High RDW, High MCV: Folate deficiency, B12 deficiency, chronic liver disease, myelodysplastic syndrome. High RDW, Normal MCV: Early iron deficiency anemia, chronic liver disease, sickle cell disease. Conclusion. As is seen above, there are a variety of conditions in which the RDW values are valuable.
Photos: Funny Cide, above, is the first gelding to challenge for the Triple Crown, but not the first to have great success. John Henry, center; Kelso, lower left; and Forego were all named Horse of the Year at least twice. (Reuters, above; Associated Press, center; New York Racing Authority, lower right)(pg.
Explore 10 facts about American horse racingâs ultimate prize. 1. Sir Barton was the first Triple Crown winner in 1919. Even though he was the grandson of 1893 English Triple Crown winner Isinglass, Sir Barton was a most unlikely thoroughbred to become the first to win the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and the Belmont.