Secretariat’s Birthplace sold

The birthplace of the greatest horse that ever lived, Secretariat, has been sold for $5.35 million.  Meadow Farm saw the rise of the most dominant Triple Crown winning racehorse to ever set foot on a track. A recent Disney film about his storied career was a big success, just like the colt who was Horse ...

Assault: The 7th Triple Crown Winner

Assault: The 7th Triple Crown Winner
Although he was a son of leading sire Bold Venture, it didn’t appear that Assault would be much of a horse. His early years were plagued with illness and injury, and jockey Eddie Arcaro said he was “on the delicate side”. While he was still a young colt he stepped on a sharp object that ...

Welcome to Triple Crown Champ!

Welcome to Triple Crown Champ!
I’m glad to see you’ve found your way to my website. The focus of things here will be to discuss current  news involving thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown, along with discussing the history and past of the three races. The Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes are three of the most coveted races by owners, ...