The winner of Preakness stakes 2014 was California Chrome.
The winner of the Preakness in 2014 was none other than California Chrome. California Chromes next race is the Belmont Stakes.
The Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the Triple Crown, a horse that wins the Kentucky Derby, The Preakness, and the Belmont Stakes becomes the Triple Crown Winner
In 1973, the Kentucky Derby was held on May 5, the Preakness Stakes took place on May 19, and the Belmont Stakes occurred on June 9. This year is particularly famous because Secretariat won all three races, becoming the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years.
The Kentucky Derby is the first Saturday in May. Two weeks later is the Preakness Stakes, and three weeks following that is the Belmont Stakes.
They are referred to as the Triple Crown. If a horse wins all three races in one year, he is called the Triple Crown winner.
The Kentucky Derby winner in 1981 was Pleasant Colony. He won the race on May 2, 1981, and was trained by John S. McGaughey III. Pleasant Colony went on to have a successful career, ultimately finishing third in the Preakness Stakes and winning the Belmont Stakes later that year.
To achieve a Triple Crown, a horse must win three prestigious races in a single year: the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. The Kentucky Derby is typically held in May, followed by the Preakness Stakes in mid-May, and concludes with the Belmont Stakes in June. Winning all three races is a rare feat that showcases a horse's speed, stamina, and versatility.
After the death of Strike the Gold earlier this week, Sea Hero (1993) is now the oldest living Kentucky Derby winner.
Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Almont, NY. It is also the longest triple crown race at 1 1/2 miles. The flower of the Belmont Stakes is a white carnation. One of its nicknames is the test of champions. KDJudy Valpo, IN
As of 2014, Sidney Poitier is the oldest living male Oscar winner. He was born 20th February 1927.
After the death of Strike the Gold earlier this week, Sea Hero (1993) is now the oldest living Kentucky Derby winner.