Swiss Skydiver prevailed over Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Authentic in a thrilling stretch duel to capture the 145th Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico, becoming the sixth filly to win the 1 3/16-mile classic for 3-year-olds.
Authentic, an 8-1 underdog, held off a stretch bid from odds-on favorite (4-5) Tiz the Law to win the 146th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.
Authentic extended Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert's record for victories in the Grade 1, $1 million Haskell Stakes to nine by digging in gamely to hold off a fast-closing Ny Traffic by a nose.
Tiz the Law overtook Tap It to Win coming out of the turn and drew away for a 3 3/4-length triumph in the 152nd running of the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes, becoming the first state-bred in 138 years to win the American Classic.
Sir Winston rose to the challenge holding off 9-5 favorite Tacitus for a one-length victory in the 151st running of the Grade 1, $1.5 million Belmont Stakes on Saturday at Belmont Park.
War of Will, who finished eighth in the Kentucky Derby (G1) following a most eventful journey two weeks ago, rebounded with a victory in Saturday's 144th Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course, courtesy of a well-judged, trouble-free trip under jockey Tyler Gaffalione.
Country House, a longshot at 65-1, won the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby after a rider's objection led to the disqualification of Maximum Security, who crossed the line first at Churchill Downs.
Justify became racing's 13th Triple Crown winner on Saturday at Belmont Park, sweeping to a 1 3/4-length victory over Gronkowski to add the 150th running of the Grade 1, $1.5 million Belmont Stakes to his triumphs in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness.
Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Justify survived a protracted duel with Good Magic and held on to capture the 143rd Preakness Stakes with a half-length victory over late-charging Bravazo Saturday at Pimlico Race Course.
Justify took command at the half-mile pole and roared away to a 2 1/2-length victory over Good Magic under the lights at Churchill Downs to win the 144th running of the $2,192,000 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (Grade I) for 3-year-olds on a soggy Saturday afternoon before a crowd of 157,813, the eighth largest crowd in Derby history.