Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing facts for kids
The Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, often shortened to Triple Crown, is a series of horse races for Thoroughbreds, often restricted to three-year-olds. Winning all three of these Thoroughbred horse races is considered the greatest accomplishment in Thoroughbred racing. The term originated in mid-19th-century England and nations where Thoroughbred racing is popular each have their own Triple Crown series.
Contents
- England
- United States
- Ireland
- Canada
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Germany
- France
- Japan
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Chile
- Peru
- Hong Kong
- Italy
- Uruguay
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe
- Other Triple Crowns in European countries
- Triple Crowns in other countries
- Undefeated Triple Crown winners
- Individual Triple Crown winners
- Back to back Triple Crown winners (jockeys)
- Most Triple Crown winners (jockeys)
- See also
England
In England, where the term Triple Crown originated with West Australian's three wins in 1853, it is made up of:
- The 2,000 Guineas Stakes, run over 1 mile (1,609 metres) at Newmarket Racecourse in Newmarket, Suffolk
- The Derby, run over 1 mile 4 furlongs and 10 yards (2,423 metres) at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Epsom, Surrey
- The St Leger Stakes, run over 1 mile 6 furlongs and 132 yards (2,937 metres) at Town Moor in Doncaster, Yorkshire
Since the 2,000 Guineas was first run in 1809, fifteen horses (including three winners of substitute races at Newmarket during the First World War) have won the English Triple Crown. The most recent – and only winner since World War II – was Nijinsky, in 1970. For many years, it was considered unlikely that any horse would ever win the English Triple Crown again. In the winter of 2006/2007, however, trainer Jim Bolger was training his unbeaten colt Teofilo for the Triple Crown and bookmaker William Hill plc was offering odds of only 12/1 against Teofilo winning the 2007 Triple Crown. The horse was withdrawn from the 2000 Guineas two days before the race after suffering a setback and never raced again.
Since Nijinsky, only Nashwan (1989), Sea the Stars (2009), and Camelot (2012) have won both the Guineas and the Derby. Between Reference Point in 1987 and Camelot in 2012, no Derby winner (not even the potential Triple Crown winners Nashwan and Sea the Stars) even entered the St. Leger. This reluctance to compete in the St. Leger is said to be because of the impact it would have on a horse's stud value in a market where speed is preferred to stamina.
Triple Crown winners
For a list of the annual individual race winners, see English Triple Crown race winners.
Triple Crown winners:
Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
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1853 | West Australian | Frank Butler | John Scott | John Bowes |
1865 | Gladiateur | Harry Grimshaw | Tom Jennings, Sr. | Frédéric de Lagrange |
1866 | Lord Lyon | Harry Custance | James Dover | Richard Sutton |
1886 | Ormonde | Fred Archer and George Barrett | John Porter | Duke of Westminster |
1891 | Common | George Barrett | John Porter | Sir Frederick Johnstone |
1893 | Isinglass | Tommy Loates | James Jewitt | Harry McCalmont |
1897 | Galtee More | Charles Wood | Sam Darling | John Gubbins |
1899 | Flying Fox | Morny Cannon | John Porter | Duke of Westminster |
1900 | Diamond Jubilee | Herbert Jones | Richard Marsh | Edward, Prince of Wales |
1903 | Rock Sand | Danny Maher | George Blackwell | Sir James Miller |
1915† | Pommern | Steve Donoghue | Charles Peck | Solly Joel |
1917† | Gay Crusader | Steve Donoghue | Alec Taylor, Jr. | Alfred W. Cox |
1918† | Gainsborough | Joe Childs | Alec Taylor, Jr. | Lady James Douglas |
1935 | Bahram | Freddie Fox and Charlie Smirke | Frank Butters | HH Aga Khan III |
1970 | Nijinsky | Lester Piggott | Vincent O'Brien | Charles W. Engelhard, Jr. |
†Wartime winners Pommern, Gay Crusader and Gainsborough are not counted, according to many judges, as the three races were all held at Newmarket and racing itself was too disrupted. By this reckoning, there were only 12 triple crown winners, and only three in the 20th century.
Failed Triple Crown attempts
The following horses won the 2000 Guineas and Derby but were beaten in the St Leger:
- Cotherstone (1843): second to Nutwith
- Pretender (1869): fourth to Pero Gomez
- Shotover (1882): third to Dutch Oven
- Ayrshire (1888): sixth to Seabreeze
- Ladas (1894): second to Throstle
- St. Amant (1904): seventh and last to Pretty Polly
- Minoru (1909): fourth to Bayardo
- Manna (1925): tenth to Solario
- Cameronian (1931): tenth and last to Sandwich
- Camelot (2012): second to Encke
Additionally:
- Blue Peter won 2000 Guineas and Derby in 1939 but St Leger was cancelled due to World War II.
Fillies Triple Crown
There is also a Fillies Triple Crown for a filly winning the 1,000 Guineas Stakes, Epsom Oaks and St. Leger Stakes. In the past, this was not considered a true Triple Crown as the best fillies would often run in the Derby and Two Thousand Guineas. As this is no longer the case, the Fillies' Triple Crown would now be considered as comparable as the original. Winners of the Fillies Triple Crown are:
- Formosa – 1868 (also dead heated in the Two Thousand Guineas)
- Hannah – 1871
- Apology – 1874 (also won the Ascot Gold Cup)
- La Fleche – 1892 (also won the Ascot Gold Cup)
- Sceptre – 1902 (also won the Two Thousand Guineas)
- Pretty Polly – 1904
- Sun Chariot – 1942
- Meld – 1955
- Oh So Sharp – 1985
Stayers' Triple Crown
The so-called Stayers Triple Crown consists of the most prestigious long-distance races in the British flat racing season:
- The Ascot Gold Cup, raced over 2m 4f during Royal Ascot,
- The Goodwood Cup, raced over 2m during the Goodwood Festival,
- The Doncaster Cup, raced over 2m 2f during the St Leger Festival.
Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
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1879 | Isonomy | Tom Cannon | John Porter | Frederick Gretton |
1949 | Alycidon | Doug Smith | Walter Earl | Edward Stanley, 18th Earl of Derby |
1953 | Souepi | Charlie Elliott | George Digby | George Digby |
1979 | Le Moss | Lester Piggott, Joe Mercer | Henry Cecil | Carlo d'Alessio |
1980 | Le Moss | Joe Mercer | Henry Cecil | Carlo d'Alessio |
1986 | Longboat | Willie Carson | Dick Hern | Dick Hollingsworth |
1995 | Double Trigger | Jason Weaver | Mark Johnston | R W Huggins |
2019 | Stradivarius | Frankie Dettori | John Gosden | Bjorn Nielsen |
United States
Triple Crown winners
In the United States, the three races that make up the Triple Crown are:
- Kentucky Derby, run over 1+1⁄4 miles (2.0 km) on a dirt track at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky
- Preakness Stakes, run over 1+3⁄16 miles (1.9 km) on a dirt track at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland
- Belmont Stakes, run over 1+1⁄2 miles (2.4 km) on a dirt track at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York, just east of New York City
Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Breeder |
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1919 | Sir Barton | Johnny Loftus | H. Guy Bedwell | J. K. L. Ross | John E. Madden |
1930 | Gallant Fox | Earl Sande | Jim Fitzsimmons | Belair Stud | Belair Stud |
1935 | Omaha | Willie Saunders | Jim Fitzsimmons | Belair Stud | Belair Stud |
1937 | War Admiral | Charley Kurtsinger | George H. Conway | Samuel D. Riddle | Samuel D. Riddle |
1941 | Whirlaway | Eddie Arcaro | Ben A. Jones | Calumet Farm | Calumet Farm |
1943 | Count Fleet | Johnny Longden | Don Cameron | Fannie Hertz | Fannie Hertz |
1946 | Assault | Warren Mehrtens | Max Hirsch | King Ranch | King Ranch |
1948 | Citation | Eddie Arcaro | Horace A. Jones | Calumet Farm | Calumet Farm |
1973 | Secretariat | Ron Turcotte | Lucien Laurin | Meadow Stable | Meadow Stud |
1977 | Seattle Slew | Jean Cruguet | William H. Turner, Jr. | Mickey and Karen L. Taylor Tayhill Stable/Jim Hill, et al. |
Ben S. Castleman |
1978 | Affirmed | Steve Cauthen | Laz Barrera | Harbor View Farm | Harbor View Farm |
2015 | American Pharoah | Victor Espinoza | Bob Baffert | Ahmed Zayat | Zayat Stables |
2018 | Justify | Mike E Smith | Bob Baffert | WinStar Farm, et al. | John D. Gunther |
Triple Tiara
There have been several different versions of the Triple Tiara (sometimes known as the Filly Triple Crown) in the United States. One of them was a national version that consisted of undercard events on the same weekends as the associated Triple Crown races:
- Kentucky Oaks, run over 1+1⁄8 miles (1811 m) on a dirt track, at Churchill Downs;
- Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, run over 1+1⁄8 miles (1811 m) (previously 1+1⁄16 mi or 1.7 km) on a dirt track, at Pimlico Race Course;
- Acorn Stakes, run over 1 mile (1609 m) (previously 1+1⁄2 mi or 2.4 km) on a dirt track, at Belmont Park;
Only one filly won this version of the Triple Tiara, Davona Dale in 1979. Few have even tried as the short time between the Kentucky Oaks and Black-Eyed Susan is generally considered too short for fillies.
The most commonly accepted version of the Triple Tiara is the American Triple Tiara of Thoroughbred Racing which uses three races from New York. From 1957 to 2002, and 2007 to 2009, these three races were the Acorn Stakes, the Mother Goose Stakes, and the Coaching Club American Oaks. Eight fillies won this version of the New York Triple Tiara:
- Dark Mirage – 1968
- Shuvee – 1969
- Chris Evert – 1974
- Ruffian – 1975
- Davona Dale – 1979
- Mom's Command – 1985
- Open Mind – 1989
- Sky Beauty – 1993
In 2010, the NYRA changed the configuration of the Triple Tiara to include the Alabama Stakes instead of the Mother Goose. As of 2022, no filly has won the reconfigured Triple Tiara.
New York Handicap Triple
The New York Handicap Triple is a series of three handicap races run in New York. Although historically notable, the series is now essentially defunct, as two of the races are run on the same day, making a sweep impossible. In addition, only the Metropolitan Handicap maintains a top-level designation and continues to be run as a handicap. The series consists of:
- Metropolitan Handicap, run over 1 mile (1609 m) on a dirt track, at Belmont Park;
- Brooklyn Handicap (now run as the Brooklyn Invitational Stakes), run over 1+1⁄4 miles (2012 m) (now 1+1⁄2 miles (2414 m)) on a dirt track, at Belmont Park;
- Suburban Handicap (now run as the Suburban Stakes), run over 1+1⁄4 miles (2012 m) on a dirt track, at Belmont Park;
The triple has been won by four horses:
- Whisk Broom II – 1913
- Tom Fool – 1953
- Kelso – 1961
- Fit to Fight – 1984
Turf Triple Series
In 2019, the New York Racing Association established two series of races for three-year-olds on the turf: the Turf Trinity and the Turf Tiara. As of 2022, neither has been swept by a singular horse.
The Turf Trinity consists of:
- Belmont Derby, run over 1+1⁄4 miles (2012 m) on a turf track at Belmont Park
- Saratoga Derby Invitational Stakes, run over 1+3⁄16 miles (1911 m) on a turf track at Saratoga
- Jockey Club Derby, run over 1+1⁄2 miles (2414 m) on a turf track at Belmont Park
The Turf Tiara consists of:
- Belmont Oaks, run over 1+1⁄4 miles (2012 m) on a turf track at Belmont Park
- Saratoga Oaks Invitational Stakes, run over 1+3⁄16 miles (1911 m) on a turf track at Saratoga
- Jockey Club Oaks, run over 1+3⁄8 miles (2213 m) on a turf track at Belmont Park
Ireland
The Irish Triple Crown, modelled on the English equivalent, consists of:
- Irish 2,000 Guineas, run over 1 mile (1609 m) on a turf track at the Curragh
- Irish Derby, run over 1+1⁄2 miles (2414 m) on a turf track at the Curragh
- Irish St. Leger, run over 1+3⁄4 miles (2816 m) on a turf track at the Curragh
For a list of the annual individual race winners, see Irish Triple Crown race winners.
Only two horses have won all three races since the Irish Two Thousand Guineas was first run in 1921:
- Museum – 1935
- Windsor Slipper – 1942
Canada
The Canadian Triple Crown consists of:
- King's Plate
- Prince of Wales Stakes
- Breeders' Stakes
Triple Crown winners
The Canadian Triple Crown was established in 1959 and since then seven horses have won it. In 2014, the Hall of Fame decided to honor the five horses who had won the three races before 1959, meaning 12 horses are now officially recognized as winning the Canadian Triple Crown.
Pre-1959 establishment
- Queensway (filly) – 1932
- Archworth – 1939
- Uttermost – 1945
- Ace Marine – 1955
- Canadian Champ – 1956
Since 1959 establishment
- New Providence – 1959
- Canebora – 1963
- With Approval – 1989
- Izvestia – 1990
- Dance Smartly (filly) – 1991
- Peteski – 1993
- Wando – 2003
Triple Tiara
The Canadian Triple Tiara consists of:
- Woodbine Oaks (formerly the Canadian Oaks)
- Bison City Stakes
- Wonder Where Stakes
As of 2022, only one filly has won it:
- Sealy Hill – 2007
Western Canadian Triple Crown
On May 9, 2023, it was announced that Western Canada would have their own Triple Crown, also dubbed the Western Canadian Triple Crown. The Western Canadian Triple Crown consists of:
- Manitoba Derby
- Canadian Derby
- British Columbia Derby
Australia
The Australian Triple Crown comprises the following races:
- Randwick Guineas, run over 1600 metres (0.99 mi) on a turf track at Randwick Racecourse
- Rosehill Guineas, run over 2000 metres (1.2 mi) on a turf track at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse
- AJC Australian Derby, run over 2400 metres (1.5 mi) on a turf track at Randwick Racecourse
The Australian Triple Crown initially included the Canterbury Guineas, which was replaced with the Randwick Guineas.
Triple Crown winners
- Moorland – 1943
- Martello Towers – 1959
- Imagele – 1973
- Octagonal – 1996
- Dundeel – 2013
The Spring Grand Slam
The Spring Grand Slam for older horses consists of:
- Caulfield Cup, run over 2400 metres (1.5 mi) on a turf track at Caulfield Racecourse
- Cox Plate, run over 2040 metres (1.27 mi) on a turf track at Moonee Valley Racecourse
- Melbourne Cup, run over 3200 metres (2.0 mi) on a turf track at Flemington Racecourse
The only horse to win the Spring Grand Slam was the New Zealand bred Rising Fast in 1954.
The Two Year Old Triple Crown
The Two-Year-Old Triple Crown, also known as the Two-Year-Old Grand Slam, consists of:
- Golden Slipper Stakes, run over 1200 metres (0.75 mi) on a turf track at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse
- AJC Sires Produce Stakes, run over 1400 metres (0.87 mi) on a turf track at Randwick Racecourse
- Champagne Stakes, run over 1600 metres (0.99 mi) on a turf track at Randwick Racecourse
Winners of the Two-Year-Old Triple Crown:
- Baguette – 1970
- Luskin Star – 1977
- Tierce – 1991
- Burst (filly) – 1992
- Dance Hero – 2004
- Pierro – 2012
New Zealand
The New Zealand Triple Crown consists of:
- Tarzino Trophy, run over 1400 metres (0.87 mi) on a turf track at Hawke's Bay Racecourse
- Horlicks Plate, run over 1600 metres (0.99 mi) on a turf track at Hawke's Bay Racecourse
- Livamol Spring Classic, run over 2040 metres (1.27 mi) on a turf track at Hawke's Bay Racecourse
The New Zealand Triple Crown is also known as the Hawke's Bay Triple Crown or Hastings Triple Crown as all three races are run there.
The only horse to win the New Zealand Triple Crown is Melody Belle in 2019.
New Triple Crown Series
Three new Triple Crown series were announced for the 2019/2020 season. Each series consists of three prestigious Group races with a $100,000 bonus for the winner of all three races.
The Weight-For-Age Triple Crown
- Zabeel Classic at Ellerslie Racecourse
- Herbie Dyke Stakes at Te Rapa
- New Zealand Stakes at Ellerslie Racecourse
The Sprint Triple Crown
- Railway Stakes at Ellerslie Racecourse
- Telegraph Stakes at Trentham
- Waikato Sprint Stakes at Te Rapa
The Fillies And Mares Triple Crown
- Cuddle Stakes at Trentham
- Breeders Stakes at Te Aroha
- Travis Stakes at Te Rapa
Germany
In Germany, the Triple Crown (Dreifache Krone) consists of
- Mehl-Mülhens-Rennen (German 2000 Guineas, formerly Henckel-Rennen), run over 1600 metres (0.99 mi) on a turf track at Cologne-Weidenpesch Racecourse
- Deutsches Derby (German Derby), run over 2400 metres (1.5 mi) on a turf track at Horner Rennbahn
- Deutsches St. Leger, run over 2800 metres (1.7 mi) on a turf track at Dortmund Racecourse
Only one horse has won the German Triple Crown:
- Königsstuhl – 1979
In East Germany, the Dreifache Krone consisted of:
- Frühjahrszuchtpreis der Dreijährigen
- Derby der DDR (Derby of GDR)
- Großer Herbstpreis der Dreijährigen
Three horses won the East German Triple Crown:
- Faktotum – 1955
- Gidron – 1979
- Lomber – 1987
France
The French Triple Crown consists of:
- Poule d'Essai des Poulains (French 2000 Guineas), run over 1600 metres (0.99 mi) on a turf track at Longchamp Racecourse
- Prix du Jockey Club, run over 2100 metres (1.3 mi) on a turf track at Chantilly Racecourse
- Grand Prix de Paris, run over 2400 metres (1.5 mi) on a turf track at Longchamp Racecourse
Previously the French Triple Crown consisted of:
- Poule d'Essai des Poulains
- Prix du Jockey Club
- Prix Royal-Oak, run over 3100 metres (1.9 mi) on a turf track at Longchamp Racecourse
Two horses have swept the French Triple Crown:
- Zut – 1879
- Perth – 1899
The French Fillies Triple Crown consists of:
- Poule d'Essai des Pouliches (French 1000 Guineas), run over 1600 metres (0.99 mi) on a turf track at Longchamp Racecourse
- Prix de Diane, run over 2100 metres (1.3 mi) on a turf track at Chantilly Racecourse
- Prix Vermeille, run over 2400 metres (1.5 mi) on a turf track at Longchamp Racecourse
Four fillies have won all three races:
- Nikellora – 1945
- Corteira – 1948
- Allez France – 1973
- Zarkava – 2008
Previously the French Triple Crown for fillies consisted of:
- Poule d'Essai des Pouliche
- Prix de Diane
- Prix Royal-Oak
No filly ever won the series.
Japan
Japan's JRA has two sets of races referred to as Triple Crowns. In addition, the NAR has announced that it would create its own Dirt Triple Crown starting from 2024, comprising the Haneda Hai, Tokyo Derby, and the Japan Dirt Derby.
Japanese Triple Crown
The Japanese Triple Crown for colts are as follows:
- Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas), run over 2000 metres (1.2 mi) on a turf track at Nakayama Racecourse in Funabashi, Chiba
- Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby), run over 2400 metres (1.5 mi) on a turf track at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, Tokyo
- Kikuka Sho (Japanese St. Leger), run over 3000 metres (1.9 mi) on a turf track at Kyoto Racecourse in Kyoto, Kyoto
To date, eight horses have won the Japanese Triple Crown:
Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Breeder |
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1941 | St Lite | Kizo Konishi | Waichiro Tanaka | Yusaku Kato | Koiwai Farm |
1964 | Shinzan | Masaru Kurita | Bungo Takeda | Kokichi Hashimoto | Yoshimatsu Matsuhashi |
1983 | Mr. C.B. | Masato Yoshinaga | Yasuhisa Matsuyama | Chigira Bokujo | Chigira Bokujo |
1984 | Symboli Rudolf | Yukio Okabe | Yuji Nohira | Symboli Stud | Symboli Stud |
1994 | Narita Brian | Katsumi Minai | Masaaki Okubo | Hidenori Yamaji | Hayata Bokujo |
2005 | Deep Impact | Yutaka Take | Yasuo Ikee | Makoto Kaneko | Northern Farm |
2011 | Orfevre | Kenichi Ikezoe | Yasutoshi Ikee | Sunday Racing | Shadai Corporation Shiraoi Farm |
2020 | Contrail | Yuichi Fukunaga | Yoshito Yahagi | North Hills | Northern Farm |
Japanese Triple Tiara
The Japanese Triple Tiara, a triple crown for fillies, are as follows:
- the Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas), run over 1600 metres (0.99 mi) on a turf track at Hanshin Racecourse in Takarazuka, Hyogo
- the Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks), run over 2400 metres (1.5 mi) on a turf track at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, Tokyo
- the Shuka Sho, run over 2000 metres (1.2 mi) on a turf track at Kyoto Racecourse in Kyoto, Kyoto
From 1976 to 1995, the Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup was the third leg.
To date, seven horses have won the Japanese Triple Tiara:
Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Breeder |
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1986 | Mejiro Ramonu | Hiroshi Kawachi | Shinji Okuhira | Mejiro Bokujo | Mejiro Bokujo |
2003 | Still in Love | Hideaki Miyuki | Shoichi Matsumoto | North Hills | Shimokobe Farm |
2010 | Apapane | Masayoshi Ebina | Sakae Kunieda | Makoto Kaneko | Northern Farm |
2012 | Gentildonna | Yasunari Iwata/Yuga Kawada | Sei Ishizaka | Sunday Racing | Northern Farm |
2018 | Almond Eye | Christophe Lemaire | Sakae Kunieda | Silk Racing | Northern Farm |
2020 | Daring Tact | Kohei Matsuyama | Haruki Sugiyama | Normandy Thoroughbred Racing | Hasegawa Bokujo |
2023 | Liberty Island | Yuga Kawada | Mitsumasa Nakauchida | Sunday Racing | Northern Farm |
Japanese Dirt Triple Crown
The Japanese Dirt Triple Crown is run by the NAR instead of the JRA. Most dirt racing in Japan is run under the NAR. In 2022 the NAR announced an official Dirt Triple Crown that includes 3 pre-existing domestic Grade 1 races.
- the Haneda Hai, run over 1800 metres (1.1 mi) on a dirt track
- the Tokyo Derby, run over 2000 metres (1.2 mi) on a dirt track
- the Japan Dirt Classic, run over 2000 metres (1.2 mi) on a dirt track
All 3 races are held at Oi Racecourse in Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan. Although the Triple Crown is not set to debut until 2024, the three races have all been run since 1999 and have been won by three horses.
Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Breeder |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | Orion The Thanks | Hideharu Hayata | Kiyomatsu Akama | Keiko Hiura | Takanori Morinaga |
2001 | Toshin Blizzard | Takayuki Ishizaki | Kenji Sato | Eiichi Izumi | Kazue Muranaka |
2023 | Mick Fire | Norifumi Mikamoto | Kazuo Watanabe | Koichi Hoshika | Takahashi Farm |
Argentina
The three races that compose the Triple Crown in Argentina are:
- Gran Premio Polla de Potrillos, run over 1600 metres (0.99 mi) on a dirt track at Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo
- Gran Premio Jockey Club, run over 2000 metres (1.2 mi) on a turf track at Hipodromo de San Isidro
- Gran Premio Nacional (Argentine Derby), run over 2500 metres (1.6 mi) on a dirt track at Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo
Winners of the Argentinian Triple Crown are:
- Pippermint – 1902
- Old Man – 1904
- Melgarejo – 1906
- Chopp – 1908
- Botafogo – 1917
- Mineral – 1931
- Silfo – 1934
- Sorteado – 1938
- Embrujo – 1939
- Yatasto – 1951
- Tatán – 1954
- Manantial – 1958
- Gobernado – 1964
- Forli – 1966
- Telescópico – 1978
- El Serrano – 1986
- Refinado Tom – 1996
A Quadruple Crown adding the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini, run over 2400 metres (1.5 mi) miles on the turf and open to older horses, is also recognised. Winners are:
- Pippermint – 1902
- Old Man – 1904
- Botafogo – 1917
- Mineral – 1931
- Yatasto – 1951
- Manantial – 1958
- Forli – 1966
- Telescópico – 1978
The Argentinian Filly Triple Crown consists of:
- Gran Premio Polla de Potrancas, run over 1600 metres (0.99 mi) on a dirt track at Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo (1 mile on dirt)
- Gran Premio Jockey Club
- Gran Premio Nacional (Argentine Derby)
Winners of the Argentinian Filly Triple Crown are:
- Sierra Balcarce – 1930
- La Mission – 1940 (also won Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini)
Additionally, a San Isidro Colt Triple Crown and San Isidro Filly Triple Crown are recognised. The San Isidro Colt Triple Crown consists of:
- Gran Premio Dos Mil Guineas, run over 1600 metres (0.99 mi) on a turf track at Hipódromo de San Isidro
- Gran Premio Jockey Club, run over 2000 metres (1.2 mi) on a turf track at Hipódromo de San Isidro
- Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini, run over 2400 metres (1.5 mi) on a turf track at Hipódromo de San Isidro
Winners of the San Isidro Colt Triple Crown are:
- Chullo – 1997
- Asidero – 1999
- Hi Happy – 2015
The San Isidro Filly Triple Crown consists of:
- Gran Premio Diamante, run over 1600 metres (0.99 mi) on a turf track at Hipódromo de San Isidro
- Gran Premio Jockey Club
- Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini
As of 2023, no horse has won all three races.
Brazil
Brazil has triple crowns run at multiple tracks, including at Hipódromo da Gávea (Rio de Janeiro) and at Hipódromo de Cidade Jardim (São Paulo).
The Rio de Janeiro Triple Crown consists of:
- Grande Prêmio Estado do Rio de Janeiro, run over 1600 metres (0.99 mi) on a turf track
- Grande Prêmio Francisco Eduardo de Paula Machado, run over 2000 metres (1.2 mi) on a turf track
- Grande Prêmio Cruzeiro do Sul (Brazilian Derby), run over 2400 metres (1.5 mi) on a turf track
Winners are:
- Talvez! – 1941
- Criolan – 1942
- Quiproquó – 1953
- Timão – 1956
- Escorial – 1959
- African Boy – 1979
- Old Master – 1984
- Itajara – 1987
- Groove – 1996
- Super Power – 2000
- Plenty of Kicks – 2012
- Bal a Bali – 2014
Prior to 1963, the Rio de Janeiro Triple Crown consisted of the Grande Prêmio Outono (1600 metres (0.99 mi) on turf), Grande Prêmio Cruzeiro do Sul, and Grande Prêmio Distrito Federal (3000 metres (1.9 mi) on turf). From 1963 to 1993, it consisted of the Grande Prêmio Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Grande Prêmio Cruzeiro do Sul, and Grande Prêmio Jockey Club Brasileiro (3200 metres (2.0 mi) on turf). From 1994 to 2003, the order of the Grande Prêmio Jockey Club Brasileiro and Grande Prêmio Cruzeiro do Sul were reversed in order. The current configuration started in 2004.
The Rio de Janeiro Filly Triple Crown consists of:
- Grande Prêmio Henrique Possolo, run over 1600 metres (0.99 mi) on a turf track
- Grande Prêmio Diana, run over 2000 metres (1.2 mi) on a turf track
- Grande Prêmio Zélia Gonzaga Peixoto de Castro, run over 2400 metres (1.5 mi) on a turf track
Winners are:
- Indian Chris – 1991
- Virginie – 1997
- Be Fair – 2000
- Old Tune – 2012
- No Regrets – 2017
- Janelle Monae – 2021
The São Paulo Triple Crown consists of:
- Grande Prêmio Ipiranga, run over 1600 metres (0.99 mi) on a turf track
- Grande Prêmio Jockey Club de São Paulo, run over 2000 metres (1.2 mi) on a turf track
- Grande Prêmio Derby Paulista, run over 2400 metres (1.5 mi) on a turf track
Winners are:
- Jacutinga – 1933
- Funny Boy – 1936
- El Faro – 1943
- Estouvado – 1944
- Farwell – 1959
- Giant – 1967
- Cacique Negro – 1989
- Quari Bravo – 1997
- Roxinho – 2001
- Fixador – 2013
- Halston – 2018
Historically, the São Paulo Triple Crown ran without the Grande Prêmio Jockey Club de São Paulo, with the Grande Prêmio Consagração (3000 metres (1.9 mi) on a turf track) being run as the third and final leg.
The São Paulo Filly Triple Crown consists of:
- Grande Prêmio Barão de Piracicaba, run over 1600 metres (0.99 mi) on a turf track
- Grande Prêmio Henrique de Toledo Lara, run over 1800 metres (1.1 mi) on a turf track
- Grande Prêmio Diana, run over 2000 metres (1.2 mi) on a turf track
Winners are:
- Dulce – 1957
- Olhada – 1961
- Jembélia – 1963
- Emerald Hill – 1977
- Colina Verde – 2006
The Rio Grande do Sul Triple Crown, as of 1985, consists of:
- Grande Prêmio Linneu de Paula Machado, run over 1609 metres (1.0 mi) on a dirt track
- Grande Prêmio Cel. Caminha, run over 2000 metres (1.2 mi) on a turf track
- Grande Prêmio Derby Rio-grandense, run over 2400 metres (1.5 mi) on a dirt track
Winners are:
- Interstar – 1985
Chile
The three races that compose the Triple Crown in Chile are:
- Clásico El Ensayo, run over 2400 metres (1.5 mi) on a turf track at Club Hipico de Santiago
- Clásico St. Leger, run over 2200 metres (1.4 mi) on a turf track at Hipodromo Chile
- El Derby, run over 2400 metres (1.5 mi) on a turf track at Valparaiso Sporting Club.
Winners of the Chilean Triple Crown are:
- Cachaporal – 1885/86
- Wanderer – 1887/88
- Dorama – 1915/16
- Tutti Frutti – 1927/28
- Freire – 1930/31
- Grimsby – 1938/39
- Tábano – 1945/46
- Empire – 1950/51
- Eugenia – 1955/56
- Prólogo – 1965/66
- Wolf – 1990/91
- Fortino – 2022/23
- Kay Army – 2023/24
Additionally, the Hipódromo Chile has multiple recognized Triple Crowns. The Filly Triple Crown consists of:
- Clásico Tanteo de Potrancas, run over 1500 metres (0.93 mi) on a dirt track
- Clásico Mil Guineas, run over 1600 metres (0.99 mi) on a dirt track
- Clásico Alberto Solari Magnasco, run over 2000 metres (1.2 mi) run on a dirt track
There have been four winners:
- Cremcaramel – 1999
- Printemps – 2000
- Amani – 2011
- Wow Cat – 2017
The Triple Crown consists of:
- Clásico Dos Mil Guineas (for colts) or Clásico Mil Guineas (for fillies), both run over 1600 metres (0.99 mi) on a dirt track
- Clásico Gran Criterium Mauricio Serrano Palma, run over 1900 metres (1.2 mi) on a dirt track
- Clásico St. Leger
There have been eight winners:
- Geologo – 1984
- Lido Palace – 2000
- Trotamondo – 2004
- Hakassan – 2012
- Incentive Boy – 2015
- Big Daddy – 2016
- Wow Cat † – 2017
- Cariblanco – 2018
† Designates a filly winner
Chile also has a Two-Year-Old Triple Crown, with all three races run on turf at Valparaiso Sporting Club. It consists of:
- Clásico El Estreno [Nicanor Señoret], run over 1300 metres (0.81 mi)
- Clásico Gran Premio Gonzalo Bofill De Caso, run over 1400 metres (0.87 mi)
- Clásico Copa de Plata Italo Traverso, run over 1500 metres (0.93 mi)
There have been five winners:
- Campo Marzio – 1991
- Barrio Chino – 1992
- Early Gray – 1993
- Castelnuovo – 1994
- Sandy Bay – 2016
Peru
The Peruvian Triple Crown consists of:
- Polla de Potrillos, run over 1600 metres (0.99 mi) on a dirt track
- Gran Premio Ricardo Ortíz de Zevallos, run over 2000 metres (1.2 mi) on a dirt track
- Derby Nacional, run over 2400 metres (1.5 mi) on a dirt track
Winners are:
- Don Manuel – 1936/1937
- Pulgarín – 1941/1942
- Imperio – 1948/49
- Llanero – 1950/51
- Río Pallanga – 1955/56
- Perigold – 1957/58
- Daré – 1962/63
- Trastévere – 1968/69
- Santorín – 1973
- Vaduz – 1979
- Stash – 1992
- Grozny – 1998
- Muller – 2006
- Super Nao – 2021
- Paradigma – 2022
The Peruvian Filly Triple Crown consists of:
- Polla de Potrancas, run over 1600 metres (0.99 mi) on a dirt track
- Gran Premo Enrique Ayulo Pardo, run over 2000 metres (1.2 mi) on a dirt track
- Derby Nacional
Winners are:
- Monona – 1944/45
- Pamplona – 1959/60
- Batuka – 1999
A Quadruple Crown adding the Gran Premio Nacional Augusto B. Leguia, run over 2800 metres (1.7 mi) on a turf track, is also recognised. Winners are:
- Pamplona – 1959/60
- Santorín – 1973
- Stash – 1992
- Super Nao – 2021
Horses that have won any combination of three of the above races are also sometimes considered Triple Crown winners. Horses that have done this are:
- Premier – 1947/1948
- Won Gran Premio Ricardo Ortíz de Zevallos, Derby Nacional, Gran Premio Nacional Augusto B. Leguia
- Insuperable – 1949/1950
- Won Polla de Potrillos, Gran Premio Ricardo Ortíz de Zevallos, Gran Premio Nacional Augusto B. Leguia
- Tenaz – 1972
- Won Polla de Potrillos, Gran Premio Ricardo Ortíz de Zevallos, Gran Premio Nacional Augusto B. Leguia
- Acropolitana – 1974
- Won Polla de Potrances, Gran Premo Enrique Ayulo Pardo, Gran Premio Nacional Augusto B. Leguia
- Tattoo – 1982
- Won Polla de Potrillos, Gran Premio Ricardo Ortíz de Zevallos, Gran Premio Nacional Augusto B. Leguia
- Mari July – 1990
- Won Polla de Potrances, Gran Premo Enrique Ayulo Pardo, Gran Premio Nacional Augusto B. Leguia
Hong Kong
The Triple Crown series at Hong Kong's Sha Tin Racecourse consists of three races at increasingly longer distances. Unlike most other Triple Crown events, these races are not confined to three-year-olds. They are:
- Hong Kong Stewards' Cup, run over 1600 metres (0.99 mi)
- Hong Kong Gold Cup, run over 2000 metres (1.2 mi)
- Hong Kong Champions & Chater Cup, run over 2400 metres (1.5 mi)
The only horse to win the Hong Kong Triple Crown is:
- River Verdon – 1994
There are two other Triple Crown series: the Hong Kong Speed Series and the Four-Year-Old Classic Series.
Hong Kong Speed Series (International Group 1):
- Centenary Sprint Cup, run over 1200 metres (0.75 mi)
- Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup, run over 1400 metres (0.87 mi)
- Chairman's Sprint Prize, run over 1200 metres (0.75 mi)
Winners of the Hong Kong Speed Series are:
- Mr. Vitality – 1995/96
- Grand Delight – 2002/03
- Silent Witness – 2003/04, 2004/05
- Lucky Sweynesse – 2022/23
Four-Year-Old Classic Series (Domestic Group 1):
Restricted to four-year-old horses.
- Hong Kong Classic Mile, run over 1600 metres (0.99 mi)
- Hong Kong Classic Cup, run over 1800 metres (1.1 mi)
- Hong Kong Derby, run over 2000 metres (1.2 mi)
Winners of the Four-Year-Old Classic Series are:
- Rapper Dragon – 2017
- Golden Sixty – 2020
Italy
The Triple Crown series consists of:
- Premio Parioli, run over 1600 metres (0.99 mi) at Capannelle Racecourse
- Derby Italiano, run over 2200 metres (1.4 mi) at Capannelle Racecourse in Rome
- St. Leger Italiano, run over 2800 metres (1.7 mi) at San Siro Racecourse in Milano
Three horses have swept the Italian Triple Crown:
- Niccolo dell'Arca – 1941
- Gladiolo – 1946
- Botticelli – in 1954
The Italian Fillies' Triple Crown consists of:
- Premio Regina Elena (1000 Guineas)
- Oaks d'Italiano (Italian Oaks)
- St. Leger Italiano
No filly has swept all three races, but Jacopa de Sellaio won the Premio Parioli, Derby Italiano, Premio Regina Elena, and Oaks d'Italia in 1932.
Uruguay
The three races that compose the Triple Crown in Uruguay are:
- Gran Premio Polla de Potrillos, run over 1600 metres (0.99 mi) on a dirt track
- Gran Premio Jockey Club, run over 2000 metres (1.2 mi) on a dirt track
- Gran Premio Nacional, run over 2500 metres (1.6 mi) on a dirt track
This combination of races received some publicity outside of Uruguay in 2006. The 2005 Triple Crown winner Invasor, after being sold to Sheik Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum's Shadwell Racing and sent to be raced in the United States, went on to win three Grade I races in 2006 before winning that year's Breeders' Cup Classic. He finished the year as the top-ranked horse in the 2006 World Thoroughbred Racehorse Rankings, and won the 2007 Dubai World Cup before being retired to stud following a training injury.
Uruguayan Triple Crown winners are:
- Ricaurte – 1913
- Benz – 1917
- Liniers – 1919
- Sisley – 1923
- Lancier – 1926
- Marquito – 1927
- Zorzalero – 1932
- Romántico – 1936
- Lord Coty – 1943
- Luzeiro – 1949
- Bizancio – 1951
- Scooter – 1954
- Zumbador – 1960
- Locoloco – 1962
- Chocon – 1971
- Hampstead – 1977
- Monacilio – 1980
- Amodeo – 1988
- Parsiphal – 1994
- Invasor – 2005
- Sir Fever – 2014
The Uruguayan Filly Triple Crown consists of:
- Gran Premio Polla de Potrancas, run over 1600 metres (0.99 mi) on a dirt track
- Gran Premio Jockey Club
- Gran Premio Nacional
Uruguayan Filly Triple Crown winners are:
- Verona – 1915
South Africa
The South African Triple Crown consists of:
- Gauteng Guineas, run over 1600 metres (0.99 mi)
- South African Classic, run over 1800 metres (1.1 mi)
- South African Derby, run over 2450 metres (1.52 mi)
All of these races are run on a turf track at Turffontein Racecourse.
The Cape Guineas, run over 1600 metres (0.99 mi) on a turf track at Kenilworth Racecourse is considered an alternate first leg.
South African Triple Crown winners are:
- Horse Chestnut – 1999
- Louis the King – 2014
- Abashiri – 2016
- Malmoos – 2021
The South African Filly Triple Crown consists of:
- Gauteng Fillies Guineas, run over 1600 metres (0.99 mi)
- South African Fillies Classic, run over 1800 metres (1.1 mi)
- South African Oaks, run over 2450 metres (1.52 mi)
South African Filly Triple Crown winners are:
- Igugu – 2011
- Cherry On The Top – 2013
- Summer Pudding – 2020
- War Of Athena – 2021
- Rain In Holland – 2022
Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwean Triple Crown consists of:
- Zimbabwe Guineas, run over 1600 metres (0.99 mi)
- Zimbabwe 2000, run over 2000 metres (1.2 mi)
- Zimbabwe Derby, run over 2400 metres (1.5 mi)
All of these races are run on a turf track at Borrowdale Park
Zimbabwean Triple Crown winners are:
- Island Farewell – 1983
- Match Winner – 1986
- Stay Alert – 1995
- Summer Silence – 1997
- Glen Monarch – 2006
- Earl Of Surrey – 2007
- Rebecca's Fleet – 2009
- Madigan – 2012
Other Triple Crowns in European countries
Belgium
The Belgian Triple Crown consists of:
- Poule d'Essai des Poulains (Belgian 2000 Guineas)
- Derby Belge
- St. Leger Belge
Known Triple Crown winners in Belgium are:
- Kitty – 1926
- Bayeux – 1947
- Soudard – 1971
- Epsiba – 1980
- Camiros – 1982
- Abbey's Grey – 1989
- Super Native – 1990
The Fillies' Triple Crown in Belgium consists of:
- Poule d'Essai des Pouliches (Belgian 1000 Guineas)
- Prix de Gustave Roy de Blicquy (Belgian Oaks)
- St. Leger Belge
One filly is known to have won all three races:
- Domitillia – 1959
Hungary
The Hungarian Triple Crown consists of:
- Nemzeti dij (Hungarian 2000 Guineas)
- Magyar Derby (Hungarian Derby)
- Magyar St. Leger (Hungarian St. Leger)
Hungarian Triple Crown winners are:
- Try Well – 1936
- Bilbao – 1977
- April Sun – 1999
- Saldenzar – 2007
- Quelindo – 2015
The Hungarian Fillies' Triple Crown (not officially listed by the Hungarian racing authorities) consists of:
- Hazafi dij (Hungarian 1000 Guineas)
- Magyar Kancadíj (Hungarian Oaks)
- Magyar St. Leger (Hungarian St. Leger)
No filly has swept the Hungarian Fillies' Triple Crown.
Switzerland
In Switzerland, the Triple Crown series consists of:
- Swiss Derby (2400 metres, turf, Frauenfeld)
- Swiss 2000 Guineas (1600 metres, turf, at Zurich)
- Swiss St. Leger
The Swiss Fillies Triple Crown consists of:
- Swiss Oaks
- Swiss 1000 Guineas (1600 metres, turf)
- Swiss St. Leger
One horse has won the Swiss Triple Crown.
- Majofils – 2006
Denmark
In Denmark, the Triple Crown series consists of:
- Dansk Derby
- Dansk Forarslob (Danish 2000 Guineas)
- Dansk St. Leger
Three horses have won the Danish Triple Crown:
- Sunbeam – 1939
- Asa Thor – 1945
- Hallo – 1946
The Danish Filly Triple Crown consists of:
- Dansk Oaks
- Marowinalob (Danish1000 Guineas)
- Dansk St. Leger
One filly has swept all three races:
- Rossard – 1983
Rossard was one of the most successful runners in Denmark's history, being a Grade One winner in the US. She later became a good broodmare, with her son Unusual Heat being a leading sire in California.
Russia
The Russian Triple Crown differs from other Triple Crowns in a major way by instead having its three jewels be spread out over three years. The Triple Crown consists of:
- Grand Prize (1600m for 2-year-olds)
- Grand All Russian Derby (2400m for 3-year-olds)
- Prize of the Minister of Agriculture (3200m for 4-year-olds)
Currently only three horses have won this version of the Triple Crown
- Budynok - 1930
- Grog II - 1950
- Analin - 1965
There is a more traditional 3-year-old triple crown in Russia modeled after the English Triple Crown but no horse has ever won all three races. But if they did they would have to win;
- Grand Summer Prize (1600m Russian 2,000 Guineas)
- Grand All Russian Derby (2400m)
- S.M. Budyonny Prize (2800m Russian St.Leger)
Sweden
The Swedish Triple Crown consists of:
- Svenskt Derby
- Jockeyklubbens Jubileumslöpning (Swedish Two Thousand Guineas)
- Svenskt St. Leger
Three horses have swept the Swedish Triple Crown:
- Birgit – 1940
- Coast Guard – 1952
- Homosassa – 1985
The Swedish Filly Triple Crown consists of:
- Dianalöpning (Swedish One Thousand Guineas)
- Svensk Oaks
- Svenskt St. Leger
One filly has swept all three races:
- Wonderbird – 1953
Norway
The Norwegian Triple Crown series consists of:
- Norsk 2000 Guineas
- Norsk Derby
- Norsk St. Leger
Eight horses have swept the Norwegian Triple Crown:
- Cato – 1943
- Sally – 1944
- Primadonna – 1945
- Askepot – 1948
- Trainer's Seat – 1976
- Dalby Jaguar – 1981
- Sunorius – 1987
- Without Fear – 2011
- Privilegiado – 2019
The Norwegian Filly Triple Crown consists of:
- Norsk 1000 Guineas
- Norsk Oaks
- Norsk St. Leger
No filly has won all three races.
The Netherlands
The Dutch Triple Crown consists of:
- Hengsten Productenren (Dutch 2000 Guineas)
- Dutch Derby
- Dutch St. Leger
The following horses have won the Dutch Triple Crown:
- Tosto – in 1951
- Sans Valeur – 1954
- Jolly Peter – 1959
- Jolly Jinks – 1966
- Frances Hope – 1976
- Ishamo – 1981
- Boxberger Speed – 1982
- Boxberger Civano – 1984
- Sydney Raaphorst – 1985
- Double Fun – 2002
The Dutch Fillies' Triple Crown consists of:
- Merries Productenren (Dutch 1000 Guineas)
- Diana-prijs (Dutch Oaks)
- Dutch St. Leger
The following horses have swept the series:
- Ramana – 1947
- Qualissa – 1949 (also won the Dutch Derby)
- Que Sara – 1967
- Queen of Roses S – 1973 (also won the Dutch Derby)
- Libelle – 1980
- Carmona – 1983
The Dutch Triple Crown races, except the Dutch Derby and possibly the Dutch Oaks, have not been run since around 2008.
Turkey
The Turkish Triple Crown consists of:
- Erkek Tay Deneme (Turkish 2000 Guineas – 1,600 m)
- Gazi Derby (Turkish Derby – 2,400 m)
- Ankara Stakes (Turkish St. Leger – 2,800 m)
Champions of the Turkish Triple Crown are:
- Sadettin – 1970
- Karayel – 1973
- Seren.1 – 1983
- Ugurtay – 1985
- Hafız – 1986
- Bold Pilot – 1996
- Grand Ekinoks – 2001
The Turkish Fillies' Triple Crown (not officially recognized by Turkish racing authorities) consists of:
- Disi Tay Deneme (Turkish 1000 Guineas)
- Kisrak (Turkish Oaks)
- Ankara Stakes (Turkish St. Leger)
Fillies that have swept this series are:
- Suphan – 1965
- Minimo – 1971 (also won the Turkish Derby)
Spain
The Spanish Triple Crown series consists of:
- Premio Cimera (Spanish 2000 Guineas)
- Premio Villapadierna (Spanish Derby)
- Premio Villamejor (Spanish St. Leger)
Two horses have swept the Spanish Triple Crown:
- Dual Sea – 1975
- Arkaitz – in 2014
The Triple Crown for fillies consists of:
- Premio Valderas (Spanish 1000 Guineas)
- Premio Beamonte (Spanish Oaks)
- Premio Villamejor (Spanish St. Leger)
One filly has swept all three races:
- Tokara – 1962
Poland
In Poland, the Triple Crown (Potrójna korona) consists of:
- Nagroda Rulera, Polish 2000 Guineas, Warsaw, 1600 m
- Służewiec Derby, Polish Derby, Warsaw, 2400 m
- Nagroda St. Leger, Warsaw, 2800 m
Known Polish Triple Crown winners are:
- Liège – 1917
- Mat – 1934
- Jeremi – 1938
- Ruch – 1948
- Solali – 1961
- Dipol – 1972
- Czerkies – 1974
- Krezus – 1989
- Mokosz – 1992
- Dżamajka (filly) – 2000
- Dancer Life – 2002
- Dżesmin – 2005
- San Moritz – 2007
- Intens – 2011
- Va Bank – 2015
- Bush Brave – 2017
- Fabulous Las Vegas – 2018
The classic races for fillies are:
- Nagroda Wiosennej (1000 Guineas)
- Nagroda Liry (Oaks)
No filly is known to have won the Polish Fillies' Triple Crown, which would conclude with the St. Leger. The Polish St. Leger is now open to 3-year-olds and up.
Czechia
In Czechia, the Triple Crown (Klasické trojkoruny) consists of
- Velká Jarní Cena (The Great Spring Prize, 1600 m)
- České Derby, (Czech Derby, 2400 m)
- Czech St. Leger, Warsaw, 2800 m
All three jewels are held at Prague-Velká Chuchle Racecourse currently seven horses have won this Triple Crown
- Panoš – 1947
- Symbol – 1954
- Blyskač – 1956
- Arva – 1988
- Glowing – 1996
- Tribal Instinct – 2001
- Age Of Jape (POL) – 2009
Triple Crowns in other countries
India
The Indian Triple Crown consists of:
- Indian 2000 Guineas
- Indian Derby
- Indian St. Leger
All three races are run at Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai. The St. Leger was run at Pune between 1970 and 1990, before being shifted to Mumbai. It is now again being run in Pune.
Ten horses have won the Indian Triple Crown:
- Commoner – 1953/54
- Loyal Manzar – 1961/62
- Prince Pradeep – 1963/64
- Red Rufus – 1966/67
- Our Select – 1967/68
- Squanderer – 1976/77
- Almanac – 1981/82
- Astonish – 1991/92
- Indictment – 1997/98
- Smart Chieftain – 1999/00
The Indian Fillies Triple Crown consists of:
- Indian 1000 Guineas
- Indian Oaks
- Indian St. Leger
One filly has swept the series for fillies:
- Her Majesty – 1947/48
Kenya
The Kenya Triple Crown series is run at Ngong Racecourse, in Nairobi, and consists of:
- Kenya Derby (1+1⁄2 miles)
- Kenya Guineas (1 mile)
- Kenya St. Leger (1+3⁄4 miles)
The three races have been won by:
- Heron – 1972
- Manuscript – 1978
- Pretty Witch (filly) – 1981
- Morningstar – 1990
- Kings Pattern – 1994
- Hawker Fury – 2017
- Silverstone Air – 2019
The Kenya Fillies' Triple Crown consists of:
- Kenya Fillies Guineas (1 mile)
- Kenya Oaks (1+1⁄2 miles)
- Kenya St. Leger (1+3⁄4 miles)
The three races have been won by:
- Windsong – 1999
- Happy Times – 2015
- Western Ballad – 2016
Macau
In Macau, the Macau Jockey Club introduced the Triple Crown Series in 2008, with three races all held in Taipa Racecourse, Macau:
- Director's Cup, Macau Group 2 Race, 1,500 metres (0.93 mi)
- Macau Cup, Macau Group 2 Race, 1,500 metres (0.93 mi)
- Macau Gold Cup, Macau Group 1 Race, 1,800 metres (1.1 mi)
In 2009 Macau Jockey Club changed the series for 4-year-old horses:
- Macau Guineas, Macau Group 1 Race, 1,500 metres (0.93 mi), only for 4-year-old horses
- Macau Derby, Macau Group 1 Race, 1,800 metres (1.1 mi), only for 4-year-old horses
- Macau Gold Cup, Macau Group 1 Race, 1,800 metres (1.1 mi)
In 2010, Luen Yat Forever become the first and, to date, only horse to win the Macau Triple Crown.
Mexico
The Mexican Triple Crown series consists of:
- Derby Mexicano (9 furlongs)
- Stakes Jockey Club Mexicano (8 furlongs)
- Gran Premio Nacional (8+1⁄2 furlongs).
All three races are contested at Hippodromo de las Americas, in Mexico City.
Mexican Triple Crown winners:
- Plucky Flag (filly) – 1946
- Re-Torta (filly) – 1949
- Cachava (filly) – 1966
- Gran Zar – 1979
- Pikotazo – 1980
- Dominciano – 2002
- Huitlacoche – 2015
- Kukulkan – 2018
The Mexican Fillies' Triple Crown series consists of :
- Clasico Rubi (7 furlongs)
- Clasico Esmeralda (8 furlongs)
- Clasico Diamante (8+1⁄2 furlongs).
All three races are contested at Hippodromo de las Americas, in Mexico City.
Mexican Filly Triple Crown winners:
- She's a Lady Race – 2005
- That's Life – 2007
- Vivian Record – 2009
- Kutzamala – 2018
- Giovannia – 2020
Barbados
The Barbados Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing is a series of thoroughbred horse races run annually at Garrison Savannah Racetrack near Bridgetown, Barbados, consisting of races of increasing distance:
- Barbados Guineas
- Midsummer Creole Classic
- Barbados Derby
The winners of the Barbados Triple Crown have been:
- Watermeet (filly) – 1972
- Ginger Lilly (filly) – 1980
- Coo-Bird – 1989
- Incitatus – 1996
- Zouk (filly) – 2006
- Areutalkintome – 2009
Dominican Republic
The three races that compose the Triple Crown in the Dominican Republic are:
- Clásico Matías Ramón Mella
- Clásico Francisco del Rosario Sanchez
- Clásico Juan Pablo Duarte
The winners of the Dominican Republic Triple Crown have been:
- Cibao – 1979
- Amor Mio – 1980
- Senorita Cuquina – 1982
- Dr. Calderon – 1985
- Candice Akemi – 1990
- J. Robert – 1991
- Sweet Honey – 1997
- Excelencia – 2005
- Matty Alou – 2007
- Sicótico – 2008
- Fratello Martino – 2015
- Tango Dancer – 2016
- Inmenso – 2017
- Cadeau de Alcalá – 2019
- Huracán P. – 2020
Jamaica
The Jamaican Triple Crown series at Caymanas Park consists of:
- Jamaican 2000 Guineas
- Jamaican Derby
- Jamaican St. Leger
The winners of the Jamaican Triple Crown are:
- Royal Dad – 1981
- Monday Morning – 1987
- Lui Chie Pooh – 1988
- The Viceroy – 1989
- Milligram – 1992
- War Zone – 1996
- I'm Satisfied – 2000
- Simply Magic – 2002
- Mark My Words – 2010
- She's a Maneater – 2017
- Supreme Soul – 2019
The Jamaican Fillies' Triple Crown at Caymanas Park consists of:
- Jamaican 1000 Guineas
- Jamaican Oaks
- Jamaican St. Leger
The winners of the Jamaican Fillies' Triple Crown are:
- Vestia – 1993
- Alsafra – 2008
Panama
The Panamanian Triple Crown consists of:
- Arturo, Eric Arturo & Eric Arturo Delvalle, 1+1⁄8 miles on dirt
- Augosto Samuel Boyd Paredes, 1+1⁄8 miles on dirt
- Carlos y Fernando Eleta Almaran, 1+1⁄8 miles on dirt
All of the races are conducted at the Hipódromo Presidente Remon
The winners of the Panamanian Triple Crown have been:
- Pindín – 1964
- Tojo – 1966
- Iván – 1967
- Eugenio – 1972
- Montecarlo – 1973
- El Manut – 1976
- El Gran Capo – 1978
- Leonardo – 1992
- El Chacal – 1994
- Rey Arturo – 1995
- Evaristo – 1998
- Spago – 2004
- Oxsai – 2008
- Voy Porque Voy – 2010
- Señor Concerto – 2019
The Panamanian Filly Triple Crown consists of:
- Temistocles Diaz Q., 1+1⁄16 miles on dirt
- Tomás G. Duque y Tomás A. Duque, 1+1⁄16 miles on dirt
- Raúl (Lul) Arango, Raúl (Baby) Arango, y Roberto (Bob) Arango Chiari, 1+1⁄16 miles on dirt
Winners of the Panamanian Filly Triple Crown include:
- Monkey Business – 2015
- Chantik – 2016
- Lady Valery – 2017
Puerto Rico
The Triple Crown series at Puerto Rico's Camarero Racetrack consists of three races at increasingly longer distances. They are:
- Derby Puertorriqueño at 1,700 metres (8½ furlongs) held in the first Sunday of May
- Copa Gobernador at 1,800 metres (9 furlongs) held in the end of May
- Copa San Juan at 1,900 metres (9½ furlongs) held in the last Sunday of June
The Puerto Rico Triple Crown winners are:
- Camarero – 1954
- Cardiologo – 1961
- El Rebelde – 1966
- Hurley Road – 1981
- Vuelve Candy B – 1991
- Cherokee Pepper – 1999
- Estrellero – 2001
- Mediavilla R – 2002
- Don Paco – 2011
- Arquitecto – 2012
- Lluvia de Nieve – 2014
- Justiciero – 2017
- Ledoux – 2019
- Consolador – 2021
Ecuador
- 1980 – present
Ecuador has two sets of races referred to as Triple Crowns:
Ecuador Triple Crown
- Clásico Estreno Dr. Raúl Lebed Sigall, at Hipódromo BUIJO in Samborondón
- Clásico Polla Nacional Sr. Agustin Febres Cordero, at Hipódromo BUIJO in Samborondón
- Clásico Derby Nacional Sr.Benjamin Rosales A., at Hipódromo BUIJO in Samborondón
Ecuador Fillies' Triple Crown
- Clásico Ing. Carlos San Andres, at Hipódromo BUIJO in Samborondo
- Clásico Sr. Eduardo Jairala F, at Hipódromo BUIJO in Samborondó
- Clásico Abogado Carlos Julio Arosemena Peet, at Hipódromo BUIJO in Samborondón
- Pre-1980
In Ecuador, the Triple Crown consists of:
- Clásico Nelson Uraga Suarez, at Hipódromo Santa Cecilia in Guayaquil
- Clásico Enrique Guzman Aspiazu, at Hipódromo Santa Cecilia in Guayaquil
- Clásico Inginiero Ignacio De Icaza Aspiazu, at Hipódromo Santa Cecilia in Guayaquil
Winners of the Ecuadoran Triple Crown are:
- Banantia – 1962
- Miss Flora – 1963
- Capo Di Monte II – 1965
- Alcatraz – 1967
- Pechiche – 1970
- Farsante – 1971
- Baby – 1973
- Doña Maruja – 1976
- White Derby – 1977
- Satisfacción – 1978
- Soberano – 1979
- Dictador – 1982
- Cayuga – 1984
- British Pride – 1985
- Profecía – 1986
- John's Secret - 1987
- Kremlin – 1993
- Serious Secret – 1995
- Gacelita – 1996
- Terminator – 1997
- Señorita – 1998
- Nicotina – 2001
- Macanudo – 2003
- Gran Cacao – 2004
- Vanessa Wins – 2010
- Manzur Manzur – 2011
- Vengo Del Aire – 2014
- Gitana Fiel – 2020
- Saturday – 2023
Venezuela
Venezuela has two sets of races referred to as Triple Crowns.
The Venezuelan Official Triple Crown consists of:
- Clásico José Antonio Páez, at Hipódromo La Rinconada in Caracas
- Clásico Cría Nacional (former Clásico Ministerio de Agricultura y Cría), at Hipódromo La Rinconada in Caracas
- Clásico República de Venezuela (Venezuelan Derby), at Hipódromo La Rinconada in Caracas
Winners of the Venezuelan Triple Crown, since 1956, are:
- Gradisco – 1960
- El Corsario – 1972
- Iraquí – 1985
- Catire Bello – 1992
- Polo Grounds – 2005
- Taconeo – 2007
- El Gran Cesar – 2008
- Water Jet – 2010
- Raffsttar – 2020
The Venezuelan Fillies' Triple Crown consists of:
- Clásico Hipódromo La Rinconada, at Hipódromo La Rinconada in Caracas
- Clásico Prensa Hípica Nacional, at Hipódromo La Rinconada in Caracas
- Clásico General Joaquín Crespo, at Hipódromo La Rinconada in Caracas
Filly Triple Crown winners are:
- Lavandera – 1971
- Segula C. – 1974
- Blondy – 1978
- Gelinotte – 1980
- Lady and Me – 1991
- Cantaura – 1992
- Miss Marena – 1994
- Starship Miss – 1999
- Front Stage – 2000
- Bambera – 2009
- Ninfa del Cielo – 2014
- Afrodita de Padua – 2019
- Sandovalera – 2021
Philippines
The Philippines Triple Crown series are held at San Lazaro Leisure Park (first leg), Santa Ana Park (second leg), and MetroTurf Racing Complex (third leg) at unknown lengths and its winners include:
- Fair and Square – 1981
- Skywalker – 1983
- Time Master – 1987
- Magic Showtime – 1988
- Sun Dancer – 1989
- Strong Material – 1996
- Real Top – 1998
- Silver Story – 2001
- Hagdang Bato – 2012
- Kid Molave – 2014
- Sepfourteen – 2017
- Heneral Kalentong – 2020
Trinidad and Tobago
The three races that compose the triple crown of Trinidad and Tobago were established in 1983 and they are:
- Easter Guineas
- Midsummer Classic Stakes
- Trinidad Derby
The Trinidad and Tobago triple crown winners are
Pre 1983:
- Bright Light – 1952
- Darjeeling – 1954
- Shalimar – 1958
- Happy Landing – 1960
- Aurelian – 1963
- Chip Chip – 1967
- Royal Colours – 1982
After 1983:
- Sky Rocket – 1986
- Carnival Messiah – 2001
- Momentum – 2014
- Wise Guy – 2020
Undefeated Triple Crown winners
The following horses won their Triple Crown when still undefeated. Those marked with an asterisk retired undefeated.
- Ormonde* (1886), United Kingdom
- Isinglass (1893), United Kingdom
- Bahram* (1935), United Kingdom
- Windsor Slipper* (1942), Ireland
- Camarero (1954), Puerto Rico
- Gradisco (1960), Venezuela
- Nijinsky (1970), United Kingdom
- Karayel* (1973), Turkey
- Emerald Hill (1977), Brazil
- Seattle Slew (1977), United States
- El Gran Capo (1978), Panama
- Pikotazo (1980), Mexico
- Royal Dad (1981), Jamaica
- Symboli Rudolf (1984), Japan
- Itajara* (1987), Brazil
- Wolf (1990/91), Chile
- Terminator (1997), Ecuador
- Virginie (1997), Brazil
- Grozny (1998), Peru
- Toshin Blizzard (2001), Japan
- Excelencia (2005), Dominican Republic
- Deep Impact (2005), Japan
- Invasor (2005), Uruguay
- Water Jet (2010), Venezuela
- Fixador (2013), Brazil
- Va Bank (2015), Poland
- Justify*† (2018), United States
- Kukulkan (2018), Mexico
- Contrail (2020), Japan
- Daring Tact (2020), Japan
- Mick Fire (2023), Japan
- Kay Army (2023/34), Chile
†Although Justify finished first in all of his races, in 2024, he was disqualified from his win in the Santa Anita Derby and his official record is no longer undefeated.
Individual Triple Crown winners
Only three jockeys have won the Triple Crown with different horses (i.e., rode horses to Triple Crowns in different years):
- Steve Donoghue (United Kingdom : 1915, Pommem; 1917 Gay Crusader)
- Eddie Arcaro (United States: 1941, Whirlaway; 1948, Citation)
- Emisael Jaramillo (Venezuela: 2005, Polo Grounds; 2007, Taconeo; 2010, Water Jet)
At least two jockeys is known to have won all three of a country's Triple Crown races in the same year on different horses:
- Luis Contreras (Canada, 2011: Queen's Plate, Inglorious; Prince of Wales Stakes and Breeders' Stakes, Pender Harbour)
- Alfredo García Paduani (Venezuela, 2016: Clásico José Antonio Páez and Clásico Cría Nacional, Ocean Bay; Clásico República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Gran Will)
One trainer is known to have accomplished the same feat as Contreras and García Paduani:
- D. Wayne Lukas (USA, 1995: Kentucky Derby, Thunder Gulch; Preakness Stakes, Timber Country; Belmont Stakes, Thunder Gulch)
Back to back Triple Crown winners (jockeys)
Don Seymour (Canada)
- 1989 – With Approval
- 1990 – Izvestia
Javier Santiago (Puerto Rico)
- 2001 – Estrellero
- 2002 – Mediavilla R
Most Triple Crown winners (jockeys)
Winston Grifiths – Jamaica (5)
- 1981 – Royal Dad
- 1988 – Liu Chie Poo
- 1992 – Milligram
- 2001 – I'msatisfied
- 2002 – Simply Magic (filly)
Alexis Feliciano – Puerto Rico (3)
- 1991 – Vuelve Candy B
- 1999 – Cherokee Pepper
- 2011 – Don Paco
Emisael Jaramillo – Venezuela (3)
- 2005 – Polo Grounds
- 2007 – Taconeo
- 2010 – Water Jet
See also
In Spanish: Triple Corona (hípica) para niños
- List of leading Thoroughbred racehorses
- United States Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing