Germany
In Germany, the Triple Crown (Dreifache Krone) consists of
- Mehl-Mülhens-Rennen, German 2000 Guineas (formerly Henckel-Rennen), Cologne, 1600 m
- Deutsches Derby, Hamburg, 2400 m
- Deutsches St. Leger, Dortmund, 2800 m
Only one horse has won the German Triple Crown, Königsstuhl in 1979.
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