Although the three Triple Crown races have existed since the 1800s, and hundreds of individual horses have added their names to the lists of winners, only 12 fillies in history have won a Triple Crown race. Those victories, though more frequent in the early years, have been few and far between; in fact, just five fillies have won a Triple Crown race during the last 101 years.
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Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, May 21
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Wednesday's meetings at Warwick, Kempton, Ayr, Chepstow and Brighton.Â
Trainer Larry Demeritte Lived Kentucky Derby Dream
Graded stakes-winning trainer Larry Demeritte, who inspired many in battling cancer while training 2024 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve starter West Saratoga, died May 19 in Louisville, Ky., according to the Louisville Courier-Journal. He was 75. The first Bahamian to enter a horse in the Kentucky Derby, Demeritte sent out 2023 Iroquois Stakes winner West Saratoga to a 12th-place finish in the 150th run for the roses.
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Tuesday, May 20
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Tuesday's meetings at Nottingham, Lingfield, Hexham, Southwell and Huntingdon.
