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Thousands of horses have participated in the Triple Crown races — the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness States, and the Belmont Stakes. Only 11 have won all three. Will the winner of this weekend’s Derby be No. 12? Match the horse with the year of his Triple Crown victory. 1. Affirmed.

Steve Cauthen atop Affirmed at the Belmont Stakes. Associated Press
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Thousands of horses have participated in the Triple Crown races — the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness States, and the Belmont Stakes. Only 11 have won all three. Will the winner of this weekend's Derby be No. 12? Match the horse with the year of his Triple Crown victory.

1. Affirmed.

2. Assault.

3. Citation.

4. Count Fleet.

5. Gallant Fox.

6. Omaha.

7. Seattle Slew.

8. Secretariat.

9. Sir Barton.

10. War Admiral.

11. Whirlaway.

a. 1919.

b. 1930.

c. 1935.

d. 1937.

e. 1941.

f. 1943.

g. 1946.

h. 1948.

i. 1973.

j. 1977.

k. 1978.

Answers: D3