By Daniel Bromwich Washingtonpost.com Correspondent Thursday, June 3, 2004
Test your knowledge of Triple Crown trivia.
2) Who was the first horse to win the Triple Crown? Affirmed Sir Barton Bold Venture Gallant Fox
3) Which is the oldest of the three legs of the Triple Crown? Kentucky Derby Preakness Stakes Belmont Stakes All began at the same time
4) What is the distance of the Belmont Stakes? 1.5 miles 1.25 miles 1.75 miles 1.33 miles
5) Everybody remembers the winner of the Kentucky Derby but scant attention is paid to second place. Who earned a "place" in history at the Kentucky Derby last year? Funny Cide Peace Rules Atswhatimtalknbout Empire Maker
6) Where was the inaugural race of the Belmont Stakes held? Belmont Park Jerome Park Saratoga Pimlico
7) What is the lowest place a horse has finished at the Belmont in its attempt for a Triple Crown? Ninth Sixth Seventh Eighth
8) What is the theme song traditionally sung at Belmont Park before the race? New York, New York N.Y. State of Mind America the Beautiful New York's My Home
9) The first winner of the Preakness Stakes shared its name with a current reality television show. What was the name of the 1873 winner? American Idol The Bachelor Survivor The Apprentice
10) How many horses have won the Triple Crown? 10 11 12 13
