With the Belmont Stakes on June 11 at Belmont Park next up on the 2016 Triple Crown trail, the America’s Best Racing staff offers its favorite editions of the final jewel of the Triple Crown for another jaunt down memory lane.
Who could ever forget Secretariat's magical 31-length victory to complete the 1973 Triple Crown, which pre-dates our team, or Affirmed's unbelievable classic duels with Alydar, capped by an unforgettable battle in the 1978 Belmont.