Posted 2007-04-20 10:54 AM (#59682) Subject: The 133rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky - May 5, 2007 - 1 1/4 mile.
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The Kentucky Derby the first leg of the Triple Crown The Run for the Roses @ --->--->-- The 133rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky - May 5, 2007 - Distance 1 1/4 mile.
Churchill Downs
Last Years winner (2006) - Winner: Barbaro Trainer: Michael Matz The Official Flower: The Run for the Roses. May 5, 2007 Official Drink: Mint Julep The Kentucky Oaks is the filly version of the triple crown. May 4, 2007
Filly: A female thoroughbred age two through four, is known as a filly.
Official Kentucky Derby Field
Post position
Horse Name
Trainer
Jockey
Morning Line Odds
1
Sedgefield
Darrin Miller
Julien Leparoux
50-1
2
Curlin
Steve Asmussen
Robby Albarado
7-2
3
Zanjero
Steve Asmussen
Shaun Bridgmohan
30-1
4
Storm in May
William Kaplan
Juan Leyva
30-1
5
I' m a wild and crazy guy
William Kaplan
Mark Guidry
50-1
6
Cowtown Cat
Todd Pletcher
Fernando Jara
20-1
7
Street Sense
Carl Nafzger
Calvin Borel
4-1
8
Hard Spun
J. Larry Jones
Mario Pino
15-1
9
Liquidity
Doug O'Neill
David Flores
30-1
10
Teuflesberg
Jamie Sanders
Stewart Elliott
30-1
11
Bwana Bull
Jerry Hollendorfer
Javier Castellano
50-1
12
Nobiz Like Showbiz
Barclay Tagg
Cornelio Velasquez
8-1
13
Sam P.
Todd Pletcher
Ramon Dominguez
20-1
14
Scat Daddy
Todd Pletcher
Edgar Prado
10-1
15
Tiago
John Shirreffs
Mike Smith
15-1
16
Circular Quay
Todd Pletcher
John Velazquez
8-1
17
Stormello
William Currin
Kent Desormeaux
30-1
18
Any Given Saturday
Todd Pletcher
Garrett Gomez
12-1
19
Dominican
Darrin Miller
Rafael Bejarano
20-1
20
Great Hunter
Doug O'Neill
Corey Nakatani
15-1
Official Kentucky Oaks field The Kentucky Oaks is the filly version of the triple crown. May 4, 2007
CHURCHILL DOWNS Friday May 04, 2007 - Race 10
Estimated Local Post Time: 5:45 PM
Name: Kentucky Oaks Grade: 1 Purse: $500,000
Distance/Restrictions: 1 1/8 Miles, Dirt, F, 3 Year Olds, STAKES
Post
Horse and Jockey/Trainer
Odds*
1
Dawn After Dawn (FL ) Robby Albarado / Wesley Hawley
30/1
2
Cash Included (KY ) Corey Nakatani / Craig Dollase
12/1
3
High Heels (KY ) Joe Johnson / Gary Hartlage
6/1
4
Octave (KY ) John Velazquez / Todd Pletcher
6/1
5
Cotton Blossom (KY ) Edgar Prado / Todd Pletcher
8/1
6
Grace Happens (KY ) Willie Martinez / D. Lukas
50/1
7
Dreaming of Anna (KY ) Rene Douglas / Wayne Catalano
5/1
8
Swift Temper (KY ) Julien Leparoux / Bobby Barnett
50/1
9
Tough Tiz's Sis (KY ) Victor Espinoza / Bob Baffert
10/1
10
Autobahn Girl (KY ) Eddie Castro / Nicholas Zito
15/1
11
Rags to Riches (KY ) Garrett Gomez / Todd Pletcher
5/2
12
Sealy Hill (ON ) Patrick Husbands / Mark Casse
20/1
13
Mistical Plan (CA ) David Flores / Doug O'Neill
12/1
14
High Again (KY ) Cornelio Velasquez / William Mott
12/1
History of the Kentucky Derby
The first Kentucky Derby was held on May 17, 1875, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky and is the oldest consecutively held thoroughbred race in America. The first jewel of the Triple Crown, which includes the Belmont Stakes and the Preakness Stakes, the Kentucky Derby is a high stakes race for three-year-old thoroughbred horses. The fastest Kentucky Derby was run by Secretariat, who covered the 1 1/4 miles in 1:59 2/5.
Known as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports" for the approximate amount of time it takes all horses to cross the finish line, the Kentucky Derby is now held annually on the first Saturday in May and draws close to 155,000 hat wearing, mint julep drinking, fried chicken eating horse racing fans to its legendary stands and infield.
Kentucky Derby Winners, 1875-2006
Year
Winning Horse
Jockey
Owner
Time
2006
Barbaro
Edgar Prado
Roy & Gretchen Jackson
02:01.36
2005
Giacomo
Mike Smith
Mr. & Mrs. J Moss
02:02.75
2004
Smarty Jones
Stewart Elliot
Someday Farm
02:04.06
2003
Funny Cide
Jose Santos
Sackatoga Stable
02:01.19
2002
War Emblem
Victor Espinoza
Thoroughbred Corp
02:01.13
2001
Monarchos
Jorge Chavez
John C. Oxley
01:59.97
2000
Fusaichi Pegasus
Kent Desormeaux
Fusao Sekiguchi
02:01.12
1999
Charismatic
Chris Antley
Bob & Beverly Lewis
02:03.29
1998
Real Quiet
Kent Desormeaux
M. Pegram
02:02.38
1997
Silver Charm
Gary Stevens
Bob & Beverly Lewis
02:02.44
1996
Grindstone
Jerry Bailey
Overbrook Farm
02:01.06
1995
Thunder Gulch
Gary Stevens
M. Tabor
02:01.27
1994
Go For Gin
Chris McCarron
Condren, Cornacchia
02:03.72
1993
Sea Hero
Jerry Bailey
Rokeby Stable
02:02.42
1992
Lil E. Tee
Pat Day
W.C. Partee
02:03.04
1991
Strike the Gold
Chris Antley
Brophy, Condren, Cornacchia
02:03.08
1990
Unbridled
Craig Perret
F A Genter Stable Inc
02:02.00
1989
Sunday Silence
Pat Valenzuela
Hancock III, Whittingham, Gaillard
02:05.00
1988
Winning Colors
Gary Stevens
E.V. Klein
02:02.20
1987
Alysheba
Chris McCarron
Dorothy & Pamela Scharbauer
02:03.40
1986
Ferdinand
Bill Shoemaker
Mrs. Elizabeth A Keck
02:02.80
1985
Spend a Buck
Angel Cordero, Jr
Hunter Farm
02:00.20
1984
Swale
Laffit Pincay, Jr
Claiborne Farm
02:02.40
1983
Sunny's Halo
Eddie Delahoussaye
D J Foster Stable
02:02.20
1982
Gato Del Sol
Eddie Delahoussaye
Hancock, Peters
02:02.60
1981
Pleasant Colony
Jorge Velasquez
Buckland Farm
02:02.00
1980
Genuine Risk
Jacinto Vasquez
Mrs. B.R. Firestone
02:02.00
1979
Spectacular Bid
Ron Franklin
Hawksworth Farm
02:02.40
1978
Affirmed
Steve Cauthen
Harbor View Farm
02:01.20
1977
Seattle Slew
Jean Cruguet
Karen L. Taylor
02:02.20
1976
Bold Forbes
Angel Cordero, Jr
E R Tizol
02:01.60
1975
Foolish Pleasure
Jacinto Vasquez
John L. Greer
02:02.00
1974
Cannonade
Angel Cordero, Jr
J.M. Olin
02:04.00
1973
Secretariat
Ron Turcotte
Meadow Stable
01:59.40
1972
Riva Ridge
Ron Turcotte
Meadow Stable
02:01.80
1971
Canonero ll
Gustavo Avila
E. Caibett
02:03.20
1970
Dust Commander
Mike Manganello
R.E. Lehmann
02:03.40
1969
Majestic Prince
Bill Hartack
Frank McMahon
02:01.80
1968
Forward Pass
Ismael Valenzuela
Calumet Farm
02:02.20
1967
Proud Clarion
Bobby Ussery
Darby Dan Farm
02:00.60
1966
Kauai King
Don Brumfield
Ford Stable
02:02.00
1965
Lucky Debonair
Bill Shoemaker
Mrs. Ada Rice
02:01.20
1964
Northern Dancer
Bill Hartack
Windfields Farm
02:00.00
1963
Chateaugay
Braulio Baeza
Darby Dan Farm
02:01.80
1962
Decidedly
Bill Hartack
El Peco Ranch
02:00.40
1961
Carry Back
John Sellers
Mrs. Katherine Price
02:04.00
1960
Venetian Way
Bill Hartack
Sunny Blue Farm
02:02.40
1959
Tomy Lee
Bill Shoemaker
M/M F. Turner Jr.
02:02.20
1958
Tim Tam
Ismael Valenzuela
Calumet Farm
02:05.00
1957
Iron Liege
Bill Hartack
Calumet Farm
02:02.20
1956
Needles
David Erb
D & H Stable
02:03.40
1955
Swaps
Bill Shoemaker
R.C. Ellsworth
02:01.80
1954
Determine
Raymond York
A.J. Crevolin
02:03.00
1953
Dark Star
Hank Moreno
Cain Hoy Stable
02:02.00
1952
Hill Gail
Eddie Arcaro
Calumet Farm
02:01.60
1951
Count Turf
Conn McCreary
J.J. Amiel
02:02.60
1950
Middleground
William Boland
King Ranch
02:01.60
1949
Ponder
Steve Brooks
Calumet Farm
02:04.20
1948
Citation
Eddie Arcaro
Calumet Farm
02:05.40
1947
Jet Pilot
Eric Guerin
Maine Chance Farm
02:06.80
1946
Assault
Warren Mehrtens
King Ranch
02:06.60
1945
Hoop Jr
Eddie Arcaro
F.W. Hooper
02:07.00
1944
Pensive
Conn McCreary
Calumet Farm
02:04.20
1943
Count Fleet
Johnny Longden
Mrs. John D. Hertz
02:04.00
1942
Shut Out
Wayne Wright
Greentree Stable
02:04.40
1941
Whirlaway
Eddie Arcaro
Calumet Farm
02:01.40
1940
Gallahadion
Carroll Bierman
Milky Way Farm
02:05.00
1939
Johnstown
James Stout
Belair Stud
02:03.40
1938
Lawrin
Eddie Arcaro
Woolford Farm
02:04.80
1937
War Admiral
Charley Kurtsinger
Glen Riddle Farms
02:03.20
1936
Bold Venture
Ira Hanford
M.L. Schwartz
02:03.60
1935
Omaha
Willie Saunders
Belair Stud
02:05.00
1934
Cavalcade
Mack Garner
Brookmeade Stable
02:04.00
1933
Brokers Tip
Don Mead
E.R. Bradley
02:06.80
1932
Burgoo King
Eugene James
E.R. Bradley
02:05.20
1931
Twenty Grand
Charley Kurtsinger
Greentree Stable
02:01.80
1930
Gallant Fox
Earl Sande
Belair Stud
02:07.60
1929
Clyde Van Dusen
Linus McAtee
H.P. Gardner
02:10.80
1928
Reigh Count
Chick Lang
Mrs. John D. Hertz
02:10.40
1927
Whiskery
Linus McAtee
H.P. Whitney
02:06.00
1926
Bubbling Over
Albert Johnson
E.R. Bradley
02:03.80
1925
Flying Ebony
Earl Sande
G.A. Cochran
02:07.60
1924
Black Gold
John D Mooney
Mrs. R.M. Hoots
02:05.20
1923
Zev
Earl Sande
Rancocas Stable
02:05.40
1922
Morvich
Albert Johnson
Ben Block
02:04.60
1921
Behave Yourself
Charles Thompson
E.R. Bradley
02:04.20
1920
Paul Jones
Ted Rice
Ral Parr
02:09.00
1919
Sir Barton
Johnny Loftus
J.K.L. Ross
02:09.80
1918
Exterminator
William Knapp
W.S. Kilmer
02:10.80
1917
Omar Khayyam
Charles Borel
Billings, Johnson
02:04.60
1916
George Smith
Johnny Loftus
J. Sanford
02:04.00
1915
Regret
Joe Notter
H.P. Whitney
02:05.40
1914
Old Rosebud
John McCabe
H.C. Applegate
02:03.40
1913
Donerail
Roscoe Goose
T.P. Hayes
02:04.80
1912
Worth
Carol Shilling
H.C. Hallenbeck
02:09.40
1911
Meridian
George Archibald
R.F. Carman
02:05.00
1910
Donau
Fred Herbert
W. Gerst
02:06.40
1909
Wintergreen
Vincent Powers
J.B. Respess
02:08.20
1908
Stone Street
Arthur Pickens
C.E. & J.W. Hamilton
02:15.20
1907
Pink Star
Andy Minder
J. Hal Woodford
02:12.60
1906
Sir Huon
Roscoe Troxler
G.J. Long
02:09.00
1905
Agile
Jack Martin
S.S. Brown
02:10.80
1904
Elwood
Shorty Prior
Mrs. Charles Durnell
02:08.50
1903
Judge Himes
Hal Booker
C.R. Ellison
02:09.00
1902
Alan-a-Dale
Jimmy Winkfield
T.C. McDowell
02:08.75
1901
His Eminence
Jimmy Winkfield
F.B. Van Meter
02:07.75
1900
Liet. Gibson
Jimmy Boland
Charles H. Smith
02:06.25
1899
Manuel
Fred Taral
A.H. & D.H. Morris
02:12.00
1898
Plaudit
Willie Simms
J.E. Madden
02:09.00
1897
Typhoon ll
Buttons Garner
J.C. Cahn
02:12.50
1896
Ben Brush
Willie Simms
M.F. Dwyer
02:07.75
1895
Halma
Soup Perkins
B. McClelland
02:37.50
1894
Chant
Frank Goodale
Leigh, Rose
02:41.00
1893
Lookout
E Kunze
Cushing, Orth
02:39.25
1892
Azra
Lonnie Clayton
Bashford Manor
02:41.50
1891
Kingman
Isaac Murphy
Jacobin Stable
02:52.25
1890
Riley
Isaac Murphy
E. Corrigan
02:45.00
1889
Spokane
Thomas Kiley
Noah Armstrong
02:34.50
1888
Macbeth ll
George Covington
Chicago Stable
02:38.25
1887
Montrose
Isaac Lewis
Labold Bros.
02:39.25
1886
Ben Ali
Paul Duffy
J.B. Haggin
02:36.50
1885
Joe Cotton
Babe Henderson
J.T. Williams
02:37.25
1884
Buchanan
Isaac Murphy
Cottrill & Brown
02:40.25
1883
Leonatus
Billy Donohue
Chinn & Morgan
02:43.00
1882
Apollo
Babe Hurd
Morris, Patton
02:40.25
1881
Hindoo
Jim McLaughlin
Dwyer Bros.
02:40.00
1880
Fonso
George Lewis
J.S. Shawhan
02:37.50
1879
Lord Murphy
Charlie Shauer
G.W. Darden & Co.
02:37.00
1878
Day Star
Jimmy Waldron
T.J. Nichols
02:37.25
1877
Baden Baden
Billy Walker
Daniel Swigert
02:38.00
1876
Vagrant
R Swim
William Astor
02:38.25
1875
Aristides
Oliver Lewis
H.P. McGrath
02:37.75
Triple Crown History TRIPLE CROWN: The Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont stakes.
In the more-than-126-year history of the U.S. events, only eleven horses have ever won the U.S. Triple Crown:
No horse has swept the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and the Belmont since Affirmed in 1978. Six in the last ten years have failed even after winning the first two.
It has been 29 years............................................................. ________________________________________________________________________________
MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME By Stephen Foster
The sun shines bright in the old Kentucky home, Tis summer, the people are gay; The corn-top's ripe and the meadow's in the bloom While the birds make music all the day.
The young folks roll on the little cabin floor All merry, all happy and bright; By'n by hard times comes a knocking at the door Then my old Kentucky home, Good-night!
Weep no more my lady. Oh! Weep no more today! We will sing one song for my old Kentucky home For the old Kentucky home, far away.
Posted 2007-04-20 10:59 AM (#59684 - in reply to #59682) Subject: RE: The 133rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky - May 5, 2007 - 1 1/4 mile.
The 133nd Kentucky Derby at Churchil Downs in Louisville, Ky -
May 5, 2007 - 1 1/4 mile. Last Years winner (2006) - Winner: Barbaro Trainer: Michael Matz The Official Flower: The Run for the Roses. May 5, 2007 Official Drink: Mint Julep The Kentucky Oaks is the filly version of the triple crown. May 4, 2007 ________________________________________________________________________________
The 132nd Preakness Stakes at Pimlico in Baltimore, Maryland - May 19, 2007 - 1 3/16 mile 2006 - Winner: Bernardini Trainer: Tom Albertrani The Official Flower: The Run for the Black-eyed Susans. Official Drink: Black-Eyed Susan At Pimlico you have the Black-Eyed Susan for fillies. May 19, 2007 ________________________________________________________________________________
The 139th Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York - 1 1/2 mile - June 9,2007 2006 - Winner: Jazil Trainer: Kiaran McLaughin The Official Flower: The Run for the White Carnation Official Drink: Belmont Breeze At Belmont you have the Acorn for the fillies. June 9, 2007 ________________________________________________________________________________
No horse has swept the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and the Belmont since Affirmed in 1978. Six in the last ten years have failed even after winning the first two.
It has been 29 years.............................................................
Furlong: A furlong is an 1/8th of a mile Filly: A female thoroughbred age two through four, is known as a filly.
Posted 2007-04-20 11:01 AM (#59685 - in reply to #59684) Subject: RE: The 133rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky - May 5, 2007 - 1 1/4 mile.
Traditional drink of Kentucky and the Kentucky Derby. It has been served for hundreds of years to help cool down the hot Kentucky summers and is now served by the thousands on Kentucky Derby day at Churchill Downs.
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
fresh mint
Crushed ice
Kentucky Bourbon
PREPARATION:
Prepare mint syrup by boiling sugar and water together for 5 minutes. After it cools, pour it over 6-8 sprigs of mint (bruised slightly to release the taste) and refrigerate overnight in a covered container. __________________________________________
Black-Eyed Susan
Traditional drink of the Preakness. This is how it is served at the Alibi Breakfast at Pimlico and also to the fans at the Black-Eyed Susan and Preakness Stakes. Be careful as it is deceptively strong!
INGREDIENTS:
1 part Cointreau
1 part Mount Gay rum
1 part Vodka
Pineapple Juice
Orange Juice
PREPARATION:
Fill a highball glass with shaved ice, add the liquors first, then top off with equal parts of orange and pineapple juice. Stir and garnish with a lime wedge. __________________________________________
Belmont Breeze
The traditional drink of the Belmont Stakes since 1998. The previous drink was the White Carnation. This is the most expensive of the Triple Crown drinks at $10 a glass so you might want to try this one at home.
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 oz. Seagrams 7
3/4 oz. Harveys Bristol Cream Sherry
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
1 oz. Simple Syrup
(you may substitute 1 oz. of Sweet & Sour mix for the lemon juice and simple syrup)
1 1/2 oz. Fresh Orange juice
1 1/2 oz. Cranberry juice
1 oz. 7-Up
1 oz. of soda
fresh strawberry
lemon wedge
PREPARATION:
Shake first 6 ingredients with ice and top with half 7up and half soda, approximately one ounce of each. Garnish with fresh strawberry and a mint sprig and a lemon wedge. __________________________________________
White Carnation
The traditional drink of the Belmont, as served until 1997. It was replaced in 1998 by the Belmont Breeze.
INGREDIENTS:
2 oz. Vodka
1/2 oz. Peach Schnapps
2 oz. Orange Juice
Soda
Splash of Cream
Crushed ice
PREPARATION:
Stir liquors and soda together and pour over ice in a highball glass. Splash cream over top then garnish with an orange slice. __________________________________________
Posted 2007-04-20 11:21 AM (#59686 - in reply to #59685) Subject: RE: The 133rd Kentucky Derby at Churchil Downs in Louisville, Ky - May 5, 2007 - 1 1/4 mile.
Posted 2007-04-20 1:02 PM (#59691 - in reply to #59686) Subject: RE: The 133rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky - May 5, 2007 - 1 1/4 mile.
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Posts: 252 Location: Hunting Valley, Ohio
I will have the beer budwieser thank you Yep, it's BUD!
Posted 2007-04-29 1:41 PM (#60140 - in reply to #59691) Subject: RE: The 133rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky - May 5, 2007 - 1 1/4 mile.
Posted 2007-04-30 8:16 PM (#60204 - in reply to #59682) Subject: RE: The 133rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky - May 5, 2007 - 1 1/4 mile.
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I don't know who I favor,but on www.bloodhorse.com they're talking about Hard Spun burning up the track with "all but sparks" on his feet for his work out this morning.
Posted 2007-05-01 7:04 AM (#60229 - in reply to #59682) Subject: RE: The 133rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky - May 5, 2007 - 1 1/4 mile.
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Posts: 3802 Location: Rocky Mount N.C.
Putting my dime on "Curlin", he blistered the field at the Arkansas Derby by 10 1/2 lengths. Ran in third place until the far end of the track, he never layed his ears back nor did the jockey ever put the whip on him, rounding the fourth turn, he just walked away from the field. He ran like it was effortless. Horse seems solid, they didn't run him as a 2yo, so maybe he'll be a pretty good 3yo, not all broken down before the race begins.The horse is three for three, so he looks pretty good to me.
Posted 2007-05-02 9:06 AM (#60296 - in reply to #60229) Subject: RE: The 133rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky - May 5, 2007 - 1 1/4 mile.
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Posts: 252 Location: Hunting Valley, Ohio
We need the Official Field and Post positions. I think we'll see a 20 horse field this year.
Date: 5-2-2007 the Post positions will be picked later today.
Posted 2007-05-02 1:52 PM (#60312 - in reply to #60204) Subject: RE: The 133rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky - May 5, 2007 - 1 1/4 mile.
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Posts: 252 Location: Hunting Valley, Ohio
Wayneswife, Hard Spun got the #8 Post position.....Got a Chance!
Posted 2007-05-02 2:40 PM (#60316 - in reply to #60229) Subject: RE: The 133rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky - May 5, 2007 - 1 1/4 mile.
Posted 2007-05-02 3:31 PM (#60320 - in reply to #59682) Subject: RE: The 133rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky - May 5, 2007 - 1 1/4 mile.
Location: Central Arkansas
Curlin is my favorite also. He had an impressive win in the Arkansas Derby and still had alot of life left in him.
Posted 2007-05-02 3:37 PM (#60321 - in reply to #59682) Subject: RE: The 133rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky - May 5, 2007 - 1 1/4 mile.
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Posts: 648 Location: Coconut Creek, FL
Actually they have only drawn the order of selecting the post positions - the actual post position draw starts at 5 pm.
Surprisingly there have been quite a few winners from the far outside posts, so many in fact that it's not really considered all that bad a place to be. Several years ago, Neil Drysdale selected (post 15) for Fushaichi Pegasus since he was a nervous horse. He won the Derby with ease. Other winners from outside posts have included the following: '04 Smarty Jones #13, Monarchos #16, Charismatic #16, Grindstone #15, and Thunder Gulch #16
I went to the Derby in '82 and '88 and sat in the infield with 100,000 plus people - it was quite a party and experience to behold....
Posted 2007-05-03 12:19 PM (#60359 - in reply to #60358) Subject: Kentucky Derby Fast Facts
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Kentucky Derby Fast Facts
In the past 30 years or so, only one favorite has won it. It was Fusaichi Pegasus in 2000, who was owned by a Japanese businessman. Favorites have won 50 times in 132 races (38 per cent).
The winningest post position is #2 with 29 winners. Twelve winners won from post #1, and ten winners each from posts #4 and #5. None have won from post #15. More........................... http://horseracing.about.com/library/weekly/aa042101a.htm
Posted 2007-05-04 10:23 AM (#60401 - in reply to #59682) Subject: RE: The 133rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky - May 5, 2007 - 1 1/4 mile.
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ANY GREY HORSES? GRANDPA ALWAYS SAID TO BET ON THE GREY HORSE AND THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS IT WOULD HAVE PAYED OFF "BIG TIME".
The 132nd Preakness Stakes at Pimlico in Baltimore, Maryland - May 19, 2007 - 1 3/16 mile 2006 - Winner: Bernardini Trainer: Tom Albertrani The Official Flower: The Run for the Black-eyed Susans. Official Drink: Black-Eyed Susan At Pimlico you have the Black-Eyed Susan for fillies. May 19, 2007