Irish-bred racing champion who became the last horse to win the English Triple Crown in 1970, combining the 2,000 Guineas, Epsom Derby and St Leger in a season of such brilliance that many considered him to be the finest racehorse of the century.
Nijinsky was the last horse to win the English Triple Crown, in 1970, and one of the finest thoroughbreds ever to race. Trained by Vincent O'Brien and owned by Charles Engelhard, the horse who inspired the James Bond villain's name was an exceptionally talented bay who dominated the 1970 English flat season before a gruelling campaign led to defeats in the Arc and St Leger.
Triple Crown winner, undefeated in 11 races
How They Played
Exceptional speed and stamina, dominant front-running style
Lasting Impact
One of the greatest racehorses of all time, last horse to win English Triple Crown until Camelot