In the United States, the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, commonly known as the Triple Crown, is a series of horse races for three-year-old Thoroughbreds, consisting of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes. From Wikipedia
Capitalizing on a five-week rest, the Bill Mott-trained colt overtook Preakness winner Journalism over 1¼ miles at Saratoga Race Course.