American Pharaoh Wins Triple Crown
There hasn't been a Triple Crown winner since 1978 but American Pharoah has become the 12th horse to win the illusive prize today at the Bellmont Stakes. Thirteen horses since 1979 have taken home the Kentucky Derby and Preakness but have failed to finish out the Triple Crown. Most horses that have run the KY Derby/Preakness fail at the Bellmont because the track is a mile and a half long.
Triple Crown winners
1919 -- Sir Barton
1930 -- Gallant Fox
1935 -- Omaha
1937 -- War Admiral
1941 -- Whirlaway
1943 -- Count Fleet
1946 -- Assault
1948 -- Citation
1973 -- Secretariat
1977 -- Seattle Slew
1978 -- Affirmed