The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
THE DAZZLING DOZEN
A look at the horses who have won thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown — the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes. AMERICAN PHAROAH (2015)
■A bay colt by Pioneer of the Nile Little princess emma, by Yankee Gentleman. Owned by Zayat Stables LLC, trained by Bob Baffert and ridden by Victor Espinoza. AFFIRMED (1978)
■ A chestnut colt by Exclusive Native-Won’t Tell You, by Crafty Admiral. Owned by Harbor View Farm, trained by Lazaro S. Barrera and ridden by Steve Cauthen.
SEATTLE SLEW (1977)
■ A dark brown colt by Bold Reasoning-My Charmer, by Poker. Owned by Karen Taylor, trained by Ben S. Castleman and ridden by Jean Cruguet. SECRETARIAT (1973)
■ A chestnut colt by Bold Ruler-Somethingroyal, by Princequillo. Owned by Meadow Stable,
trained by Lucien Laurin and ridden by Ron Turcotte.
CITATION (1948)
■ A bay colt by Bull Lea-Hydroplane II, by Hyperion. Owned by Calumet Farm, trained by Jimmy Jones and ridden by Eddie Arcaro. ASSAULT (1946)
■ A chestnut colt by Bold Venture-Igual, by Equipose. Owned by King Ranch, trained by Max Hirsch and ridden by Warren Mehrtens.
COUNT FLEET (1943)
■ A brown colt by Reigh Count-Quickly, by Haste. Owned by Mrs. John D. Hertz, trained by Don Cameron and ridden by Johnny Longden. WHIRLAWAY (1941)
■ A chestnut colt by Blenheim II-Dustwhirl, by Sweep. Owned by Calumet Farm, trained by Ben Jones and ridden by Eddie Arcaro.
WAR ADMIRAL (1937)
■ A brown colt by Man o’ War-Brushup, by Sweep. Owned by Glen Riddle Farm, trained by George Conway and ridden by Charles Kurtsinger.
OMAHA (1935)
■ A chestnut colt by Gallant Fox-Flambino, by Wrack. Owned by Belair Stud, trained by James Fitzsimmons and ridden by Willie Saunders. GALLANT FOX (1930)
■ A bay colt by Sir Gallahad III-Marguerite, by Celt. Owned by Belair Stud, trained by James Fitzsimmons and ridden by Earl Sande.
SIR BARTON (1919)
■ A chestnut colt by Star Shoot-Lady Sterling, by Hanover. Owned by J.K.L. Ross, trained by Guy Bedwell and ridden by Johnny Loftus.