as he sends out his first starter in a U.S. Triple Crown race. Get to know Brisset as he prepares Quip.
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What's Going On Here: Different Days
With Justify, it seems it’s not a matter of how many days since he started racing, it’s the number of days to the June 9 Belmont Stakes (G1).
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Preakness Wrap Up: And Away We Go...Again.
In some ways it seemed appropriate that all we saw of Justify in the stretch of the Preakness Stakes was a ghostly shroud, with his white silks and white face, emerging from the murk that had settled on Pimlico Race Course.
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Post-Preakness News Update
Claire Crosby shares updates on how undefeated Justify emerged after the Preakness Stakes (G1) and Bob Baffert's upcoming training plans for the chestnut colt in pursuit of the third jewel of the Triple Crown.
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Preakness Stakes Press Conference
Comments from the connections of Preakness Stakes winner Justify, including trainer Bob Baffert and jockey Mike Smith.
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Preakness Stakes Wrap
Claire Crosby recaps the foggy Preakness Stakes, which saw Justify fight for the victory in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown.
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Preakness Scene Setter with Claire Crosby
Preakness day video update with Claire Crosby on May 19, 2018.
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Preakness News Update for May 18
Reporting from Pimlico Race Course, Claire Crosby shares updates on morning track appearances from Justify, Quip, Sporting Chance, Bravazo, and Good Magic.
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Preakness Stakes: Chad Brown on Good Magic
Chad Brown talks about Good Magic's prospects for the Preakness Stakes.
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Preakness News Update for May 17
Reporting from Pimlico Race Course on a rainy morning, Claire Crosby shares updates on morning track appearances from Justify, Good Magic, Bravazo, Quip, Diamond King, and Lone Sailor.
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Preakness Stakes: Bob Baffert on Justify
Bob Baffert talks about how Justify is settling in at Pimlico Race Course and his thoughts on Saturday's forecast for the Preakness Stakes (G1).
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BackTrack: Secretariat Delivers Dominating Belmont Win
BackTrack is in the ninth of 12 weeks looking back at the Belmont Stakes (G1) victories of the Triple Crown winners in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the New York classic.
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Post Kentucky Derby News Update
Following Justify's victory in the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1), Claire Crosby updates us on future plans for the Scat Daddy colt as well as possible Preakness Stakes (G1) plans for Good Magic, Audible, and Bravazo.
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Kentucky Derby Post Race Press Conference
Comments from the connections of Kentucky Derby winner Justify, including trainer Bob Baffert and jockey Mike Smith.
