1980 Event Affirmed wins $500,000 Hollywood Cup, 1st horse to win $2 million 1978 Event 110th Belmont: Steve Cauthen aboard Affirmed wins in 2:26.8 1978 Event 104th Preakness: Steve Cauthen aboard Affirmed wins in 1:54.4 1978 Event 104th Kentucky Derby: Steve Cauthen aboard Affirmed wins in 2:01.2
