And then second is, how do we fortify the Triple Crown to where it retains its prominence within horse racing?” What was wrong with the Triple Crown that needed fixing? Stakeholders, even some of the most staunch traditionalists, began to change their minds about the spacing of the Triple Crown. Right away, it all but certainly means 2027 will be a ninth consecutive year without a Triple Crown winner. “Each spring, the Triple Crown captures the public imagination, creates new fans and brings people together,” O’Rourke said.