Then, Alydar finished second by a head to Affirmed in the Preakness. And then with the extra distance Alydar needed in the Belmont, it was must-see-TV going for the Triple Crown. ”The two are ...

Seabiscuit won by 4 lengths. His rivalry with Alydar captivated the nation, as the pair finished 1-2 in all three Triple Crown races. Affirmed and 18-year-old jockey Steve Cauthen won the Derby by ...