367 horses nominated to compete in Triple Crown series, with trainer Todd Pletcher having 31

367 horses nominated to compete in Triple Crown series, with trainer Todd Pletcher having 31

A total of 367 three-year-old horses have been made eligible to compete in this year’s Triple Crown series.

Triple Crown 2026: Early nominations draw 367 horses

A total of 367 of the world’s top 3-year-old Thoroughbreds became eligible to compete in the 2026 Triple Crown series during the early nomination phase, which closed Monday, Jan. 26. This year’s early nominees span the globe and include several horses who have already made an impact on the road to the Kentucky Derby, led by graded-stakes winners Further Ado, Golden Tempo, Intrepido, Litmus Test, Napoleon Solo, Nearly and Paladin. Hall of Famer T…