In the United States, it took 37 years for American Pharoah to follow up Affirmed’s 1978 Triple Crown sweep.
Tag: Legends
Mom’s Command: A Modestly Bred Champion
Three-year-old males have the Triple Crown. Three-year-old fillies have the Triple Tiara. While the Triple Tiara may lack the notoriety of its counterpart for males and includes only New York races, it has attracted a long list of outstanding runners since its inception in 1959. Initially, the series that includes the Acorn Stakes, Mother Goose Stakes and Coaching Club American Oaks was called the Filly Triple Crown and then the NYRA or New York Filly Triple Crown before NYRA changed it to the Triple Tiara in 1987.
Col. E. R. Bradley: Kentucky Colonel, Thoroughbred Racing Legend
At the end of the 19th Century, Col. Edward Riley Bradley — a self-proclaimed gambler, bookmaker, and owner/manager of several casinos — was informed by his doctor that a more outdoor lifestyle might be beneficial to his health.
Lady’s Secret: Horse Racing’s Iron Lady
Trainers look for hope when they eyeball young horses. Trainer D. Wayne Lukas did not see much reason for optimism when he first laid his eyes on Lady’s Secret. She lacked size and never would weigh much. She appeared to be anything but robust.
