Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing
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 having their own Triple Crown series.
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 at Newmarket Racecourse in Newmarket, Suffolk
- The Derby, run over 1 mile 4 furlongs and 10 yards at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Epsom, Surrey
- The St Leger Stakes, run over 1 mile 6 furlongs and 132 yards at Town Moor in Doncaster, Yorkshire
Since Nijinsky, only Nashwan, Sea the Stars and Camelot have won both the Guineas and the Derby. Between Reference Point in 1987 and Camelot in 2012, no Derby winner 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:
†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 : second to Nutwith
- Pretender : fourth to Pero Gomez
- Shotover : third to Dutch Oven
- Ayrshire : sixth to Seabreeze
- Ladas : second to Throstle
- St. Amant : seventh and last to Pretty Polly
- Minoru : fourth to Bayardo
- Manna : tenth to Solario
- Cameronian : tenth and last to Sandwich
- Camelot : second to Encke
- 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
- Hannah – 1871
- Apology – 1874
- La Fleche – 1892
- Sceptre – 1902
- 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 |
| 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 on a dirt track at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky
- Preakness Stakes, run over on a dirt track at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland
- Belmont Stakes, run over on a dirt track at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York, just east of New York City
Triple Tiara
There have been several different versions of the Triple Tiara 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 on a dirt track, at Churchill Downs;
- Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, run over on a dirt track, at Pimlico Race Course;
- Acorn Stakes, run over on a dirt track, at Belmont Park;
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
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 on a dirt track, at Belmont Park;
- Brooklyn Handicap, run over on a dirt track, at Belmont Park;
- Suburban Handicap, run over on a dirt track, at Belmont Park;
- 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 on a turf track at Belmont Park
- Saratoga Derby Invitational Stakes, run over on a turf track at Saratoga
- Jockey Club Derby, run over on a turf track at Belmont Park
- Belmont Oaks, run over on a turf track at Belmont Park
- Saratoga Oaks Invitational Stakes, run over on a turf track at Saratoga
- Jockey Club Oaks, run over 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 on a turf track at the Curragh
- Irish Derby, run over on a turf track at the Curragh
- Irish St. Leger, run over on a turf track at the Curragh
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: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 – 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 – 1991
- Peteski – 1993
- Wando – 2003
Triple Tiara
The Canadian Triple Tiara consists of:As of 2025, 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:Australia
The Australian Triple Crown comprises the following races:- Randwick Guineas, run over on a turf track at Randwick Racecourse
- Rosehill Guineas, run over on a turf track at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse
- AJC Australian Derby, run over on a turf track at Randwick Racecourse
Triple Crown winners
The Spring Grand Slam
The Spring Grand Slam for older horses consists of:- Caulfield Cup, run over on a turf track at Caulfield Racecourse
- Cox Plate, run over on a turf track at Moonee Valley Racecourse
- Melbourne Cup, run over on a turf track at Flemington Racecourse
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 on a turf track at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse
- AJC Sires Produce Stakes, run over on a turf track at Randwick Racecourse
- Champagne Stakes, run over on a turf track at Randwick Racecourse
- Baguette – 1970
- Luskin Star – 1977
- Tierce – 1991
- Burst – 1992
- Dance Hero – 2004
- Pierro – 2012
New Zealand
The New Zealand Triple Crown consists of:- Tarzino Trophy, run over on a turf track at Hawke's Bay Racecourse
- Horlicks Plate, run over on a turf track at Hawke's Bay Racecourse
- Livamol Spring Classic, run over on a turf track at Hawke's Bay Racecourse
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
- Railway Stakes at Ellerslie Racecourse
- Telegraph Stakes at Trentham
- Waikato Sprint Stakes at Te Rapa
- Cuddle Stakes at Trentham
- Breeders Stakes at Te Aroha
- Travis Stakes at Te Rapa
Germany
In Germany, the Triple Crown consists of:- Mehl-Mülhens-Rennen, run over on a turf track at Cologne-Weidenpesch Racecourse
- Deutsches Derby, run over on a turf track at Horner Rennbahn
- Deutsches St. Leger, run over on a turf track at Dortmund Racecourse
- Königsstuhl – 1979
- Frühjahrszuchtpreis der Dreijährigen
- Derby der DDR
- Großer Herbstpreis der Dreijährigen
- Faktotum – 1955
- Gidron – 1979
- Lomber – 1987
France
The French Triple Crown consists of:- Poule d'Essai des Poulains, run over on a turf track at Longchamp Racecourse
- Prix du Jockey Club, run over on a turf track at Chantilly Racecourse
- Grand Prix de Paris, run over on a turf track at Longchamp Racecourse
- Poule d'Essai des Poulains
- Prix du Jockey Club
- Prix Royal-Oak, run over on a turf track at Longchamp Racecourse
- Zut – 1879
- Perth – 1899
- Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, run over on a turf track at Longchamp Racecourse
- Prix de Diane, run over on a turf track at Chantilly Racecourse
- Prix Vermeille, run over on a turf track at Longchamp Racecourse
- Nikellora – 1945
- Corteira – 1948
- Allez France – 1973
- Zarkava – 2008
- Poule d'Essai des Pouliche
- Prix de Diane
- Prix Royal-Oak
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 consists of:- Satsuki Shō, run over on a turf track at Nakayama Racecourse in Funabashi, Chiba
- Tōkyō Yūshun, run over on a turf track at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, Tokyo
- Kikuka-shō, run over on a turf track at Kyoto Racecourse in Kyoto, Kyoto
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Breeder |
| 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 | Shinji Maeda | North Hills |
Japanese Triple Tiara
The Japanese Triple Tiara, a triple crown for fillies, consists of:- the Oka Sho, run over on a turf track at Hanshin Racecourse in Takarazuka, Hyogo
- the Yushun Himba, run over on a turf track at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, Tokyo
- the Shuka Sho, run over on a turf track at Kyoto Racecourse in Kyoto, Kyoto
To date, seven horses have won the Japanese Triple Tiara:
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Breeder |
| 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, all three of which are run on dirt tracks. These are:- the Haneda Hai, run over
- the Tokyo Derby, run over
- the Japan Dirt Classic, run over
| 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 (Argentina)|Gran Premio Polla de Potrillos], run over on a dirt track at Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo
- Gran [Premio Jockey Club (Argentina)|Gran Premio Jockey Club], run over on a turf track at Hipodromo de San Isidro
- Gran Premio Nacional, run over on a dirt track at Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo
- 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
- Pippermint – 1902
- Old Man – 1904
- Botafogo – 1917
- Mineral – 1931
- Yatasto – 1951
- Manantial – 1958
- Forli – 1966
- Telescópico – 1978
- Gran Premio Polla de Potrancas, run over on a dirt track at Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo
- Gran Premio Jockey Club
- Gran Premio Nacional
- Sierra Balcarce – 1930
- La Mission – 1940
- Gran Premio Dos Mil Guineas, run over on a turf track at Hipódromo de San Isidro
- Gran Premio Jockey Club, run over on a turf track at Hipódromo de San Isidro
- Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini, run over on a turf track at Hipódromo de San Isidro
- Chullo – 1997
- Asidero – 1999
- Hi Happy – 2015
- Gran Premio Diamante, run over on a turf track at Hipódromo de San Isidro
- Gran Premio Jockey Club
- Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini
Brazil
Brazil has triple crowns run at multiple tracks, including at Hipódromo da Gávea and at Hipódromo de Cidade Jardim.The Rio de Janeiro Triple Crown consists of:
- Grande Prêmio Estado do Rio de Janeiro, run over on a turf track
- Grande Prêmio Francisco Eduardo de Paula Machado, run over on a turf track
- Grande Prêmio Cruzeiro do Sul, run over on a turf track
- 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
The Rio de Janeiro Filly Triple Crown consists of:
- Grande Prêmio Henrique Possolo, run over on a turf track
- Grande Prêmio Diana, run over on a turf track
- Grande Prêmio Zélia Gonzaga Peixoto de Castro, run over on a turf track
- Indian Chris – 1991
- Virginie – 1997
- Be Fair – 2000
- Old Tune – 2012
- No Regrets – 2017
- Janelle Monae – 2021
- Grande Prêmio Ipiranga, run over on a turf track
- Grande Prêmio Jockey Club de São Paulo, run over on a turf track
- Grande Prêmio Derby Paulista, run over on a turf track
- 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
The São Paulo Filly Triple Crown consists of:
- Grande Prêmio Barão de Piracicaba, run over on a turf track
- Grande Prêmio Henrique de Toledo Lara, run over on a turf track
- Grande Prêmio Diana, run over on a turf track
- Dulce – 1957
- Olhada – 1961
- Jembélia – 1963
- Emerald Hill – 1977
- Colina Verde – 2006
- Grande Prêmio Linneu de Paula Machado, run over on a dirt track
- Grande Prêmio Cel. Caminha, run over on a turf track
- Grande Prêmio Derby Rio-grandense, run over on a dirt track
- Interstar – 1985
Chile
The three races that compose the Triple Crown in Chile are:- Clásico El Ensayo, run over on a turf track at Club Hipico de Santiago
- Clásico St. Leger, run over on a dirt track at Hipodromo Chile
- El Derby, run over on a turf track at Valparaiso Sporting Club.
- 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
- Clásico Tanteo de Potrancas, run over on a dirt track
- Clásico Mil Guineas, run over on a dirt track
- Clásico Alberto Solari Magnasco, run over run on a dirt track
- Cremcaramel – 1999
- Printemps – 2000
- Amani – 2011
- Wow Cat – 2017
- Clásico Dos Mil Guineas or Clásico Mil Guineas, both run over on a dirt track
- Clásico Gran Criterium Mauricio Serrano Palma, run over on a dirt track
- Clásico St. Leger
- Geologo – 1984
- Lido Palace – 2000
- Trotamondo – 2004
- Hakassan – 2012
- Incentive Boy – 2015
- Big Daddy – 2016
- Wow Cat † – 2017
- Cariblanco – 2018
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 , run over
- Clásico Gran Premio Gonzalo Bofill De Caso, run over
- Clásico Copa de Plata Italo Traverso, run over
- Campo Marzio – 1991
- Barrio Chino – 1992
- Early Gray – 1993
- Castelnuovo – 1994
- Sandy Bay – 2016
Mexico
The Mexican Triple Crown consists of:- Stakes Jockey Club Mexicano, run over on a dirt track
- Gran Premio Nacional (Mexico), run over on a dirt track
- Derby Mexicano, run over on a dirt track
- Plucky Flag - 1946
- Re-Torta - 1948
- Cachava - 1966
- Gran Zar - 1978
- Pikotazo - 1980
- Dominicano - 2002
- Huitlacoche - 2015
- Kukulkán - 2018
- Iniesta - 2022
- Clasico Rubi
- Clasico Esmeralda
- Clasico Diamante
Panama
Crown Races
The races that make up the Triple Crown in Panama are held at the Hipódromo Presidente Remón and are as follows:1. Primera Gema: Clásico Arturo, Eric, Max, Eric Arturo, and Eric Antonio Delvalle
2. Segunda Gema: Clásico Augusto Samuel Boyd Paredes and Daniela Boyd
3. Tercera Gema: Clásico Carlos Eleta Almarán, Fernando Eleta Almarán, and Raquel Eleta
In Panamanian racing history, 16 horses have achieved the Triple Crown. Pindín was the first Triple Crown winner in 1964, while El Rojo was the most recent, securing the title in 2023.
Peru
The Peruvian Triple Crown consists of:- Polla de Potrillos, run over on a dirt track
- Gran Premio Ricardo Ortíz de Zevallos, run over on a dirt track
- Derby Nacional, run over on a dirt track
- 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
- Polla de Potrancas, run over on a dirt track
- Gran Premo Enrique Ayulo Pardo, run over on a dirt track
- Derby Nacional
- Monona – 1944/45
- Pamplona – 1959/60
- Batuka – 1999
- Pamplona – 1959/60
- Santorín – 1973
- Stash – 1992
- Super Nao – 2021
- 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
- Hong Kong Gold Cup, run over
- Hong Kong Champions & Chater Cup, run over
- River Verdon – 1994
- Voyage Bubble – 2025
Hong Kong Speed Series :
- Centenary Sprint Cup, run over
- Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup, run over
- Chairman's Sprint Prize, run over
- Mr. Vitality – 1995/96
- Grand Delight – 2002/03
- Silent Witness – 2003/04, 2004/05
- Lucky Sweynesse – 2022/23
- Ka Ying Rising – 2024/2025
Restricted to four-year-old horses.
- Hong Kong Classic Mile, run over
- Hong Kong Classic Cup, run over
- Hong Kong Derby, run over
- Rapper Dragon – 2017
- Golden Sixty – 2020
South Korea
The current Triple Crown series that started in 2008 consists of:- Korea Mile Cup run over 1600 meters at Busan-Gyeongnam Racecourse
- Korean Derby, Run over 1800 meters at LetsRun Park Seoul
- The Minister of Agriculture Cup over 2000 meters at LetsRun Park Seoul
- Power Blade
- Ttukseom Cup, run over 1400 meters at LetsRun Park Seoul
- Korean Derby, Run over 1800 meters at LetsRun Park Seoul
- The Minister of Agriculture Cup over 2000 meters at LetsRun Park Seoul
- J.S Hold
Italy
The Triple Crown series consists of:- Premio Parioli, run over at Capannelle Racecourse
- Derby Italiano, run over at Capannelle Racecourse in Rome
- St. Leger Italiano, run over at San Siro Racecourse in Milano
- Niccolo dell'Arca – 1941
- Gladiolo – 1946
- Botticelli – in 1954
- Premio Regina Elena
- Oaks d'Italiano
- St. Leger Italiano
Uruguay
The three races that compose the Triple Crown in Uruguay are:- Gran Premio Polla de Potrillos, run over on a dirt track
- Gran Premio Jockey Club, run over on a dirt track
- Gran Premio Nacional, run over on a dirt track
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
- Suablenanav TH – 2024
- Gran Premio Polla de Potrancas, run over on a dirt track
- Gran Premio Jockey Club
- Gran Premio Nacional
- Verona – 1915
South Africa
The South African Triple Crown consists of:- Gauteng Guineas, run over
- South African Classic, run over
- South African Derby, run over
The Cape Guineas, run over 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
- Gauteng Fillies Guineas, run over
- South African Fillies Classic, run over
- South African Oaks, run over
- 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
- Zimbabwe 2000, run over
- Zimbabwe Derby, run over
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
- Derby Belge
- St. Leger Belge
- Kitty – 1926
- Bayeux – 1947
- Soudard – 1971
- Epsiba – 1980
- Camiros – 1982
- Abbey's Grey – 1989
- Super Native – 1990
- Poule d'Essai des Pouliches
- Prix de Gustave Roy de Blicquy
- St. Leger Belge
- Domitillia – 1959
Hungary
The Hungarian Triple Crown consists of:- Nemzeti dij
- Magyar Derby
- Magyar St. Leger
- Try Well – 1936
- Bilbao – 1977
- April Sun – 1999
- Saldenzar – 2007
- Quelindo – 2015
- Hazafi dij
- Magyar Kancadíj
- Magyar St. Leger
Switzerland
In Switzerland, the Triple Crown series consists of:- Swiss Derby
- Swiss 2000 Guineas
- Swiss St. Leger
- Swiss Oaks
- Swiss 1000 Guineas
- Swiss St. Leger
- Majofils – 2006
Denmark
In Denmark, the Triple Crown series consists of:- Dansk Derby
- Dansk Forarslob
- Dansk St. Leger
- Sunbeam – 1939
- Asa Thor – 1945
- Hallo – 1946
- Dansk Oaks
- Marowinalob
- Dansk St. Leger
- Rossard – 1983
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
- Grand All Russian Derby
- Prize of the Minister of Agriculture
- Budynok – 1930
- Grog II – 1950
- Anilin – 1965
- Grand Summer Prize
- Grand All Russian Derby
- S.M. Budyonny Prize
Sweden
The Swedish Triple Crown consists of:- Svenskt Derby
- Jockeyklubbens Jubileumslöpning
- Svenskt St. Leger
- Birgit – 1940
- Coast Guard – 1952
- Homosassa – 1985
- Dianalöpning
- Svensk Oaks
- Svenskt St. Leger
- Wonderbird – 1953
Norway
The Norwegian Triple Crown series consists of:- Norsk 2000 Guineas
- Norsk Derby
- Norsk St. Leger
- Cato – 1943
- Sally – 1944
- Primadonna – 1945
- Askepot – 1948
- Trainer's Seat – 1976
- Dalby Jaguar – 1981
- Sunorius – 1987
- Without Fear – 2011
- Privilegiado – 2019
- Norsk 1000 Guineas
- Norsk Oaks
- Norsk St. Leger
The Netherlands
The Dutch Triple Crown consists of:- Hengsten Productenren
- Dutch Derby
- Dutch St. Leger
- 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
- Merries Productenren
- Diana-prijs
- Dutch St. Leger
- Ramana – 1947
- Qualissa – 1949
- Que Sara – 1967
- Queen of Roses S – 1973
- Libelle – 1980
- Carmona – 1983
Turkey
The Turkish Triple Crown consists of:- Erkek Tay Deneme
- Gazi Derby
- Ankara Stakes
- Sadettin – 1970
- Karayel – 1973
- Seren.1 – 1983
- Ugurtay – 1985
- Hafız – 1986
- Bold Pilot – 1996
- Grand Ekinoks – 2001
- Disi Tay Deneme
- Kisrak
- Ankara Stakes
- Suphan – 1965
- Minimo – 1971
Spain
The Spanish Triple Crown series consists of:- Premio Cimera
- Premio Villapadierna
- Premio Villamejor
- Dual Sea – 1975
- Arkaitz – in 2014
- Premio Valderas
- Premio Beamonte
- Premio Villamejor
- Tokara – 1962
Poland
In Poland, the Triple Crown consists of:- Nagroda Rulera, Polish 2000 Guineas, Warsaw, 1600 m
- Służewiec Derby, Polish Derby, Warsaw, 2400 m
- Nagroda St. Leger, Warsaw, 2800 m
- Liège – 1917
- Mat – 1934
- Jeremi – 1938
- Ruch – 1948
- Solali – 1961
- Dipol – 1972
- Czerkies – 1974
- Krezus – 1989
- Mokosz – 1992
- Dżamajka – 2000
- Dancer Life – 2002
- Dżesmin – 2005
- San Moritz – 2007
- Intens – 2011
- Va Bank – 2015
- Bush Brave – 2017
- Fabulous Las Vegas – 2018
- Nagroda Wiosennej
- Nagroda Liry
Czechia
In Czechia, the Triple Crown consists of- Velká Jarní Cena
- České Derby,
- Czech St. Leger, 2800 m
- Panoš – 1947
- Symbol – 1954
- Blyskač – 1956
- Arva – 1988
- Glowing – 1996
- Tribal Instinct – 2001
- Age Of Jape – 2009
Triple Crowns in other countries
India
The Indian Triple Crown consists of:- Indian 2000 Guineas
- Indian Derby
- Indian St. Leger
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
- Indian 1000 Guineas
- Indian Oaks
- Indian St. Leger
- Her Majesty – 1947/48
Kenya
The Kenya Triple Crown series is run at Ngong Racecourse, in Nairobi, and consists of:- Kenya Derby
- Kenya Guineas
- Kenya St. Leger
- Heron – 1972
- Manuscript – 1978
- Pretty Witch – 1981
- Morningstar – 1990
- Kings Pattern – 1994
- Hawker Fury – 2017
- Silverstone Air – 2019
- Sheriff John Stone – 2025
- Kenya Fillies Guineas
- Kenya Oaks
- Kenya St. Leger
- 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,
- Macau Cup, Macau Group 2 Race,
- Macau Gold Cup, Macau Group 1 Race,
- Macau Guineas, Macau Group 1 Race,, only for 4-year-old horses
- Macau Derby, Macau Group 1 Race,, only for 4-year-old horses
- Macau Gold Cup, Macau Group 1 Race,
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
- Watermeet – 1973
- Ginger Lilly – 1980
- Coo-Bird – 1989
- Incitatus – 1996
- Zouk – 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
- 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
- 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
- Jamaican 1000 Guineas
- Jamaican Oaks
- Jamaican St. Leger
- Vestia – 1993
- Alsafra – 2008
Panama
The Panamanian Triple Crown consists of:- Arturo, Eric Arturo & Eric Arturo Delvalle, miles on dirt
- Augosto Samuel Boyd Paredes, miles on dirt
- Carlos y Fernando Eleta Almaran, miles on dirt
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
- Temistocles Diaz Q., miles on dirt
- Tomás G. Duque y Tomás A. Duque, miles on dirt
- Raúl Arango, Raúl Arango, y Roberto Arango Chiari, miles on dirt
- 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 held in the first Sunday of May
- Copa Gobernador at 1,800 metres held in the end of May
- Copa San Juan at 1,900 metres held in the last Sunday of June
- 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 – presentEcuador 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
- 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
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
- 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
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 1600m
- Clásico Cría Nacional, at Hipódromo La Rinconada in Caracas 2000m
- Clásico República de Venezuela, at Hipódromo La Rinconada in Caracas 2400m
- Gradisco – 1960
- El Corsario – 1972
- Iraquí – 1985
- Catire Bello – 1992
- Polo Grounds – 2005
- Taconeo – 2007
- El Gran Cesar – 2008
- Water Jet – 2010
- Raffsttar – 2020
- Clásico Hipódromo La Rinconada, at Hipódromo La Rinconada in Caracas 1600m
- Clásico Prensa Hípica Nacional, at Hipódromo La Rinconada in Caracas 2000m
- Clásico General Joaquín Crespo, at Hipódromo La Rinconada in Caracas 2400m
- 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
Indonesia
The Indonesian Triple Crown consists of- Tiga Mahkota Series 1, Dirt 1200m
- Tiga Mahkota Series 2, Dirt 1600m
- Indonesia Derby, Dirt 2000m
- Mystere – 1978
- Manik Trisula – 2002
- Djohar Manik – 2014
- King Argentin – 2025
Philippines
The Triple Crown Stakes backed by the Philippine Racing Commission. It was first organized in 1978, but a horse did not sweep all three races until 1981, when Fair and Square achieved that feat, becoming the series' first Triple Crown champion.The races are held at various venues throughout its history. The first two legs of the series have traditionally been referred to as the Cojuangco Cup and the J.V. Ongpin Cup, respectively, while the final leg has been known as the Horseman's Cup. However, recent editions commonly refer to the races simply by their order as legs of the Triple Crown series.
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
Pre 1983:
- Bright Light – 1952
- Darjeeling – 1954
- Shalimar – 1958
- Happy Landing – 1960
- Aurelian – 1963
- Chip Chip – 1967
- Royal Colours – 1982
- Sky Rocket – 1986
- Carnival Messiah – 2001
- Momentum – 2014
- Wise Guy – 2020
- In The Headlines – 2023
- Headliner – 2025
Undefeated Triple Crown winners
The following horses won their Triple Crown when still undefeated. Those marked with an asterisk retired undefeated.- Ormonde*, United Kingdom
- Isinglass, United Kingdom
- Old Man, Argentina
- Botafogo, Argentina
- Bahram*, United Kingdom
- Embrujo, Argentina
- Windsor Slipper*, Ireland
- Yatasto, Argentina
- Camarero, Puerto Rico
- Manantial*, Argentina
- Gradisco, Venezuela
- Forli, Argentina
- Nijinsky, United Kingdom
- Karayel*, Turkey
- Emerald Hill, Brazil
- Seattle Slew, United States
- El Gran Capo, Panama
- Pikotazo, Mexico
- Royal Dad, Jamaica
- Symboli Rudolf, Japan
- Itajara*, Brazil
- Wolf, Chile
- Terminator, Ecuador
- Virginie, Brazil
- Grozny, Peru
- Toshin Blizzard, Japan
- Excelencia, Dominican Republic
- Deep Impact, Japan
- Invasor, Uruguay
- Water Jet, Venezuela
- Hagdang Bato, Philippines
- Fixador, Brazil
- Va Bank, Poland
- Justify*†, United States
- Kukulkan, Mexico
- Contrail, Japan
- Daring Tact, Japan
- Mick Fire, Japan
- Kay Army, Chile
- In The Headlines, Trinidad
- Headliner, Trinidad
Individual Triple Crown winners
Only three jockeys have won the Triple Crown with different horses :- Steve Donoghue
- Eddie Arcaro
- Emisael Jaramillo
- Luis Contreras
- Alfredo García Paduani
Back to back Triple Crown winners (jockeys)
- 1989 – With Approval
- 1990 – Izvestia
- 2001 – Estrellero
- 2002 – Mediavilla R
Most Triple Crown winners (jockeys)
Winston Grifiths – Jamaica- 1981 – Royal Dad
- 1988 – Liu Chie Poo
- 1992 – Milligram
- 2001 – I'msatisfied
- 2002 – Simply Magic
- 1991 – Vuelve Candy B
- 1999 – Cherokee Pepper
- 2011 – Don Paco
- 2005 – Polo Grounds
- 2007 – Taconeo
- 2010 – Water Jet