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Sir Barton wins the Belmont Stakes, becoming the first horse to win the U.S. Triple Crown.
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Sir Barton
American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
Sir Barton was a champion American Thoroughbred racehorse who is the first winner of the American Triple Crown.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Belmont Stakes
American stakes race for Thoroughbreds, part of the Triple Crown
The Belmont Stakes is an American Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds run at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. It is run over the worldwide classic distance of 1+1⁄2 miles. Colts and geldings carry a weight of 126 pounds (57 kg); fillies carry 121 pounds (55…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing
3-race horse honor in various countries
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…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)