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Will 2008 Produce a Triple Crown Winner?
It is hard to believe that only 11 horses have gone on to capture the Triple Crown. Affirmed in 1978 was the last to win the Triple Crown and horse racing fans are chomping at the bit to see if maybe 2008 will produce another such winner.
Three big races in five weeks is a huge challenge for the strongest of horses, but it is probably the most difficult task any horse will face in his career.
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Is there a contender out there today that has what it takes to become a Triple Crown winner? We shall see. Keep in mind that Triple Crown winners tend to destroy the fields at both the Derby and the Preakness, paving the way for (hopefully) an even more masterful performance at the Belmont Stakes.
Triple Crown Winners
| Year | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | Sir Barton | Johnny Loftus | H. G. Bedwell |
| 1930 | Gallant Fox | Earl Sande | James Fitzsimmons |
| 1935 | Omaha | Willie Saunders | James Fitzsimmons |
| 1937 | War Admiral | Charley Kurtsinger | George Conway |
| 1941 | Whirlaway | Eddie Arcaro | Ben Jones |
| 1943 | Count Fleet | John Longden | Don Cameron |
| 1946 | Assault | Warren Mehrtens | Max Hirsch |
| 1948 | Citation | Eddie Arcaro | Ben Jones |
| 1973 | Secretariat | Ron Turcotte | Lucien Laurin |
| 1977 | Seattle Slew | Jean Cruguet | William Turner Jr. |
| 1978 | Affirmed | Steve Cauthen | Lazaro Barrera |
Is the Payoff Worth Making a Bet on the Triple Crown?
If you were not in attendance at Churchill Downs (or one of millions of fans watching the Derby on television), then you missed out on one of the most exciting sporting events of the year. The 2007 Kentucky Derby was filled with great drama as Street Sense, the 9-2 favorite, rallied from 19th under jockey Calvin Borel to pass Hard Spun in the stretch and draw away from the leader to a 2 1/4-length victory.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth was among the crowd of 156,635 who were on hand to witness the win by Street Sense, which paid $11.80, $6.40 and $4.60. Hard Spun placed second under jockey Mario Pino and paid $9.80 and $7. Curlin, the morning line Kentucky Derby favorite and eventually the second betting choice, finished third and paid $5.60, but he would also go on to win the 2007 Preakness Stakes and the 2007 Breeders' Cup Classic. Rags to Riches would become the first filly since 1905 to win the Belmont Stakes.
Placing a Bet on the Triple Crown: To Bet or Not to Bet?
What do you know about the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes? What do you know about the top contenders in each of the three races? Betting on the Triple Crown is like betting on the Super Bowl: it helps to know as much as you can about the contenders. In this case, it is essential to know your horse and his race history; research the jockey, trainer and owner.
Keep in mind that the first two races of the Triple Crown - the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness - are both shorter tracks that favor sprinters. The Belmont Stakes is a longer track, requiring increased endurance and stamina.
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