Triple CrownIt has remained elusive for 26 years. It has slipped through the hooves of 9 horses since 1978. Affirmed was the last to accomplish horse racings coveted trio of victories. Today, Philadelphian Smarty Jones will make a run at history at the Belmont in Elmont, NY.Along with those Philly roots comes a history of failure. The Eagles losing 3 consecutive NFC Title games and no NFL titles in franchise history. The Phillies, Flyers and 76ers providing a scant amount of success in recent years. Smarty Jones can bring the Triple Crown to Philadelphia.
