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Triple Crown 2018

This year the Kentucky Derby is on May 5, the Preakness on May 19, and the Belmont Stakes on June 9.

2018 Belmont Stakes Entries - Can Justify become the 13th Triple Crown winner? A field of 10 was entered with Justify drawing post 1 as the 4-5 favorite. Get the entries, post positions, odds, and free past performances here.
Analyzing the Belmont Stakes Contenders - Our annual analysis using popular angles and statistical trends to see who best matches the profile of a Belmont winner. This year there is a single top horse, and it isn't Justify as his lack of racing as a 2-year-old keeps costing him points.
Belmont Weather Forecasts - Will Justify get another sloppy track in New York? It is very far in advance yet, but now they are calling for rain early in the week ending by Thursday. Hoping for a dry day!

Justify wins the Preakness (G1) - Favorite Justify led all the way in the fog and slop to win the 2018 Preakness (G1) by a 1/2 length over Bravazo and a late closing Tenfold another neck back. He will go on to the Belmont undefeated. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Preakness Undercard Stakes Results - There were 7 other stakes on Preakness day but because of the rain only one of the turf races, the Gallorette (G3) won by Ultra Brat, stayed on the grass. The Dixie Stakes (G3) was won by Fire Away on the dirt and the Maryland Sprint Stakes (G3) won by Switzerland. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 7 races here.
Black-Eyed Susan Day Results - Red Ruby splashed home by 4 3/4 lenghts to win the 2018 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G2) at Pimlico in the slop on Friday. There were 6 other stakes on the card including the Pimlico Special (G3) won by Irish War Cry, the Allaire Dupont Distaff (G3) won by Song of Spring, and the Miss Preakness Stakes (G3) won by Happy Like a Fool. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 7 races here.
2018 Alibi Breakfast - The traditional Alibi Breakfast was held on Thursday May 17, before the 143rd running of the Preakness Stakes. Connections of some of the 8 Preakness entrants were on hand to swap stories about their horse as well as watch the presentation of the annual awards.

Justify splashes to the finish in the Kentucky Derby (G1) - Favorite Justify pressed the pace the whole way before winning the Kentucky Derby (G1) by 2 1/2 lengths in the slop over Good Magic with late closing Audible third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Kentucky Derby Undercard Stakes Results - There were 6 other stakes on the card today with the Derby, including the Old Forester Turf Classic (G1) won by Yoshida, the Humana Distaff (G1) won by American Gal, the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) won by Proctor's Ledge, the Churchill Downs Stakes (G2) won by Limousine Liberal, the American Turf (G2) won by Maraud, and the Pat Day Mile (G3) won by Funny Duck. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Monomoy Girl takes the Kentucky Oaks (G1) - Monomoy Girl survived an objection from John Velazquez aboard second place finisher Wonder Gadot to win the 2018 Kentucky Oaks by 1/2 a length with favorite Midnight Bisou third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Kentucky Oaks Undercard Stakes Results - There were 5 other stakes on the card today with the Oaks, including the La Troienne (G1) won by Salty, the Alysheba (G2) won by Backyard Heaven, the Eight Belles (G2) won by Mia Mischief, the Twin Spires Turf Sprint (G3) won by Will Call, and the Edgewood Stakes (G3) won by Toinette. Get the results, charts, and photos here.

Thursday Kentucky Derby Photos - 19 Derby horses and 9 Oaks fillies from Thursday morning.
Wednesday Kentucky Derby Photos - 19 Derby horses and 11 Oaks fillies from Wednesday plus some scenic shots.
Tuesday Kentucky Derby Photos - 17 Derby horses and 10 Oaks fillies from Tuesday plus some scenic shots.
2018 Kentucky Derby Entries - A field of 20 plus one also-eligible was entered for the 144th Kentucky Derby on Tuesday morning at Churchill Downs. Favorite Justify drew post 7 with morning line odds are 3-1. Get lots of info and links to full profiles of each horse with photos.
Free Past Performances - from BRISnet.com for the Derby
2018 Kentucky Derby Analysis - Our annual analysis of the top contenders to try and select a winner by matching each to the profile of a Kentucky Derby winner using many of the more popular angles and statistical trends. The top horse will surprise you, but the bottom horse will surprise you even more!
2018 Kentucky Oaks Entries - A full field of 14 three-year-old fillies were entered for the 144th Longines Kentucky Oaks to be run at Churchill Downs on Friday afternoon. Rachel Alexandra (G2) and Ashland (G1) winner Monomoy Girl is the 2-1 morning line favorite but drew the far outside post.
Free Past Performances - from BRISnet.com for the Oaks

2018 Triple Crown Early Nominees - 360 3-year-olds were nominated for the 2018 Triple Crown during the early nomination period, own significantly from 419 last year. Trainer Todd Pletcher had the most nominees with 37. Get all the nominees with owner, trainer, and past performances here.
The Jockey Club’s Annual Top 2-Year-Old Rankings for 2017 - This list created for the Jockey Club ranks the top 2-year-olds for 2017 and determines the dual qualifiers for the 2018 Kentucky Derby. This year Bolt d'Oro and Good Magic are the high weights at 126lbs, with Caledonia Road the top filly at 123lbs.

Tapwrit wins the 2017 Belmont Stakes (G1) - Tapwrit ran down favorite and pacesetter Irish War Cry to win the 2017 Belmont Stakes (G1) by 2 lengths on Saturday with one-eyed Patch finishing third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Cloud Computing wins the Preakness (G1) - Cloud Computing pressed the pace and got up to win the 2017 Preakness (G1) by a head over Classic Empire with Senior Investment third. Favorite Always Dreaming faded to 8th. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Always Dreaming romps in the 2018 Kentucky Derby (G1) - Favorite Always Dreaming led most of the way to win the Kentucky Derby (G1) by 2 3/4 lengths in the slop at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Longshots Lookin at Lee and Battle of Midway finished second and third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.

Triple Crown
Information that isn't specific to one race but applies to the entire series, start here.

Kentucky Derby
Information specific to the first jewel of the Triple Crown

Preakness
Information specific to the second jewel of the Triple Crown

Belmont Stakes
Information specific to the third jewel of the Triple Crown

Derby Party Resources - where to get supplies, food, betting games, and more to throw your own Kentucky Derby party.
Preakness Party Resources - similar resources for your Preakness Party.
Belmont Party Resources - similar resources for your Belmont Party.

Future Books
Odds lines from several sources.

History
Results for past years, Triple Crown winners, and other historical information.
2016 Results:   Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont
2015 Results:   Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont - Finally a Triple Crown winner!
2014 Results:   Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont
2013 Results:   Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont
2012 Results:   Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont
2011 Results:   Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont
2010 Results:   Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont
2009 Results:   Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont
2008 Results:   Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont

Tickets
Ticket brokers, package tours, seating charts, and places to buy/sell/trade for tickets

Souvenirs
Triple Crown souvenirs and collectibles

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