Crown winner, they went home disappointed. The Belmont Stakes came down to the wire. Tonalist took the race and took away the triple crown. The owner was disappointed. I thought he stood his ground, he didnt have it in him, apparently. Reporter only 11 horses have swept the triple crown since 1919, winning the kentucky derby, preakness, and Belmont Stakes. The belmont is the most challenging, because its one and a half miles, the longest race these horses have ever run. The last horse to beat the odds was affirmed in 1978. Shorter distances, for speed. Not so much the distance, stamina just isnt there anymore. Reporter the possibility of a triple crown winner created a sellout, some of the most expensive tickets like these box seats went for thousands of dollars on reselling sites. For some, cost was no issue. This is actually my first horse race ever, to see a possible triple crown, i think its something that, cant put a price on it. Reporter the hottest seller today . Five, 2 tickets