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Since Affirmed completed the Triple Crown in 1978, 11 horses have won both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. The first 10 failed to win the Belmont. Big Brown will attempt to break that streak on Saturday.
If you’re looking for a horse racing wager to get you warmed up for the weekend, challenge a friend to see who can name more of the 10 Derby/Preakness winners who preceded Big Brown. You’ve got 3 minutes.
Take the quiz: Two-Out-Of-Three Ain’t Bad