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Originally Posted by Pedigree Ann
I remember Triple Crown - I think I have a photo of him in the paddock at Santa Anita somewhere in the basement. He was a big golden chestnut by Hawaii who raced in California early on in his classic preparation. Won the San Vicente (G3, 7f) and the San Jacinto (G2, 8f) and was third in the San Felipe H (G2- 8.5f) to Aloha Mood, then went East to finish second a division of in the Wood Memorial (G1-9f) to Flip Sal (who broke down in the Derby). I don't remember seeing him again after the Derby; he went to stud in 1975, according to my Stallion Registers, but had little success.
1974 was a very confused year for 3yos, with lots of different prep winners, and even double classic winner Little Current didn't appear to be anything special. The top 10 3yos in the Blood-Horse Handicap for 3yos were: Little Current, Agitate, Stonewalk, Cannonade, Holding Pattern (the Travers winner; the filly Chris Evert was third), Lightning Mandate, Judger, Within Hail (a turfer), Bushongo, and Stardust Mel. Some good, solid racehorses in there, but no immortals.
Triple Crown was the last foal of a mare called Belle Jeep, a daughter of War Jeep (he by War Admiral). Among her earlier foals were champion 2yo Jewel's Reward, Ky Jockey Club S winner Evasive Action, SW Lord Jeep, and SP Guillemot, who ran third in the Irish Derby (G1).
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