A Precious Metal Worthy of Triple Crown

From: The Washington Post | Date: June 4, 1997| Author: | Copyright information

If Silver Charm wins the Belmont Stakes, he will become only the 12th horse to sweep the Triple Crown series. Little known three months ago, the modestly bred colt would join an elite group which includes legendary runners such as Whirlaway and Count Fleet. Can he possibly deserve such a lofty status? Or would his achievement be considered a fluke?

Racing fans will surely debate that question at length, but a study of the sport's history indicates that the answer is clear-cut: The Triple Crown is the definitive test of greatness in a thoroughbred, and horses don't win it by accident.

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