 Below are the stats for the three contenders for the Triple Crown in this millenium. According to the Triple Crown odds these three horses looked like they would each easily win the Triple Crown in their respective years. All it takes is one small thing to go wrong, a stumble at the gate, caught on the rail, etc. This year Big Brown looks unstoppable, but whose to say what could happen the day of the Belmont Stakes. It seems like a Triple Crown curse. Even though Big Brown looks too good to beat, something could happen to his hoof again, he could get bumped coming out of the gate or there could be another horse that is ready to run his heart out that day and beats Big Brown by a nose. So many things can stop us from seeing a new Triple Crown winner. But if things go as planned for Big Brown, no problems at the gate, no problems with the hoof, this really could be the year of a historical Triple Crown betting event. 2002—When the gate opened, War Emblem stumbled badly and dropped to his knees, nearly falling, causing him to fall back in the field right away and denying him the early lead and front-running trip he has been known for. War Emblem's remarkable run for a Triple Crown ended that day. As the field turned into the long home stretch of the grueling 1 1/2-mile Belmont, Sarava and Medaglia d'Oro regained control. The two battled down the stretch, but it was Sarava who won by a half-length to become the longest shot to win the Belmont. War Emblem the Derby and Preakness winner finished eighth. Pgm | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show | 12 | Sarava | Prado | 142.50 | 50.00 | 22.40 | | 8 | Medaglia d'Oro | Desormeaux | | 16.00 | 10.60 | | 5 | Sunday Break | Stevens | | | 7.10 |
$2 Exacta 12-8 2,454.00
$2 Trifecta 12-8-5 25,209.00
$2 Superfecta 12-8-5-11 145,334.00 2003-- NY bred Funny Cide was going for the Triple Crown after winning big in the Preakness and the Derby. There was only a field of 6 horses that day, Funny Cide was sent off as the even money favorite, with Kentucky Derby runner-up Empire Maker the second choice at 2-1. Funny Cide got through on the rail to set the early pace, which wasn't his running style, especially in a 1 1/2 mile race, the Belmont Stakes. Empire Maker played the stalker role this time, staying to the outside within a length of the leader. Turning for home, hall of fame jockey Jerry Bailey asked Empire Maker for his run and got it. Empire Maker surged to the front pass and drew off to the upset win. Pgm | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show | 1 | Empire Maker | Bailey | 6.00 | 3.70 | 2.80 | | 6 | Ten Most Wanted | Day | | 5.80 | 3.20 | | 4 | Funny Cide | Santos | | | 2.70 |
$2 Exacta 1-6 44.00
$2 Trifecta 1-6-4 67.00 2004-- Smarty Jones was going for the Triple Crown after destroying his competition in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness. Smarty Jones, breaking from the far outside in post 9, was put into contention immediately by Jockey Stewart Elliott, who had been flawless aboard him through eight straight wins. Smarty Jones had a 6 length lead coming to the top of the stretch, but he wasn't alone for long, Birdstone collars Smarty Jones in deep stretch before pulling ahead to win. Pgm | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show | 4 | Birdstone | Prado | 74.00 | 14.00 | 8.60 | | 9 | Smarty Jones | Elliot | | 3.30 | 2.60 | | 6 | Rotal Assault | Day | | | 6.10 |
$2 Exacta 4-9 139.00
$2 Trifecta 4-9-6 1,589.00
$2 Superfecta 4-9-6-8 11,679.00 Big Brown could take the Triple Crown; make sure you bookmark OnlineSportsHandicapping.com for all your Triple Crown odds and horse racing previews.  Want Triple Crown Betting Odds and Picks on your mobile device?
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