For the Doctor

The American racehorse Citation won the Triple Crown in 1948, becoming the eighth horse in history to achieve the feat. [1, 2]  

Citation, a bay colt bred and owned by Calumet Farm, dominated the racing season that year, winning 19 of his 20 starts. He won the three classic races with ease under jockey Eddie Arcaro: 

• Kentucky Derby 

• Preakness Stakes 

• Belmont Stakes [8]  

His success was part of a remarkable 16-race winning streak that extended from 1948 into 1950, a modern-day record at the time. He also made history by becoming the first horse to ever surpass $1 million in career earnings. [9, 10]  

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1] https://www.racingmuseum.org/hall-of-fame/horse/citation-ky

[2] https://www.britannica.com/topic/Citation-racehorse

[3] https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2025-the-mighty-citation-so-fast-he-scared-me

[4] https://www.facebook.com/bringatrailer/posts/named-after-the-1948-triple-crown-winner-horse-citation-/1311465077692195/

[5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citation_(horse)

[6] https://equiery.com/the-preakness-stakes-by-the-numbers/

[7] https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1643727-triple-crown-winners-power-ranking-horse-racings-elite

[8] https://www.twinspires.com/edge/racing/triple-crown/citation-profile/

[9] http://www.espn.com/sportscentury/features/00014135.html

[10] https://www.racingmuseum.org/blogs/citations-crowning-achievement

Henry McClure  
785.383.9994
sent from mobile 📱
time kills deals