Definition

Proper noun: - A specific thoroughbred racehorse: Sir Barton refers to an American Thoroughbred racehorse who, in 1919, became the first horse to win the U.S. Triple Crown series of races (the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes).

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Sir Barton was foaled in 1916 and trained by H. Guy Bedwell.
  • The victory of Sir Barton in the 1919 Belmont Stakes secured his place in racing history.
  • Many historians study the career of Sir Barton as the first Triple Crown winner.

Advanced Usage

• Used as a historical benchmark in horse racing.
  • Before Sir Barton, no horse had ever won the three races in a single season.
• Often cited in discussions about the origins of the Triple Crown achievement.
  • The legacy of Sir Barton paved the way for future champions like Secretariat.

Variants and Related Words

• Triple Crown (noun phrase): The title awarded to a Thoroughbred racehorse that wins the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes in the same year. Sir Barton was the first to accomplish this.
• Thoroughbred (noun): A breed of horse best known for horse racing. Sir Barton was a Thoroughbred.

Synonyms

• Champion: A winner of a contest or competition. (Sir Barton was a champion.)
• Triple Crown winner: A horse that has won the three specific races. (Sir Barton was the first Triple Crown winner.)

Related Idioms/Phrases

• "To break the ice": While not directly about the horse, Sir Barton's achievement is often described as "breaking the ice" or pioneering the Triple Crown feat.
  • Sir Barton broke the ice for the Triple Crown, proving it was possible.

Noun

1. thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1919