The Near Misses: Real Quiet 1998

Just the following year after the incredible 1997 Triple Crown bid of SILVER CHARM came the nearest miss of all by REAL QUIET.



Here's the photo finish:




That's all that separated REAL QUIET from the Triple Crown. Amazing. {VICTORY GALLOP was an outstanding horse in his own right}. Heartbreak for trainer Bob Baffert, who lost consecutive triple crown bids by a total of 3/4 of a length + a nose.