Stamina and Sprinting in American Horses and the Triple Crown

[Man o Taz]

Here is an excellent article from Bloodhorse regarding stamina in Triple Crown race winners.

Sources of stamina
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/85211/sources-of-stamina

Stamina Lines In American Thoroughbreds
http://www.sport-horse-breeder.com/stamina-lines.html

This should be resurrected each and every year when the naysayers come out to disrespect Triple Crown contenders.

The above stands in contrast to articles like this...

American Pedigrees Need Fresh Infusion of Stamina
https://www.thoroughbredracing.com/articles/american-pedigrees-need-fresh-infusion-stamina

Though I would suggest all pedigrees need a fresh infusion of stamina and speed to keep the breed durable.

Or articles like this that suggest American racehorses are no longer fast...

California Chrome's Attempt to turn back the clock in the Kentucky Derby
https://www.thoroughbredracing.com/articles/kentucky-derby-california-chrome%E2%80%99s-attempt-turn-back-time

And this article offers interesting background into American thoroughbred horses spring pedigrees

Understanding Sprinting Through Thoroughbred Lines In American Sport Horses
http://www.sport-horse-breeder.com/american-thoroughbred.html