billrock
06-07-2007, 03:14 AM
On this date in 1930 Gallant Fox became the second winner of the Triple Crown after he won the Belmont Stakes under Earl Sande. Gallant Fox subsequently sired another Triple Crown winner, Omaha.
On this date in 1941 Whirlaway won the 73rd running of the Belmont Stakes and became the fifth horse to win the Triple Crown.
On this date in 1980 Genuine Risk became the first filly to compete in all three Triple Crown races. She won the Kentucky Derby and finished second in both the Preakness and Belmont Stakes.
On this date in 1941 Whirlaway won the 73rd running of the Belmont Stakes and became the fifth horse to win the Triple Crown.
On this date in 1980 Genuine Risk became the first filly to compete in all three Triple Crown races. She won the Kentucky Derby and finished second in both the Preakness and Belmont Stakes.