What horse finished second in all three Triple Crown races?

Brainyblonde

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. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_Crown_of_Thoroughbred_Racing Sep 08 06, 5:19 PM

smartie806

I am confused. If Alydar is the only horse to place in all three, how did Affirmed beat him in all three? Sep 08 06, 5:33 PM

What-A-Mess

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 06, 5:58 PM

smartie806

Ok. I'm not very well versed on horse racing terms; thanks for the explanation. Sep 08 06, 7:50 PM

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