Only 13 Horses Have Won the Triple Crown—See Photos of Each

TL;DR

Only 13 horses have ever won the Triple Crown, a prestigious achievement in horse racing. With the Kentucky Derby approaching, the article showcases rare photos of each Triple Crown winner.

Key points

Only 13 horses have won the Triple Crown
The Kentucky Derby is this weekend
The article features rare photos of each Triple Crown winner

Triple CrownKentucky Derby

Rare Photos of Every Triple Crown WinnerKatie Bowlby

The Kentucky Derby is this weekend, and we're so ready for the most exciting 2 minutes in sport. As usual, the special event is filled with captivating storylines and incredible entertainment, but the 152nd Run for the Roses has us taking a look back at some fascinating Derby history.

JustifyKatie Bowlby

Three years ago, I had the thrill of watching the event in person. But first, I took a tour of Coolmore, the Kentucky stable that is home to most-recent Triple Crown winners Justify and American Pharoah. The Triple Crown is a series of three horse races (The Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes) for three-year-old Thoroughbreds. It's one of the most highly coveted achievements in sports, and only 13 horses have been awarded the title in history. There hasn't been a Triple Crown winner since 2018.

a person interacting with a horse in front of a stone barn

American PharoahKatie Bowlby

American Pharoah is celebrating the 11th anniversary of his win this year. As we eagerly await the winner of this year's event, let's take a look back at all of the Triple Crown winners since 1875.