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Triple Crown
generalThe Triple Crown is a prestigious series of three thoroughbred horse races for three-year-old horses. In the United States, it consists of the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. Winning all three races is a rare and celebrated achievement.
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- 1The Triple Crown is a prestigious series of three thoroughbred horse races for three-year-old horses
Triple Crown
The Triple Crown is a prestigious series of three thoroughbred horse races for three-year-old horses. In the United States, it consists of the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. Winning all three races is a rare and celebrated achievement.
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The horse was a heavy favorite to win the Triple Crown after winning the first two legs of the series.
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