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Affirmed

American Thoroughbred racehorse; winner of US Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing in 1978

EntityhorseQ2099366

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Affirmed was a champion American Thoroughbred racehorse who is the eleventh winner of the American Triple Crown. Affirmed was well known for his famous rivalry with Alydar, whom he met ten times, including Alydar coming second in each of the three 1978 Triple Crown races. After Affirmed won the Triple Crown, there was a 37-year wait until American Pharoah swept the series in 2015.

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Born: February 21, 1975
1975
Died: January 12, 2001
Father: Exclusive Native
Sex or gender: male organism
Child: Peteski
The Tin Man
Affluent
Flawlessly
Quiet Resolve
Bint Pasha
Legacy of Strength
Animal breed: Thoroughbred
Has use: racehorse
stallion
Birthplace: Florida
Competition won: Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing(1978)

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