$3 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (Grade I)
“The Run for the Roses” * * * “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” “America’s Greatest Race” * * * “The Oldest Continuously Held Major Sporting Event in America”
147th Running – Saturday, May 1, 2021 * 3-Year-Olds at 1 1/4 Miles on Dirt at Churchill Downs * Stakes Record – 1:59.40, Secretariat (1973)
The 2020s Year (Race No.) Winner (Age/Sex) Jockey (Weight) Second Time (Condition) Sire Gross Purse-Gr. Dis. (Starters) Owner(s) Trainer Third Odds (Margin) Bred (Color) Winner's Share-# 2020-Sept 5-Sa (14th) H3-Authentic (3c) John Velazquez (126) Tiz the Law* 2:00.61 (fast) Into Mischief $3,000,000-Gr. I
1 1/4 Miles (15) Spendthrift Farm LLC, MyRaceHorse Stable, Madaket Stables LLC & Starlight Racing Bob Baffert Mr. Big News 8.40-1 (1 ¼ lengths) Kentucky (B.) $1,860,000—146
The 2010s Year (Race No.) Winner (Age/Sex) Jockey (Weight) Second Time (Condition) Sire Gross Purse-Gr. Dis. (Starters) Owner(s) Trainer Third Odds (Margin) Bred (Color) Winner's Share-# 2019-May 4-Sa (12th) @-Country House (3c) Flavien Prat (126) Code of Honor 2:03.93 (sloppy) Lookin At Lucky $3,000,000-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (19) Mrs. J.V. Shields Jr., E.J.M. McFadden Jr. & LNJ Foxwoods Bill Mott Tacitus 65.20-1 (1 ¾ lengths) Kentucky (Ch.) $1,860,000—145 2018-May 5-Sa (12th) H3-Justify (3c)* Mike Smith (126) Good Magic 2:04.20 (sloppy) Scat Daddy $2,192,000-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (20) WinStar Farm, China Horse Club, Starlight Racing & Head of Plains Partners Bob Baffert Audible 2.90-1 (2 ½ lengths) Kentucky (Ch.) $1,432,000—144 2017-May 6-Sa (12th) Always Dreaming (3c)* John Velazquez (126) Lookin At Lee 2:03.59 (wet fast) Bodemeister $2,395,800-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (20) MeB Racing, Brooklyn Boyz, Teresa Viola, St Elias, Siena Farm & West Point Todd Pletcher Battle of Midway 4.70-1 (2 ¾ lengths) Kentucky (Dk B or Br.) $1,635,800—143 2016-May 7-Sa (12th) Nyquist (3c)* Mario Gutierrez (126) Exaggerator 2:01.31 (fast) Uncle Mo $2,391,600-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (20) Reddam Racing LLC (J. Paul Reddam) Doug O’Neill Gun Runner 2.30-1 (1 ¼ lengths) Kentucky (B.) $1,631,600—142 2015-May 2-Sa (11th) H3-American Pharoah (3c)* Victor Espinoza (126) Firing Line 2:03.02 (fast) Pioneerof the Nile $2,178,800-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (18) Zayat Stables LLC (Ahmed Zayat) Bob Baffert Dortmund 2.90-1 (1 length) Kentucky (B.) $1,418,800—141 2014-May 3-Sa (11th) H3-California Chrome (3c)* Victor Espinoza (126) Commanding Curve 2:03.66 (fast) Lucky Pulpit $2,177,800-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (19) Steve Coburn & Perry Martin Art Sherman Danza 2.50-1 (1 ¾ lengths) California (Ch.) $1,417,800—140 2013-May 4-Sa (11th) Orb (3c)* Joel Rosario (126) Golden Soul 2:02.89 (sloppy) Malibu Moon $2,174,800-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (19) Stuart S. Janney III & Phipps Stable (Ogden Mills “Dinny” Phipps) Claude “Shug” McGaughey III Revolutionary 5.40-1 (2 ½ lengths) Kentucky (B.) $1,414,800—139 2012-May 5-Sa (11th) 3-I’ll Have Another (3c) Mario Gutierrez (126) Bodemeister* 2:01.83 (fast) Flower Alley $2,219,600-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (20) Reddam Racing LLC (J. Paul Reddam) Doug O’Neill Dullahan 15.30-1 (1 ½ lengths) Kentucky (Ch.) $1,459,600—138 2011-May 7-Sa (11th) 3-Animal Kingdom (3c) John Velazquez (126) Nehro 2:02.04 (fast) Leroidesanimaux-BRZ $2,171,800-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (19) Team Valor International (Barry Irwin et al) Graham Motion Mucho Macho Man 20.90-1 (2 ¾ lengths) Kentucky (Ch.) $1,411,800—137 2010-May 1-Sa (11th) Super Saver (3c) Calvin Borel (126) Ice Box 2:04.45 (sloppy) Maria’s Mon $2,185,200-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (20) WinStar Farm LLC (Kenny Troutt & Bill Casner) Todd Pletcher Paddy O’Prado 8.00-1 (2 ½ lengths) Kentucky (B.) $1,425,200—136
@-Maximum Security, owned by Gary and Mary West, trained by Jason Servis and ridden by Luis Saez, crossed the finish line in first and Country House was second. After an inquiry, Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Stewards determined that Maximum Security drifted towards the outside nearing the 5/16-pole while leaving the final turn and meaningfully impacted the progress of War of Will (crossed the finish line in 8th), and, in turn, interfered with Long Range Toddy (17th) and Bodexpress (14th). As was typical procedure for an interference disqualification, Maximum Security was disqualified from first and placed 17th behind the lowest-placed horse that he interfered with, Long Range Toddy.
Favorites who finished off-the-board: Improbable (5th at 4.00-1 in 2019), Lookin At Lucky (6th at $6.30-1 in 2010) and Dialed In (8th at $5.20-1 in 2010)
The 2000s Year (Race No.) Winner (Age/Sex) Jockey (Weight) Second Time (Condition) Sire Gross Purse-Gr. Dis. (Starters) Owner(s) Trainer Third Odds (Margin) Bred (Color) Winner's Share-# 2009-May 2-Sa (10th) Mine That Bird (3g) Calvin Borel (126) Pioneerof the Nile 2:02.66 (sloppy) Birdstone $2,177,200-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (19) Double Eagle Ranch (Mark Allen) & Buena Suerte Equine (Dr. Leonard Blach) Bennie “Chip” Woolley Jr. Musket Man 50.60-1 (6 ¾ lengths) Kentucky (B.) $1,417,200—135 2008-May 3-Sa (10th) 3-Big Brown (3c)* Kent Desormeaux (126) f-Eight Belles 2:01.82 (fast) Boundary $2,211,800-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (20) IEAH Stables (Michael Iavarone) & Paul Pompa Jr. Rick Dutrow Jr. Denis of Cork 2.40-1 (4 ¾ lengths) Kentucky (B.) $1,451,800—134 2007-May 5-Sa (10th) Street Sense (3c)* Calvin Borel (126) Hard Spun 2:02.17 (fast) Street Cry-IRE $2,210,000-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (20) Jim Tafel LLC Carl Nafzger H-Curlin 4.90-1 (2 ¼ lengths) Kentucky (Dk. B. or Br.) $1,450,000—133 2006-May 6-Sa (10th) Barbaro (3c) Edgar Prado (126) Bluegrass Cat 2:01.36 (fast) Dynaformer $2,213,200-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (20) Lael Stables (Roy & Gretchen Jackson) Michael Matz Steppenwolfer 6.10-1 (6 ½ lengths) Kentucky (Dk. B. or Br.) $1,453,200—132 2005-May 7-Sa (10th) Giacomo (3c) Mike Smith (126) Closing Argument 2:02.75 (fast) Holy Bull $2,399,600-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (20) Jerry & Ann Moss John Shirreffs 3-Afleet Alex 50.30-1 (½-length) Kentucky (Gr./Ro.) $1,639,600—131 2004-May 1-Sa (10th) 3-Smarty Jones (3c)* Stewart Elliott (126) Lion Heart 2:04.06 (sloppy) Elusive Quality $1,184,800-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (18) Someday Farm (Roy & Pat Chapman) John Servis Imperialism 4.10-1 (2 ¾ lengths) Pennsylvania (Ch.) $884.800—130 2003-May 3-Sa (10th) 3-Funny Cide (3g) Jose Santos (126) Empire Maker* 2:01.19 (fast) Distorted Humor $1,100,200-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (16) Sackatoga Stable (Jack Knowlton et al) Barclay Tagg Peace Rules 12.80-1 (1 ¾ lengths) New York (Ch.) $800,200—129 2002-May 4-Sa (9th) 3-War Emblem (3c) Victor Espinoza (126) Proud Citizen 2:01.13 (fast) Our Emblem $1,175,000-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (18) The Thoroughbred Corp. (Prince Ahmed bin Salman) Bob Baffert Perfect Drift 20.50-1 (4 lengths) Kentucky (Dk. B. or Br.) $875,000—128 2001-May 5-Sa (8th) Monarchos (3c) Jorge Chavez (126) Invisible Ink 1:59.97 (fast) Maria’s Mon $1,112,000-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (17) John Oxley John Ward Jr. Congaree 10.50-1 (4 ¾ lengths) Kentucky (Gr./Ro.) $812,000—127 2000-May 6-Sa (8th) Fusaichi Pegasus (3c)* Kent Desormeaux (126) Aptitude 2:01.12 (fast) Mr. Prospector $1,188,400-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (19) Fusao Sekiguchi Neil Drysdale Impeachment 2.30-1 (1 ½ lengths) Kentucky (Ch.) $888,400—126
Favorites who finished off-the-board: Point Given (5th at $1.80-1 in 2001), Harlan’s Holiday (7th at $6.00-1 in 2002), Bellamy Road (7th at $2.60-1 in 2005), Sweetnorthernsaint (7th at $5.50-1 in 2006) and Friesan Fire (18th at $3.80-1 in 2009)
The 1990s Year (Race No.) Winner (Age/Sex) Jockey (Weight) Second Time (Condition) Sire Gross Purse-Gr. Dis. (Starters) Owner(s) Trainer Third Odds (Margin) Bred (Color) Winner's Share-# 1999-May 1-Sa (8th) H3-Charismatic (3c) Chris Antley (126) Menifee 2:03.29 (fast) Summer Squall $1,186,200-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (19) Bob & Beverly Lewis D. Wayne Lukas Cat Thief 31.30-1 (neck) Kentucky (Ch.) $886,200—125 1998-May 2-Sa (8th) 3-Real Quiet (3c) Kent Desormeaux (126) Victory Gallop 2:02.38 (fast) Quiet American $1,038,800-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (15) Mike Pegram Bob Baffert Indian Charlie* 8.40-1 (½-length) Kentucky (B.) $738,800—124 1997-May 3-Sa (8th) HOF (07) 3-Silver Charm (3c) Gary Stevens (126) Captain Bodgit* 2:02.44 (fast) Silver Buck $1,000,000-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (13) Bob & Beverly Lewis Bob Baffert Free House 4.00-1 (head) Florida (Gr./Ro.) $700,000—123 1996-May 4-Sa (8th) Grindstone (3c) Jerry Bailey (126) Cavonnier 2:01.06 (fast) Unbridled $1,169,800-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (19) Overbrook Farm (William T. Young) D. Wayne Lukas Prince of Thieves 5.90-1 (nose) Kentucky (Dk. B. or Br.) $869,800—122 1995-May 6-Sa (8th) 3-Thunder Gulch (3c) Gary Stevens (126) Tejano Run 2:01.27 (fast) Gulch $957,400-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (19) Michael Tabor D. Wayne Lukas Timber Country* 24.50-1 (2 ¼ lengths) Kentucky (Ch.) $707,400—121 1994-May 7-Sa (8th) Go for Gin (3c) Chris McCarron (126) Strodes Creek 2:03.72 (sloppy) Cormorant $878,800-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (14) Bill Condren & Joe Cornacchia Nick Zito Blumin Affair 9.10-1 (2 lengths) Kentucky (B.) $628,800—120 1993-May 1-Sa (8th) Sea Hero (3c) Jerry Bailey (126) 3-Prairie Bayou* 2:02.42 (fast) Polish Navy $985,900-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (19) Rokeby Stable (Paul Mellon) Mac Miller Wild Gale 12.90-1 (2 ½ lengths) Virginia (B.) $735,900—119 1992-May 2-Sa (8th) Lil E. Tee (3c) Pat Day (126) Casual Lies 2:03.04 (fast) At the Threshold $974,800-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (18) Cal Partee Lynn Whiting Dance Floor 16.80-1 (1 length) Pennsylvania (B.) $724,800—118 1991-May 4-Sa (8th) Strike the Gold (3c) Chris Antley (126) Best Pal 2:03.08 (fast) Alydar $905,800-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (16) Bill Condren, Joe Cornacchia & B. Giles Brophy Nick Zito Mane Minister 4.80-1 (1 ¾ lengths) Kentucky (Ch.) $655,800—117 1990-May 5-Sa (8th) 3-Unbridled (3c) Craig Perret (126) Summer Squall 2:02 (good) Fappiano $756,000-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (15) Frances A. Genter Stable Inc. Carl Nafzger Pleasant Tap 10.80-1 (3 ½ lengths) Florida (B.) $581,000—116
Favorites who finished off-the-board: Mister Frisky (8th at $1.90-1 in 1990), Hansel (10th at $2.50-1 in 1991), Arazi (8th at $0.90-1 in 1992), Holy Bull (12th at $2.20-1 in 1994), Unbridled’s Song (5th at $3.50-1 in 1996) and General Challenge/Excellent Meeting (11th & 5th at $4.80-1 in 1999) HOF (Year Enshrined)=Hall of Fame
The 1980s Year (Race No.) Winner (Age/Sex) Jockey (Weight) Second Time (Condition) Sire Gross Purse-Gr. Dis. (Starters) Owner(s) Trainer Third Odds (Margin) Bred (Color) Winner's Share-# 1989-May 6-Sa (8th) HOF (96) H3-Sunday Silence (3c) Pat Valenzuela (126) Easy Goer* 2:05 (muddy) Halo $749,200-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (15) Arthur Hancock III, Ernest Gaillard & Charlie Whittingham Charlie Whittingham Awe Inspiring* 3.10-1 (2 ½ lengths) Kentucky (Dk. B. or Br.) $574,200—115 1988-May 7-Sa (8th) HOF (00) 3F-Winning Colors (3f) Gary Stevens (121) Forty Niner 2:02 1/5 (fast) Caro-IRE $793,600-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (17) Eugene Klein D. Wayne Lukas 3-Risen Star 3.40-1 (neck) Kentucky (Ro.) $611,200—114 1987-May 2-Sa (8th) HOF (93) 3-Alysheba (3c) Chris McCarron (126) Bet Twice 2:03 2/5 (fast) Alydar $793,600-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (17) Dorothy & Pamela Scharbauer Jack Van Berg Avies Copy 8.40-1 (¾-length) Kentucky (B.) $618,600—113 1986-May 3-Sa (8th) Ferdinand (3c) Bill Shoemaker (126) Bold Arrangement-GB 2:02 4/5 (fast) Nijinsky II $784,400-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (16) Elizabeth Keck Charlie Whittingham Broad Brush 17.70-1 (2 ¼ lengths) Kentucky (Ch.) $609,400—112 1985-May 4-Sa (8th) H3-Spend a Buck (3c) Angel Cordero Jr. (126) Stephan’s Odyssey 2:00 1/5 (fast) Buckaroo $581,800-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (13) Hunter Farm (Dennis Diaz) Cam Gambolati Chief’s Crown* 4.10-1 (5 ¼ lengths) Kentucky (B.) $406,800—111 1984-May 5-Sa (8th) 3-Swale (3c) Laffit Pincay Jr. (126) Coax Me Chad 2:02 2/5 (fast) Seattle Slew $712,400-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (20) Claiborne Farm (Seth Hancock) Woody Stephens At The Threshold 3.40-1 (3 ¼ lengths) Kentucky (Dk. B. or Br.) $537,400—110 1983-May 7-Sa (8th) Sunny’s Halo-CAN (3c) Eddie Delahoussaye (126) Desert Wine 2:02 1/5 (fast) Halo $531,000-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (20) D.J. Foster Racing Stable David Cross Jr. Caveat 2.50-1 (2 lengths) Canada (Ch.) $426,000—109 1982-May 1-Sa (8th) Gato Del Sol (3c) Eddie Delahoussaye (126) Laser Light 2:02 2/5 (fast) Cougar II $550,100-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (19) Arthur Hancock III & Leone Peters Eddie Gregson Reinvested 21.20-1 (2 ½ lengths) Kentucky (Gr.) $428,850—108 1981-May 2-Sa (8th) 3-Pleasant Colony (3c) Jorge Velasquez (126) Woodchopper 2:02 (fast) His Majesty $413,450-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (21) Buckland Farm (Thomas Evans) John Campo Partez 3.50-1 (¾-length) Virginia (Dk. B. or Br.) $317,200—107 1980-May 3-Sa (8th) HOF (86) 3F-Genuine Risk (3f) Jacinto Vasquez (121) Rumbo 2:02 (fast) Exclusive Native $339,300-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (13) Mrs. Bertram (Diana) Firestone LeRoy Jolley Jaklin Klugman 13.30-1 (1 length) Kentucky (Ch.) $250,550—106
Favorites who finished off-the-board: Rockhill Native (5th at $2.10 in 1980), Proud Appeal/Golden Derby (18th and 21st at $2.30-1 in 1981), Air Forbes One (7th at $2.70-1 in 1982), Marfa/Balboa Native/Total Departure (5th, 9th and 20th at $2.40-1 in 1983), Life’s Magic/Althea (8th and 19th at $2.80-1 in 1984), Show Chief (11th at $2.10-1 in 1986), Demons Begone (DNF at $2.20-1 in 1987) and Private Terms (9th at $3.40-1 in 1988) HOF (Year Enshrined)=Hall of Fame
The 1970s Year (Race No.) Winner (Age/Sex) Jockey (Weight) Second Time (Condition) Sire Gross Purse-Gr. Dis. (Starters) Owner(s) Trainer Third Odds (Margin) Bred (Color) Winner's Share-# 1979-May 5-Sa (8th) HOF (82) 3-Spectacular Bid (3c)* Ronnie Franklin (126) General Assembly 2:02 2/5 (fast) Bold Bidder $317,400-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (10) Hawksworth Farm (Harry, Teresa & Tom Meyerhoff) Grover “Bud” Delp Golden Act 0.60-1 (2 ¾ lengths) Kentucky (Gr.) $228,650—105
1978-May 6-Sa (8th) HOF (80) H3-Affirmed (3c) Steve Cauthen (126) Alydar* 2:01 1/5 (fast) Exclusive Native $239,400-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (11) Harbor View Farm (Louis Wolfson) Laz Barrera Believe It 1.80-1 (1 ½ lengths) Florida (Ch.) $186,900—104
1977-May 7-Sa (8th) HOF (81) H3-Seattle Slew (3c)* Jean Cruguet (126) Run Dusty Run 2:02 1/5 (fast) Bold Reasoning $267,200-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (15) Karen Taylor Billy Turner Jr. Sanhedrinb 0.50-1 (1 ¾ lengths) Kentucky (Dk. B. or Br.) $214,700—103
1976-May 1-Sa (8th) 3-Bold Forbes (3c) Angel Cordero Jr. (126) Honest Pleasure* 2:01 3/5 (fast) Irish Castle $217,700-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (9) E. Rodriguez Tizol Laz Barrera Elocutionist 3.00-1 (1 length) Kentucky (Dk. B. or Br.) $165,200—102 1975-May 3-Sa (8th) HOF (95) Foolish Pleasure (3c)* Jacinto Vasquez (126) Avatar 2:02 (fast) What A Pleasure $262,100-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (15) John Greer LeRoy Jolley Diabolo 1.90-1 (1 ¾ lengths) Florida (B.) $209,600—101 1974-May 4-Sa (8th) Cannonade (3c)* Angel Cordero Jr. (126) Hudson County 2:04 (fast) Bold Bidder $326,500-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (23) John Olin Woody Stephens Agitate a-1.50-1 (2 ¼ lengths) Kentucky (B.) $274,000—100
1973-May 5-Sa (9th) HOF (74) H3-Secretariat (3c)* Ron Turcotte (126) Sham TR-1:59 2/5 (fast) Bold Ruler $198,800-Gr. I 1 1/4 Miles (13) Meadow Stable (Penny Chenery) Lucien Laurin Our Native a-1.50-1 (2 ½ lengths) Kentucky (Ch.) $155,050—99
1972-May 6-Sa (9th) HOF (98) Riva Ridge (3c)* Ron Turcotte (126) No Le Hace 2:01 4/5 (fast) First Landing $182,800 1 1/4 Miles (16) Meadow Stable (Penny Chenery) Lucien Laurin Hold Your Peace 1.50-1 (3 ¼ lengths) Kentucky (B.) $140,300—98 1971-May 1-Sa (9th) 3-Canonero II (3c) Gustavo Avila (126) Jim French 2:03 1/5 (fast) Pretendre-GB $188,000 1 1/4 Miles (20) Edgar Caibett Juan Arias Bold Reason f-8.70-1 (3 ¾ lengths) Kentucky (B.) $145,500—97 1970-May 2-Sa (9th) Dust Commander (3c) Mike Manganello (126) My Dad George 2:03 2/5 (good) Bold Commander $168,300 1 1/4 Miles (17) Robert Lehmann Don Combs High Echelon 15.30-1 (5 lengths) Illinois (Ch.) $127,800—96
Favorites who finished off-the-board: Unconscious (5th at $2.80-1 in 1971) HOF (Year Enshrined)=Hall of Fame
The 1960s Year (Race No.) Winner (Age/Sex) Jockey (Weight) Second Time (Condition) Sire Gross Purse Dis. (Starters) Owner(s) Trainer Third Odds (Margin) Bred (Color) Winner's Share-# 1969-May 3-Sa (8th) HOF (88) Majestic Prince (3c)* Bill Hartack (126) H3-Arts and Letters 2:01 4/5 (fast) Raise A Native $155,700 1 1/4 Miles (8) Frank McMahon Johnny Longden Dike 1.40-1 (neck) Kentucky (Ch.) $113,200—95 1968-May 4-Sa (7th) @-3-Forward Pass (3c)* Ismael “Milo” Valenzuela (126) Francie’s Hat 2:02 1/5 (fast) On-And-On $165,100 1 1/4 Miles (14) Calumet Farm (Lucille Parker Wright Markey) Henry Forrest T.V. Commerical 2.20-1 (1 ½ lengths) Kentucky (B.) $122,600—94 1967-May 6-Sa (7th) Proud Clarion (3c) Bobby Ussery (126) Barbs Delight 2:00 3/5 (fast) Hail to Reason $162,200 1 1/4 Miles (14) Darby Dan Farm (John Galbreath) Loyd “Boo” Gentry Jr. H3-Damascus* 30.10-1 (1 length) Kentucky (B.) $119,700—93 1966-May 7-Sa (7th) Kauai King (3c)* Don Brumfield (126) Advocator 2:02 (fast) Native Dancer $163,000 1 1/4 Miles (15) Ford Stable (Michael Ford) Henry Forrest Blue Skyer 2.40-1 (½-length) Maryland (Dk. B. or Br.) $120,500—92 1965-May 1-Sa (7th) Lucky Debonair (3c) Bill Shoemaker (126) Dapper Dan 2:01 1/5 (fast) Vertex $154,500 1 1/4 Miles (11) Ada Rice Frank Catrone 3-Tom Rolfe 4.30-1 (neck) Kentucky (B.) $112,000—91 1964-May 2-Sa (7th) HOF (76) 3-Northern Dancer-CAN (3c) Bill Hartack (126) Hill Rise* TR-2:00 (fast) Nearctic $156,800 1 1/4 Miles (12) Windfields Farm (E.P. Taylor) Horatio Luro The Scoundrel 3.40-1 (neck) Canada (B.) $114,300—90 1963-May 4-Sa (7th) 3-Chateaugay (3c) Braulio Baeza (126) Never Bend 2:01 4/5 (fast) Swaps $151,400 1 1/4 Miles (9) Darby Dan Farm (John Galbreath) James P. “Jimmy” Conway Candy Spots* 9.40-1 (1 ¼ lengths) Kentucky (Ch.) $108,900—89 1962-May 5-Sa (7th) Decidedly (3c) Bill Hartack (126) Roman Line TR-2:00 2/5 (fast) Determine $162,150 1 1/4 Miles (15) El Peco Ranch (George Pope Jr.) Horatio Luro Ridan* 8.70-1 (2 ¼ lengths) California (Gr.) $119,650—88 1961-May 6-Sa (7th) HOF (75) 3-Carry Back (3c)* Johnny Sellers (126) Crozier 2:04 (good) Saggy $163,000 1 1/4 Miles (15) Katherine Price Jack Price Bass Clef 2.50-1 (¾-length) Florida (Br.) $120,500—87 1960-May 7-Sa (7th) Venetian Way (3c) Bill Hartack (126) Bally Ache 2:02 2/5 (good) Royal Coinage $158,950 1 1/4 Miles (13) Sunny Blue Farm (Isaac Blumberg) Victor “Vic” Sovinski Victoria Park 6.30-1 (3 ½ lengths) Kentucky (Ch.) $114,850—86
@-Dancer’s Image, owned by Peter Fuller, trained by Lou Cavalaris and ridden by Bobby Ussery, crossed the finish line in first and Forward Pass was second. Because Dancer’s Image tested positive in a mandatory post-race drug test for a trace of the prohibited medication phenylbutazone (a now legal anti-inflammatory commonly known as bute), he was disqualified to last and purse money was redistributed by orders of the Kentucky State Racing Commission. . .H-Horse of the Year HOF (Year Enshrined)=Hall of Fame
Favorites who finished off-the-board: Tompion (4th at $1.10-1 in 1960) and Bold Lad (10th at $2.00-1 in 1965)
The 1950s Year (Race No.) Winner (Age/Sex) Jockey (Weight) Second Time (Condition) Sire Gross Purse Dis. (Starters) Owner(s) Trainer Third Odds (Margin) Bred (Color) Winner's Share-# 1959-May 2-Sa (7th) Tomy Lee-GB (3c) Bill Shoemaker (126) H3-Sword Dancer 2:02 1/5 (fast) Tudor Minstrel-GB $163,750 1 1/4 Miles (17) Fred & Juliette Turner Jr. Frank Childs First Landing* 3.70-1 (nose) England (B.) $119,650—85 1958-May 3-Sa (7th) HOF (85) 3-Tim Tam (3c) Ismael “Milo” Valenzuela (126) Lincoln Road 2:05 (muddy) Tom Fool $160,500 1 1/4 Miles (14) Calumet Farm (Lucille Parker Wright Markey) H.A. “Jimmy” Jones Noureddin 2.10-1 (½-length) Kentucky (Dk. B. or Br.) $116,400—84 1957-May 4-Sa (7th) #-Iron Liege (3c) Bill Hartack (126) Gallant Man-GB 2:02 1/5 (fast) Bull Lea $152,050 1 1/4 Miles (9) Calumet Farm (Lucille Parker Wright Markey) H.A. “Jimmy” Jones Round Table 8.40-1 (nose) Kentucky (B.) $107,950—83 1956-May 5-Sa (7th) HOF (00) 3-Needles (3c)* Dave Erb (126) Fabius 2:03 2/5 (fast) Ponder $167,550 1 1/4 Miles (17) D & H Stable (Jack Dudley & Bonnie Heath) Hugh Fontaine Come on Red 1.60-1 (¾-length) Florida (B.) $123,450—82 1955-May 7-Sa (7th) HOF (66) Swaps (3c) Bill Shoemaker (126) H3-Nashua* 2:01 4/5 (fast) Khaled-GB $152,500 1 1/4 Miles (10) Rex Ellsworth Mesh Tenney Summer Tan 2.80-1 (1 ½ lengths) California (Ch.) $108,400—81 1954-May 1-Sa (7th) Determine (3c) Ray York (126) Hasty Road 2:03 (fast) Alibhai-GB $124,100 1 1/4 Miles (17) Andy Crevolin Willie Molter Hasseyampa c-4.30-1 (1 ½ lengths) Kentucky (Gr.) $102,050—80 1953-May 2-Sa (7th) @-Dark Star (3c) Henry “Hank” Moreno (126) 3-Native Dancer* 2:02 (fast) Royal Gem-AUS $118,100 1 1/4 Miles (11) Cain Hoy Stable (Harry Guggenheim) Eddie Hayward Invigorator 24.90-1 (head) Kentucky (Br.) $90,050—79 1952-May 3-Sa (7th) Hill Gail (3c)* Eddie Arcaro (126) Sub Fleet 2:01 3/5 (fast) Bull Lea $124,350 1 1/4 Miles (16) Calumet Farm (Lucille Parker Wright Markey) Ben Jones Blue Man 1.10-1 (2 lengths) Kentucky (Dk. B. or Br.) $96,300—78 1951-May 5-Sa (7th) Count Turf (3c) Conn McCreary (126) Royal Mustang 2:02 3/5 (fast) Count Fleet $126,100 1 1/4 Miles (20) Jack Amiel Sol Rutchick Ruhe f-14.60-1 (4 lengths) Kentucky (B.) $98,050—77 1950-May 6-Sa (7th) Middleground (3c) Bill Boland (126) H3-Hill Prince 2:01 3/5 (fast) Bold Venture $120,700 1 1/4 Miles (14) King Ranch (Robert Kleberg) Max Hirsch Mr. Trouble a-7.90-1 (1 ¼ lengths) Texas (Ch.) $92,650—76
#-The 1957 Kentucky Derby is best known for leading jockey Bill Shoemaker’s misjudge of the finish line when he stood up too early in the irons which caused Gallant Man to slow and allowed Iron Liege to win by a nose. . . . @-Dark Star was the only horse to ever beat 1953 Champion 3-Year-Old and 1954 Horse of the Year Native Dancer, who finished his Hall of Fame career with 21 wins and $785,240 in 22 starts. HOF (Year Enshrined)=Hall of Fame
Favorites who finished off-the-board: Your Host (9th at $1.60-1 in 1950), Battle Morn (6th at $2.80-1 in 1951), Correlation (6th at $3.00-1 in 1954) and Bold Ruler (4th at $1.20 in 1957)
The 1940s Year (Race No.) Winner (Age/Sex) Jockey (Weight) Second Time (Condition) Sire Gross Purse Dis. (Starters) Owner(s) Trainer Third Odds (Margin) Bred (Color) Winner's Share-# 1949-May 7-Sa (7th) Ponder (3c) Steve Brooks (126) 3-Capot 2:04 1/5 (fast) Pensive $119,650 1 1/4 Miles (14) Calumet Farm (Warren Wright Sr.) Ben Jones Palestinian 16.00-1 (3 lengths) Kentucky (Dk. B. or Br.) $91,600—75
1948-May 1-Sa (7th) HOF (59) H3-Citation (3c)* Eddie Arcaro (126) Coaltown* 2:05 2/5 (sloppy) Bull Lea $111,450 1 1/4 Miles (6) Calumet Farm (Warren Wright Sr.) Ben Jones My Request a-0.40-1 (3 ½ lengths) Kentucky (B.) $83,400—74
1947-May 3-Sa (7th) Jet Pilot (3c) Eric Guerin (126) 3-Phalanx* 2:06 4/5 (slow) Blenheim-GB $109,660 1 1/4 Miles (13) Main Chance Farm (Elizabeth Graham) “Silent” Tom Smith Faultless 5.40-1 (head) Kentucky (Ch.) $92,160—73
1946-May 4-Sa (7th) HOF (64) H3-Assault (3c) Warren Mehrtens (126) Spy Song 2:06 3/5 (slow) Bold Venture $113,900 1 1/4 Miles (17) King Ranch (Robert Kleberg) Max Hirsch Hampden 8.20-1 (8 lengths) Texas (Ch.) $96,400—72
1945-June 9-Sa (7th) Hoop Jr. (3c) Eddie Arcaro (126) Pot O’ Luck* 2:07 (muddy) Sir Gallahad-FR $76,850 1 1/4 Miles (16) Fred Hooper Ivan Parke Darby Dieppe 3.70-1 (6 lengths) Kentucky (B.) $64,850—71 1944-May 6-Sa (7th) Pensive (3c) Conn McCreary (126) Broadcloth 2:04 1/5 (good) Hyperion-GB $76,675 1 1/4 Miles (16) Calumet Farm (Warren Wright Sr.) Ben Jones Stir Up* 7.10-1 (4 ½ lengths) Kentucky (Ch.) $64,675—70
1943-May 1-Sa (7th) HOF (62) H3-Count Fleet (3c)* Johnny Longden (126) Blue Swords 2:04 (fast) Reigh Count $72,725 1 1/4 Miles (10) Mrs. John D. Hertz (Fannie Kesner) Don Cameron Slide Rule 0.40-1 (3 lengths) Kentucky (Br.) $60,725—69
1942-May 2-Sa (7th) Shut Out (3c)* Wayne Wright (126) 3-Alsab 2:04 2/5 (fast) Equipoise $76,225 1 1/4 Miles (15) Greentree Stable (Helen Hay Whitney) John Gaver Sr. Valdina Orphan a-1.90-1 (2 ¼ lengths) Kentucky (Ch.) $64,225—68
1941-May 3-Sa (7th) HOF (59) H3-Whirlaway (3c)* Eddie Arcaro (126) Staretor TR-2:01 2/5 (fast) Blenheim-GB $73,275 1 1/4 Miles (11) Calumet Farm (Warren Wright Sr.) Ben Jones Market Wise 2.90-1 (8 lengths) Kentucky (Ch.) $61,275—67
1940-May 4-Sa (7th) Gallahadion (3c) Carroll Bierman (126) 3-Bimelech* 2:05 (fast) Sir Gallahad-FR $72,150 1 1/4 Miles (8) Milky Way Farm (Ethel Mars) Roy Waldron Dit 35.20-1 (1 ½ lengths) Kentucky (B.) $60,150—66
Favorites who finished off-the-board: Lord Boswell/Knockdown/Perfect Bahram (4th, 5th and 9th at $1.10-1 in 1946) and Olympia (6th at $0.90-1 in 1949). . .H-Horse of the Year HOF (Year Enshrined)=Hall of Fame
The 1930s Year (Race No.) Winner (Age/Sex) Jockey (Weight) Second Time (Condition) Sire Gross Purse Dis. (Starters) Owner(s) Trainer Third Odds (Margin) Bred (Color) Winner's Share-# 1939-May 6-Sa (7th) HOF (92) Johnstown (3c)* Jimmy Stout (126) H3-Challedon 2:03 2/5 (fast) Jamestown $56,350 1 1/4 Miles (8) Belair Stud (William Woodward Sr.) “Sunny Jim” Fitzsimmons Heather Broom 0.60-1 (8 lengths) Kentucky (B.) $46,350—65 1938-May 7-Sa Lawrin (3c) Eddie Arcaro (126) Dauber 2:04 4/5 (fast) Insco $57,050 1 1/4 Miles (10) Woolford Farm (Herbert Woolf) Ben Jones Can’t Wait 8.60-1 (1 length) Kansas (Br.) $47,050—64
1937-May 8-Sa (6th) HOF (58) H3-War Admiral (3c)* Charlie Kurtsinger (126) Pompoon 2:03 1/5 (fast) Man o’ War $62,050 1 1/4 Miles (20) Glen Riddle Farms (Samuel Riddle) George Conway Reaping Reward 1.60-1 (1 ¾ lengths) Kentucky (Br.) $52,050—63
1936-May 2-Sa (6th) Bold Venture (3c) Ira “Babe” Hanford (126) Brevity* 2:03 3/5 (fast) St. Germans $47,725 1 1/4 Miles (14) Morton Schwartz Max Hirsch Indian Broom 20.50-1 (head) Kentucky (Ch.) $37,725—62
1935-May 4-Sa (6th) HOF (65) 3-Omaha (3c) Willie “Smokey” Saunders (126) Roman Soldier 2:05 (good) Gallant Fox $49,525 1 1/4 Miles (18) Belair Stud (William Woodward Sr.) “Sunny Jim” Fitzsimmons Whiskolo 4.00-1 (1 ½ lengths) Kentucky (Ch.) $39,525—61
1934-May 5-Sa (6th) HOF (93) H3-Cavalcade (3c)* Mack Garner (126) Discovery 2:04 (fast) Lancegaye-GB $36,675 1 1/4 Miles (13) Brookemeade Stable (Isabel Dodge Sloane) Robert Smith Agrarian a-1.50-1 (2 ½ lengths) New Jersey (Br.) $28,175—60 1933-May 6-Sa (6th) @-Brokers Tip (3c) Don Meade (126) 3-Head Play 2:06 4/5 (good) Black Toney $58,925 1 1/4 Miles (13) Col. E.R. Bradley Herbert J. “Derby Dick” Thompson Charley O.* 8.93-1 (nose) Kentucky (Br.) $48,925—59 1932-May 7-Sa (5th)+ 3-Burgoo King (3c) Eugene James (126) Economic 2:05 1/5 (fast) Bubbling Over $62,350 1 1/4 Miles (20) Col. E.R. Bradley Herbert J. “Derby Dick” Thompson Stepenfetchit a-5.62-1 (5 lengths) Kentucky (Ch.) $52,350—58 1931-May 16-Sa (5th) HOF (57) H3-Twenty Grand (3c)* Charlie Kurtsinger (126) Sweep All TR-2:01 4/5 (fast) St. Germans-GB $58,725 1 1/4 Miles (12) Greentree Stable (Helen Hay Whitney) James Rowe Jr. Mate a-0.88-1 (4 lengths) Kentucky (B.) $48,725—57
1930-May 17-Sa (5th) HOF (57) H3-Gallant Fox (3c)* Earl Sande (126) Gallant Knight 2:07 3/5 (good) Sir Gallahad-FR $60,725 1 1/4 Miles (15) Belair Stud (William Woodward Sr.) “Sunny Jim” Fitzsimmons Ned O. 1.19-1 (2 lengths) Kentucky (B.) $50,725—56
@-1933 is best known as “The Fighting Finish” because Brokers Tip’s jockey Don Meade and Head Play’s rider Herb Fisher literally fought one another atop their mounts down the stretch. . . .+ 1932 was the start of the tradition of running the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May (the lone exception was June 9, 1945 due to WWII) . . . H=Horse of the Year … HOF (Year Enshrined)=Hall of Fame
Favorites who finished off-the-board: Tick On (6th at $1.84-1 in 1932), Nellie Flag (4th at $3.80-1 in 1935) and Fighting Fox (6th at $1.40-1 in 1938)
The 1920s Year (Race No.) Winner (Age/Sex) Jockey (Weight) Second Time (Condition) Sire Gross Purse Dis. (Starters) Owner(s) Trainer Third Odds (Margin) Bred (Color) Winner's Share-# 1929-May 18-Sa Clyde Van Dusen (3g) Linus “Pony” McAtee (126) Naishapur 2:10 4/5 (muddy) Man o’ War $63,950 1 1/4 Miles (21) Herbert Gardner Clyde Van Dusen Panchio 3.00-1 (2 lengths) Kentucky (Ch.) $53,950—55 1928-May 19-Sa HOF (78) H3-Reigh Count (3c)* Charles “Chick” Lang (126) Misstep 2:10 2/5 (heavy) Sunreigh-GB $65,375 1 1/4 Miles (22) Mrs. John D. Hertz (Fannie Kesner) Bert Michell Toro a-2.06-1 (3 lengths) Virginia (Ch.) $55,375—54 1927-May 14-Sa 3-Whiskery (3c)* Linus “Pony” McAtee (126) Osmand 2:06 (slow) Whisk Broom II $61,000 1 1/4 Miles (15) Harry Payne Whitney Fred Hopkins Jock a-2.40-1 (head) Kentucky (Br.) $51,000—53 1926-May 15-Sa Bubbling Over (3c)* Albert Johnson (126) Bagenbaggage* 2:03 4/5 (fast) North Star-GB $60,075 1 1/4 Miles (13) Idle Hour Stock Farm (Col. E.R. Bradley) Herbert J. “Derby Dick” Thompson Rock Man a-1.90-1 (5 lengths) Kentucky (Ch.) $50,075—52 1925-May 16-Sa Flying Ebony (3c) Earl Sande (126) Captain Hal 2:07 3/5 (sloppy) The Finn $62,950 1 1/4 Miles (20) Gifford Cochran William Duke Son of John f-3.15-1 (1 ½ lengths) Kentucky (Blk.) $52,950—51 1924-May 17-Sa HOF (89) Black Gold (3c)* John “Sit Still” Mooney (126) Chilhowee 2:05 1/5 (fast) Black Toney $62,775 1 1/4 Miles (19) Rosa Hoots Hanly Webb Beau Butler 1.75-1 (½-length) Kentucky (Blk.) $52,775—50 1923-May 19-Sa HOF (83) H3-Zev (3c) Earl Sande (126) Martingale 2:05 2/5 (fast) The Finn $63,600 1 1/4 Miles (21) Rancocas Stable (Harry F. Sinclair) David Leary Vigil 19.20-1 (1 ½ lengths) Kentucky (Br.) $53,600—49 1922-May 13-Sa Morvich (3c)* Albert Johnson (126) Bet Mosie 2:04 3/5 (fast) Runnymede $63,775 1 1/4 Miles (10) Ben Block Fred Burlew John Finn 1.20-1 (1 ½ lengths) California (Br.) $53,775—48 1921-May 7-Sa Behave Yourself (3c) Charles Thompson (126) Black Servant 2:04 1/5 (fast) Marathon $55,450 1 1/4 Miles (12) Col. E.R. Bradley Herbert J. “Derby Dick” Thompson f-Prudery* 8.65-1 (head) Kentucky (Br.) $38,450—47 1920-May 8-Sa @-Paul Jones (3g) Ted Rice (126) Upset* 2:09 (slow) Sea King $36,650 1 1/4 Miles (17) Ral Parr William “Uncle Billy” Garth On Watch 16.20-1 (head) Kentucky (Br.) $30,375—46
@-[Upset myth] HOF (Year Enshrined)=Hall of Fame
Favorites who finished off-the-board: Enchantment/Rialto/Picketer/Cherry Pie (6th, 7th, 15th and 20th at $2.30-1 in 1923), Quatrain (12th at $1.15-1 in 1925) and Blue Larkspur/Bay Beauty (4th and 13th at $1.71-1 in 1929)
The 1910s Year (Race No.) Winner (Age/Sex) Jockey (Weight) Second Time (Condition) Sire Gross Purse Dis. (Starters) Owner(s) Trainer Third Odds (Margin) Bred (Color) Winner's Share-#
1919-May 10-Sa HOF (57) H3-Sir Barton (3c) Johnny Loftus (112 ½) Billy Kelly 2:09 4/5 (heavy) Star Shoot $24,600 1 1/4 Miles (12) J.K.L. Ross H. Guy Bedwell Under Fire-GB 2.60-1 (5 lengths) Kentucky (Ch.) $20,825—45
1918-May 11-Sa (5th) HOF (57) Exterminator (3g) William Knapp (114) Escoba 2:10 4/5 (muddy) McGee-GB $18,475 1 1/4 Miles (8) Willis Sharpe Kilmer Henry McDaniel f-Viva America 29.60-1 (1 length) Kentucky (Ch.) $14,700—44 1917-May 12-Sa 3-Omar Khayyam-GB (3c) Charles Borel (117) Ticket* 2:04 3/5 (fast) Marco-GB $20,375 1 1/4 Miles (15) C.K.G. Billings & Frederick Johnson C.T. Patterson Midway 12.80-1 (2 lengths) England (Ch.) $16,600—43 1916-May 13-Sa (5th) George Smith (3c) Johnny Loftus (117) Star Hawk 2:04 (fast) Out of Reach-GB $12,975 1 1/4 Miles (9) John Sanford Hollie Hughes Franklin 4.15-1 (neck) Kentucky (Blk.) $9,750—42 1915-May 8-Sa (5th) HOF (57) H-Regret (3f)* Joe Notter (112) Pebbles 2:05 2/5 (fast) Broomstick $14,675 1 1/4 Miles (16) Harry Payne Whitney James “Jimmy” Rowe Sr. Sharpshooter 2.65-1 (2 lengths) New Jersey (Ch.) $11,450—41 1914-May 9-Sa (4th) HOF (68) Old Rosebud (3g)* John McCabe (114) Hodge TR-2:03 2/5 (fast) Uncle $12,125 1 1/4 Miles (7) Hamilton Applegate Frank Weir f-Bronzewing 0.85-1 (8 lengths) Kentucky (B.) $9,125—40 1913-May 10-Sa (4th) Donerail (3c) Roscoe Goose (117) Ten Point* TR-2:04 4/5 (fast) McGee-GB $6,475 1 1/4 Miles (8) T.P. Hayes T.P. Hayes f-Gowell 91.45-1 (½-length) Kentucky (B.) $5,475—39 1912-May 11-Sa (4th) Worth (3c)* Carroll Shilling (117) Duval 2:09 2/5 (muddy) Knight of the Thistle-GB $5,850 1 1/4 Miles (7) Henry Hallenbeck Frank Taylor f-Flamma 0.80-1 (neck) Kentucky (Br.) $4,850—38 1911-May 13-Sa (4th)+ H3-Meridian (3c) George Archibald (117) Governor Gray* ETR/SR-2:05 (fast) Broomstick $5,850 1 1/4 Miles (7) R.F. Carman Albert Ewing Colston 2.90-1 (¾-length) Kentucky (B.) $4,850—37 1910-May 10-Tu (4th) Donau (3c)* Fred Herbert (117) Joe Morris 2:06 2/5 (fast) Woolsthorpe-GB $5,850 1 1/4 Miles (7) William Gerst George Ham Fighting Bob 2.65-1 (½-length) Kentucky (B.) $4,850—36
+ 1911 was the start of the tradition of running the Kentucky Derby on a Saturday. . . . H=Horse of the Year … HOF (Year Enshrined)=Hall of Fame
Favorites who finished off-the-board: Thunderer/Dominant (5th and 7th at $1.05-1 in 1916) and War Cloud-GB (4th at $1.45-1 in 1918)
The 1900s Year (Race No.) Winner (Age/Sex) Jockey (Weight) Second Time (Condition) Sire Gross Purse Dis. (Starters) Owner(s) Trainer Third Odds (Margin) Bred (Color) Winner's Share-# 1909-May 3-M (4th) Wintergreen (3c)* Vincent Powers (117) Miami 2:08 1/5 (slow) Dick Welles $5,850 1 1/4 Miles (10) Jerome B. Respess Charles Mack Dr. Barkley 1.96-1 (4 lengths) Ohio (B.) $4,850—35 1908-May 5-Tu (4th) Stone Street (3c) Arthur Pickens (117) Sir Cleges* 2:15 1/5 (heavy) Longstreet $5,850 1 1/4 Miles (8) C.E. & J.W. Hamilton John Hall Dunvegan 23.72-1 (3 lengths) Kentucky (B.) $4,850—34 1907-May 6-M (4th) Pink Star (3c) Andy Minder (117) Zal 2:12 3/5 (heavy) Pink Coat $5,850 1 1/4 Miles (6) J. Hal Woodford W.H. Fizer Ovelando 15.00-1 (2 lengths) Kentucky (B.) $4,850—33 1906-May 2-W Sir Huon (3c)* Roscoe Troxler (117) f-Lady Navarre 2:08 4/5 (fast) Falsetto $5,850 1 1/4 Miles (6) George J. Long (Bashford Manor) Peter Coyne James Reddick 1.10-1 (2 lengths) Kentucky (B.) $4,850—32 1905-May 10-W Agile (3c)* Jack Martin (122) Ram’s Horn 2:10 3/4 (heavy) Sir Dixon $5,850 1 1/4 Miles (3) Sam S. Brown Robert Tucker Layson 0.33-1 (3 lengths) Kentucky (B.) $4,850—31 1904-May 2-M Elwood (3c) Frankie “Shorty” Prior (117) Ed Tierney* 2:08 1/2 (fast) Free Knight $5,850 1 1/4 Miles (5) Mrs. Charles (Laska) Durnell Charles “Boots” Durnell Brancas 15.00-1 (½-length) Missouri (B.) $4,850—30 1903-May 2-Sa Judge Himes (3c) Harold “Hal” Booker (117) Early* 2:09 (fast) Esher-GB $5,850 1 1/4 Miles (6) Charles R. Ellison J.P. Mayberry Bourbon 10.00-1 (¾-length) Kentucky (Ch.) $4,850—29 1902-May 3-Sa Alan-a-Dale (3c) Jimmy Winkfield (117) Inventor 2:08 3/4 (fast) Halma $5,850 1 1/4 Miles (4) Thomas Clay McDowell Thomas Clay McDowell The Rival Book a-3-to-2 (nose) Kentucky (Ch.) $4,850—28 1901-April 29-M His Eminence (3c) Jimmy Winkfield (117) Sannazarro 2:07 3/4 (fast) Falsetto $5,850 1 1/4 Miles (5) Frank B. Van Meter Frank B. Van Meter Driscoll Book 3-to-1 (1 ½ lengths) Kentucky (B.) $4,850—27 1900-May 3-Th (4th) Lieut. Gibson (3c)* Jimmy Boland (117) Florizar SR-2:06 1/4 (fast) G.W. Johnson $5,850 1 1/4 Miles (7) Charles H. Smith Charles Hughes Thrive Book 7-to-10 (3 lengths) Kentucky (B.) $4,850—26
Favorites who finished off-the-board: Alard Scheck (5th at bookmaker’s 7-to-10 in 1901), Abe Frank (4th at bookmaker’s 3-to-5 in 1902) and Red Gauntlet (4th at $1.50-1 in 1907)
The 1890s Year (Race No.) Winner (Age/Sex) Jockey (Weight) Second Time (Condition) Sire Gross Purse Dis. (Starters) Owner(s) Trainer Third Odds (Margin) Bred (Color) Winner's Share-# 1899-May 4-Th (4th) Manuel (3c)* Fred “Flying Dutchman” Taral (117) Corsini 2:12 (fast) Bob Miles $5,850 1 1/4 Miles (5) A.H. & D.H. Morris Robert Walden Mazo Book 11-to-20 (2 lengths) Kentucky (B.) $4,850—25 1898-May 4-W (4th) @-Plaudit (3c) Willie Simms (117) Lieber Karl* 2:09 (good) Himyar $5,850 1 1/4 Miles (4) John E. Madden John E. Madden (Albert Simmons) Isabey Book 3-to-1 (nose) Kentucky (Br.) $4,850—24 1897-May 12-W (3rd) Typhoon II (3c) Fred “Buttons” Garner (117) H-Ornament* 2:12 1/2 (heavy) Top Gallant $5,850 1 1/4 Miles (6) J.C. Cahn J.C. Cahn Dr. Catlett Book 3-to-1 (neck) Tennessee (Ch.) $4,850—23 1896-May 6-W (3rd) HOF (55) Ben Brush (3c)* Willie Simms (117) Ben Eder SR-2:07 3/4 (very dusty) Bramble $5,850 1 1/4 Miles (8) Mike F. Dwyer Hardy Campbell Semper Ego Book 1-to-2 (nose) Kentucky (B.) $4,850—22 1895-May 6-M Halma (3c)* James “Soup” Perkins (122) Basso 2:37 1/2 (fast) Hanover $3,520 1 1/2 Miles (4) Byron McClelland Byron McClelland Laureate Book 1-to-3 (5 lengths) Kentucky (Blk.) $2,970—21 1894-May 15-Tu Chant (3c)* Frank Goodale (122) Pearl Song 2:41 (fast) Falsetto $4,570 1 1/2 Miles (5) Eugene Leigh & Robert Rose Eugene Leigh Sigurd Book 1-to-2 (6 lengths) Kentucky (B.) $4,020—20 1893-May 10-W Lookout (3c)* Eddie Kunze (122) Plutus 2:39 1/4 (fast) Troubadour $4,390 1 1/2 Miles (6) J.E. Cushing & J. Orth William McDaniel Boundless* Book a-7-to-10 (4 lengths) Kentucky (Ch.) $3,840—19 1892-May 11-W Azra (3c) Alonzo “Lonnie” Clayton (122) Huron* 2:41 1/2 (heavy) Reform $4,680 1 1/2 Miles (3) Bashford Manor (George J. Long) John Morris Phil Dwyer* Book 3-to-2 (nose) Kentucky (B.) $4,230—18 1891-May 13-W Kingman (3c)* Isaac Murphy (122) Balgowan 2:52 1/4 (slow) Glengarry-GB $5,000 1 1/2 Miles (4) Jacobin Stable (K. Stone & Dudley Allen) Dudley “Dud” Allen High Tariff Book 1-to-2 (½-length) Tennessee (B.) $4,550—17 1890-May 14-W Riley (3c) Isaac Murphy (118) Bill Letcher 2:45 (muddy) Longfellow $5,910 1 1/2 Miles (6) Ed Corrigan Edward Corrigan Robespierre* Book 4-to-1 (1 ¾ lengths) Kentucky (B.) $5,460—16
@-Courier-Journal accounts of the 1898 Kentucky Derby list Albert Simmons as the trainer of Plaudit because he prepped the horse with owner John E. Madden commuting from his Lexington farm on work days. . .H=Horse of the Year … HOF (Year Enshrined)=Hall of Fame
The 1880s Year (Race No.) Winner (Age/Sex) Jockey (Weight) Second Time (Condition) Sire Gross Purse Dis. (Starters) Owner(s) Trainer Third Odds (Margin) Bred (Color) Winner's Share-# 1889-May 9-Th @-Spokane (3c) Thomas Kiley (118) Proctor Knott* SR-2:34 1/2 (fast) Hyder Ali $5,330 1 1/2 Miles (8) Noah Armstrong John Rodegap Once Again 5.96-1 (nose) Montana (Ch.) $4,880—15 1888-May 14-M MacBeth II (3g) George Covington (115) Gallifet* 2:38 1/4 (fast) Macduff $5,440 1 1/2 Miles (7) Chicago Stable (Hankins & Johnson) John Campbell White Book 6-to-1 (1 length) Kentucky (Br.) $4,740—14 1887-May 11-W Montrose (3c) Isaac Lewis (118) Jim Gore 2:39 1/4 (fast) Duke of Montrose $4,650 1 1/2 Miles (7) Labold Brothers (Alexander & Ike) John McGinty Jackobin Book 10-to-1 (2 lengths) Kentucky (B.) $4,200—13 1886-May 14-F Ben Ali (3c)* Paul Duffy (118) Blue Wing SR-2:36 1/2 (fast) Virgil $5,340 1 1/2 Miles (10) James B. Haggin Jim Murphy Free Knight 1.72-1 (½-length) Kentucky (Br.) $4,890—12 1885-May 14-Th Joe Cotton (3c)* Erskine “Babe” Henderson (118) Bersan 2:37 1/4 (good) King Alfonso $4,830 1 1/2 Miles (10) J.T. Williams Abe Perry Ten Booker 0.86-1 (neck) Kentucky (Ch.) $4,630—11 1884-May 16-F Buchanan (3c) Isaac Murphy (110) Loftin 2:40 1/4 (good) Buckden-GB $4,190 1 1/2 Miles (9) William Cottrill & Sam S. Brown William Bird Audrain* 3.12-1 (1 length) Kentucky (Ch.) $3,990—10 1883-May 23-W 3-Leonatus (3c)* William “Billy” Donohue (105) Drake Carter 2:43 (heavy) Longfellow $3,960 1 1/2 Miles (7) John P. Chinn & George Morgan Raleigh Colston Lord Raglan 1.96-1 (3 lengths) Kentucky (B.) $3,760—9 1882-May 16-Tu Apollo (3g) Babe Hurd (102) Runnymede* 2:40 1/4 (good) Lever $4,760 1 1/2 Miles (14) Green Morris & J.D. Patton Green Morris Bengal 32.96-1 (½-length) Kentucky (Ch.) $4,560—8 1881-May 17-Tu HOF (55) Hindoo (3c)* Jimmy McLaughlin (105) Lelex 2:40 (fast) Virgil $4,610 1 1/2 Miles (6) Dwyer Brothers (Mike & Phil) James “Jimmy” Rowe Sr. Alfambra 0.32-1 (4 lengths) Kentucky (B.) $4,410—7 1880-May 18-Tu Fonso (3c) George Garret Lewis (105) Kimball* 2:37 1/2 (very dusty) King Alfonso $4,000 1 1/2 Miles (5) J.S. Shawhan Tice Hutsell Bancroft 2.14-1 (1 length) Kentucky (Ch.) $3,800—6
@-Judges Col. Lewis Clark, Gen. Robinson and J.K. Megibben deliberated quite a while before awarding Spokane a nose decision over the bookmaker’s 1-to-2 favorite Proctor Knott. At the finish, opinion of the spectators was divided. … HOF (Year Enshrined)=Hall of Fame
Favorites who finished off-the-board: Banburg (4th at bookmaker’s 7-to-5 in 1887)
The 1870s Year (Race No.) Winner (Age/Sex) Jockey (Weight) Second Time (Condition) Sire Gross Purse Dis. (Starters) Owner(s) Trainer Third Odds (Margin) Bred (Color) Winner's Share-# 1879-May 20-Tu Lord Murphy (3c)* Charlie Shauer (100) Falsetto SR-2:37 (fast) Pat Malloy $3,750 1 1/2 Miles (9) George W. Darden & Co. George Rice Strathmore n/a (1 length) Tennessee (B.) $3,550—5 1878-May 21-Tu Day Star (3c) Jimmy Carter (100) Himyar* SR-2:37 1/4 (dusty) Star Davis $4,250 1 1/2 Miles (9) T.J. Nichols Lee Paul Leveler 5.12-1 (1 length) Kentucky (Ch.) $4,050—4 1877-May 22-Tu Baden-Baden (3c) William “Billy” Walker (100) Leonard* 2:38 (fast) Australian-GB $3,500 1 1/2 Miles (11) Daniel Swigert Ed Brown King William n/a (2 lengths) Kentucky (Ch.) $3,300—3 1876-May 15-M Vagrant (3g)* Bobby Swim (97) Creedmore 2:38 1/4 (fast) Virgil $3,150 1 1/2 Miles (11) William Bachhouse Astor Jr. James Williams Harry Hill n/a (2 lengths) Kentucky (Br.) $2,950—2 1875-May 17-M @-Aristides (3c)* Oliver Lewis (100) Volcano SR-2:37 3/4 (fast) Leamington-GB $3,050 1 1/2 Miles (15) Hal P. McGrath Ansel Williamson Verdigris n/a (2 lengths) Kentucky (Ch.) $2,850—1
@-Aristides, nicknamed “the little red horse” was coupled with Chesapeake, supposedly the better of the H.P. McGrath-owned horses who finished 8th.
Kentucky Derby Statistics At A Glance
Most Wins, Jockey: 5, Eddie Arcaro (1938, ’41, ’45, ’48 & ’52) & Bill Hartack (1957, ’60, ’62, ’64, ’69) Most Mounts, Jockey: 26, Bill Shoemaker (1952-88) Most Mounts, Jockey w/o a win: 18, Corey Nakatani (1991-2015) Oldest Winning Jockey: 54, Bill Shoemaker (1986-Ferdinand) Youngest Winning Jockey: 15, Alonzo Clayton (1892-Azra) & James “Soup” Perkins (1895-Halma) Most Wins, Trainer: 6, Ben Jones (1938, ’41, ’44, ’48, ’49, ’52) & Bob Baffert (1997 ’98, 2002, ’15, ’18, ’20) Most Starts, Trainer: 55, Todd Pletcher (2000-20, won twice) Most Starts, Trainer w/o a win: 21, Steve Asmussen (2001-2020) Oldest Winning Trainer: 77, Art Sherman (2014-California Chrome) Youngest Winning Trainer: 24, James “Jimmy” Rowe Sr. (1881) Trainer – 5 Kentucky Derby Starters, Single Year: Todd Pletcher (2013): Revolutionary (3rd), Charming Kitten (9th), Overanalyze (11th), Palace Malice (12th) & Verrazano (14th) Todd Pletcher (2007): Circular Quay (6th), Any Given Saturday (8th), Sam P. (9th), Scat Daddy (18th) & Cowtown Cat (20th) Nick Zito (2005): Bellamy Road (7th), Andromeda’s Hero (8th), High Fly (10th), Noble Causeway (14th) & Sun King (15th) D. Wayne Lukas (1996): Grindstone (1st), Prince of Thieves (3rd), Editor’s Note (6th), Victory Speech (10th) & Honour and Glory (18th) Trainer – 4 Kentucky Derby Starters, Single Year: Todd Pletcher (2018): Audible (3rd), Vino Rosso (9th), Noble Indy (17th) & Magnum Moon (19th) Todd Pletcher (2014): Danza (3rd), We Miss Artie (10th), Intense Holiday (12th) & Vinceremos (17th) Todd Pletcher (2010): Super Saver (1st), Mission Impazible (9th), f-Devil May Care (10th) & Discreetly Mine (13th) Todd Pletcher (2000): Impeachment (3rd), More Than Ready (4th), Trippi (11th) & Graeme Hall (19th) James “Jimmy” Rowe Sr. (1923): Enchantment (6th), Rialto (7th), Picketer (15th) & Cherry Pie (20th) Trainer – 3 Kentucky Derby Starters, Single Year: Bob Baffert (2019): Improbable (4th), Game Winner (5th) & Roadster (15th) Todd Pletcher (2017): Always Dreaming (1st), Tapwrit (6th) & Patch (14th) Steve Asmussen (2017): Lookin At Lee (2nd), Hence (11th) & Untrapped (12th) Todd Pletcher (2015): Materiality (6th), Itsaknockout (9th) & Carpe Diem (10th) Mike Maker (2014): General a Rod (11th), Harry’s Holiday (16th) & Vicar’s in Trouble (19th) Bob Baffert (2006): Point Determined (9th), Sinister Minister (16th) & Bob and John (17th) Todd Pletcher (2005): Flower Alley (9th), Coin Silver (12th) & Bandini (19th) D. Wayne Lukas (2000): Exchange Rate (12th), High Yield (15th) & Commendable (17th) Bob Baffert (1999): Prime Timber (4th), f-Excellent Meeting (5th) & General Challenge (11th) D. Wayne Lukas (1995): Thunder Gulch (1st), Timber Country (3rd) & f-Serena’s Song (16th) D. Wayne Lukas (1990): Land Rush (7th), Power Launch (10th) & Real Cash (11th) D. Wayne Lukas (1987): On the Line (10th), War (13th) & Capote (DNF) D. Wayne Lukas (1983): Marfa (5th), Balboa Native (9th) & Total Departure (20th) James W. Smith (1946): Lord Boswell (4th), Knockdown (5th) & Perfect Bahram (9th) “Sunny Jim” Fitzsimmons (1936): Teufel (8th), Merry Pete (10th) & Granville (DNF) Charles Durnell (1929): Panchio (3rd), Calf Roper (11th) & Prince Pat (20th) Herbert John “Dick” Thompson (1924): Beau Butler (3rd), Baffling (17th) & Bob Tail (19th) W.B. Jennings (1917): War Star (5th), Star Master (9th) & Stargazer (10th) Most Wins, Owner: 8, Calumet Farm (1941, ’44, ’48, ’49, ’52, ’57, ’58, ’68) Most Starts, Owner: 28, Col. E.R. Bradley (1920-45; won four times) Most Starts, Owner w/o a win: 15, C.V. Whitney (1935-68) Oldest Winning Owner: 92, Mrs. Frances Genter (1990-Unbridled) Most Wins, Breeder: 9, Calumet Farm (1941, ’44, ’48, ’49, ’52, ’57, ’58, ’68, ’91) Most Wins, Sire: 3, Falsetto, Virgil, Sir Gallahad III & Bull Lea Most Wins, State-Bred: 112, Kentucky Most Wins, Color of Horse: 55, Bay High $2 Win (since pari-mutuel in 1908): $184.90, Donerail (1913) High $2 Exacta (first offered 1985): $9,814.80, Giacomo-Closing Argument (2005) High $2 Trifecta (first offered 1994): $133,134.80, Giacomo-Closing Argument-Afleet Alex (2005) High $1 Superfecta (first offered 1996): $864,253.50, Giacomo-Closing Argument-Afleet Alex-Don’t Get Mad (2005) Low $2 Win (since pari-mutuel in 1908): $2.80, Count Fleet (1943) & Citation (1948) Low $2 Exacta (first offered 1985): $15.20, Sunday Silence-Easy Goer (1989) Low $2 Trifecta (first offered 1994): $202.00, American Pharoah-Firing Line-Dortmund (2015) Low $1 Superfecta (first offered 1996): $350.00, Silver Charm-Captain Bodgit-Free House-Pulpit (1997) Favorites Record (since pari-mutuel in 1908): 113-41-22-10 (Win=36.3%; ITM=64.6%) Shortest Priced Favorite (since 1908): 0.40-1, Bimelech (1940-2nd), Count Fleet (1943-1st), Citation/Coaltown entry (1948-1st/2nd) & Honest Pleasure (1976-2nd) Longest Priced Favorite (since 1908): 6.30-1, Lookin At Lucky (2010-6th) Largest Win Margin: 8 lengths, Old Rosebud (1914), Johnstown (1939), Whirlaway (1941) & Assault (1946) Smallest Win Margin: nose, Spokane over Proctor Knott (1889), Azra over Huron (1892), Ben Brush over Ben Eder (1896), Plaudit over Lieber Karl (1898), Alan-A-Dale over Inventor (1902), Iron Leige over Gallant Man-GB (1957), Tomy Lee-GB over Sword Dancer (1959) & Grindstone over Cavonnier (1996) Most Wins by Post Position (since 1930): 10, Post 5 Least Wins by Post Position (since 1930): 0, Posts 17, 21, 22, 23 Auxiliary Starting Gate (15+) Wins (1930-2019): 13 Winning Fillies: Regret (1915), Genuine Risk (1980) & Winning Colors (1988) Winning Geldings: Vagrant (1876), Apollo (1882), Macbeth II (1888), Old Rosebud (1914), Exterminator (1918), Paul Jones (1920), Clyde Van Dusen (1929), Funny Cide (2003) & Mine That Bird (2009) Oldest Living Kentucky Derby winner: 30, Go for Gin (1994) Fastest Splits – ¼-mile: :21 4/5, Top Avenger (1981 – finished 19th of 21) Fastest Splits – ½-mile: :44.86, Songandaprayer (2001 – finished 13th of 17) Fastest Splits – ¾-mile: 1:09.25, Songandaprayer (2001 – finished 13th of 17) Fastest Splits – 1 mile: 1:34 4/5, Spend a Buck (1985 – won) Disqualifications: Maximum Security (2019, 1st to 17th), Dancer’s Image (1968, 1st to 14th), Gate Dancer (1984, 4th to 5th) Largest Pre-Derby Earnings: $3,322,600, Nyquist (2016 – won) Highest Starter Purchase Price at Auction: $4,000,000, Fusaichi Pegasus (2000 – won; sold at 1998 Keeneland July Yearling sale) Record Purse: $3,000,000 (2019-20) Record Attendance: 170,513 (2015) Record On-Track Derby Day Handle: $24,463,927 (2006) Record Off-Track Derby Day Handle: $229,620,360 (2019) Record All Sources Derby Day Handle: $250,900,257 (2019) Record Purses Offered on Derby Day: $6,916,625 (2019)