Charles Wood (1854–1945) was an English flat racing jockey.
Caricature of Charles Wood from Vanity Fair, 22 May 1886
Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing
The Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, often shortened to Triple Crown, is a series of horse races for Thoroughbreds, often restricted to three-year-olds. Winning all three of these Thoroughbred horse races is considered the greatest accomplishment in Thoroughbred racing. The term originated in mid-19th-century England and nations where Thoroughbred racing is popular each have their own Triple Crown series.
Ormonde, an undefeated English Triple Crown winner
Bahram, an undefeated Triple Crown winner
Formosa, Triple Crown Winner of 1868, by Harry Hall
Secretariat, American Triple Crown winner