last Triple Crown winner
Definition
The most recent thoroughbred racehorse to win the American Triple Crown, consisting of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes. This distinction belongs to Justify, who accomplished the feat in 2018.
A reference to Justify (2018), the latest equine superstar to sweep all three legs of the U.S. Triple Crown before the sport entered a drought of such achievements.
Examples
Justify, the last Triple Crown winner, retired faster than most politicians dodge tough questions.
At the bar, he bragged about knowing the last Triple Crown winner by heart—turns out it was Justify, not his ex's new boyfriend.
Dreaming of the next legend, but until then, Justify stays the last Triple Crown winner, grazing in glory while we bet on underdogs.
The last Triple Crown winner proved horses can handle pressure better than my fantasy football team ever did.