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Horses that won the first two legs of the Triple Crown (Kentucky Derby and Preakness) only to fail in the Belmont. Affirmed, ridden by Steve Cauthen in 1978, was the last Triple Crown winner:
Note -- The Kentucky Derby is Saturday at Churchill Downs.
*--* Year Horse 2004 Smarty Jones 2003 Funny Cide 2002 War Emblem 1999 Charismatic 1998 Real Quiet 1997 Silver Charm 1989 Sunday Silence 1987 Alysheba 1981 Pleasant Colony 1979 Spectacular Bid 1971 Canonero II 1969 Majestic Prince 1968 Forward Pass 1966 Kauai King 1964 Northern Dancer 1961 Carry Black 1958 Tim Tam 1944 Pensive 1936 Bold Venture 1932 Burgoo King
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Source: kentuckyderby.com
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