Silver Charm: As Tenacious as They Come
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There are a variety of reasons to explain why a long list of outstanding horses were thwarted in their bid to become the 12th Triple Crown champion.
Some are predictable; others are surprising.
Premature moves, suicidal paces, injuries, medications, exhaustion and even a safety pin have all played a role in a drought that stood at 37 years until American Pharoah completed the sweep in 2015.