What horse finished second in all three Triple Crown races?

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What horse finished second in all three Triple Crown races?

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Brainyblonde
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Brainyblonde
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Only one horse, Alydar, has placed (second place) in all three races. He was defeated by Affirmed in all three races in 1978 by a combined margin of two lengths. No other horse besides the 11 Triple Crown winners has finished in the same position in all three races.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_Crown_of_Thoroughbred_Racing

Sep 08 2006, 4:19 PM

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smartie806
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smartie806
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I am confused. If Alydar is the only horse to place in all three, how did Affirmed beat him in all three?

Sep 08 2006, 4:33 PM

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What-A-Mess
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What-A-Mess

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Win is first, place is second, show is third. If Affirmed won all three then certainly Alydar could post second in all three.

Sep 08 2006, 4:58 PM

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smartie806
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Ok. I'm not very well versed on horse racing terms; thanks for the explanation.

Sep 08 2006, 6:50 PM