6 – WEEKEND, SEPTEMBER 5-6, 2020 GAINESVILLE DAILY REGISTER

THE 146TH

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MOST EXCITING 2 MINUTES IN SPORTS DATE: Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020 | POST: 5:50 p.m. CT | WHERE: in Louisville, Kentucky | TV COVERAGE: 1:30 p.m. CT on NBC

HISTORY FAST FACTS 1875: The first Kentucky A LATE SCRATCH Derby race takes place. CONTENDERS FOR THE ROSES Aristides wins. Sixteen 3-year-old horses compete Saturday in the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby, which is usually the 1925: The first leg of the Triple Crown. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 edition is the second in the series. phrase “Run for the Roses” TIZ THE LAW (3-5) l ENFORCEABLE (30-1) is coined by : Manny Franco JOCKEY: Adam Beschizza Bill Corum, a TRAINER: TRAINER: Mark E. Casse sports columnist. STATS: 7-6-0-1 POST: 17 STATS: 10-2-2-2 POST: 3 1970: Diane Crump is the first female (8-1) MAJOR FED (50-1) KING GUILLERMO, owned jockey in the Derby. JOCKEY: John Velazquez JOCKEY: James Graham TRAINER: TRAINER: Gregory Foley by five-time Major League 1980: Genuine Risk becomes Baseball All-Star Victor STATS: 5-4-1-0 POST: 18 STATS: 6-1-2-1 POST: 5 the first filly to win the Martinez, was going to Kentucky Derby since Regret l attempt to win the Derby off a in 1915. HONOR A.P. (5-1) l STORM THE COURT (50-1) four-month layoff. But the 1973: wins with JOCKEY: Mike Smith JOCKEY: Julien Leparoux horse was scratched after the fastest finishing time to TRAINER: John A. Shirreffs TRAINER: Peter Eurton developing a fever. date, 1:59:40, and goes on to STATS: 5-2-3-0 POST: 16 STATS: 9-2-1-3 POST: 4 win the Triple Crown. WINNING RESUME 1977: wins and NY TRAFFIC (20-1) ATTACHMENT RATE (50-1) TIZ THE LAW, the Belmont goes on to win the Triple JOCKEY: Paco Lopez JOCKEY: Joe Talamo Crown undefeated. Stakes winner in June, has TRAINER: Saffie Joseph Jr. TRAINER: Dale Romans won six of seven career 2000: Fusaichi Pegasus STATS: 9-2-3-2 POST: 15 l STATS: 8-1-3-1 POST: 13 becomes the first betting starts, by a combined margin favorite to win the Derby since of 24 3/4 lengths. His only Spectacular Bid in 1979. KING GUILLERMO SOLE VOLANTE (30-1) loss came at Churchill last fall JOCKEY: Samy Camacho JOCKEY: Luca Panici in the Kentucky Jockey Club. 2010: Borel becomes TRAINER: Juan Carlos Avila TRAINER: Patrick Biancone the first jockey to win three Derby titles in a four-year SCRATCHED FROM RACE STATS: 7-4-1-1 POST: 12 span by riding Super Saver to victory. THOUSAND WORDS (15-1) l l FINNICK THE FIERCE 2015: JOCKEY: Florent Geroux JOCKEY: Martin Garcia wins the Derby and goes on TRAINER: Bob Baffert TRAINER: Rey Hernandez to win the Triple Crown. STATS: 7-4-1-0 POST: 10 SCRATCHED DUE TO INJURY WAGERING MONEY MOVES (30-1) WINNING IMPRESSION (50-1) JOCKEY: Javier Castellano JOCKEY: Joe Rocco Jr. SIGHTS SET ON RECORD TRAINER: Todd A. Pletcher TRAINER: Dallas Stewart Bob Baffert goes for a STATS: 3-2-1-0 POST: 7 l STATS: 9-1-1-2 POST: 14 record-tying sixth Derby victory, and AUTHENTIC’s MAX PLAYER (30-1) NECKER ISLAND (50-1) high cruising speed makes JOCKEY: Ricardo Santana Jr. JOCKEY: Miguel Mena him a threat. Baffert has a TRAINER: Steven Asmussen TRAINER: Chris Hartman second shot with STATS: 5-2-1-2 POST: 2 STATS: 10-2-0-3 POST: 11 THOUSAND WORDS. Betting on is as historic as the sport itself. This year, bettors will have to SOUTH BEND (50-1) ON A BAD STREAK rely on off-track and online JOCKEY: Tyler Gaffalione l l NECKER ISLAND has lost betting venues such as TRAINER: Bill Mott * his last two starts at Churchill twinspires.com. STATS: 12-3-2-2 POST: 8 JOCKEY: Brian Hernandez Jr. Downs. The last Derby winner who had lost his TOP OVERALL HORSE TO TRAINER: Thomas Drury Jr. previous two attempts at BET: Tiz the Law MR. BIG NEWS (50-1) SCRATCHED DUE TO INJURY Churchill was Real Quiet JOCKEY: Gabriel Saez BEST VALUED HORSE TO (1998), who entered the Run BET: Max Player TRAINER: Bret Calhoun for the Roses 0-for-3. BEST LONGSHOT HORSE STATS: 7-2-1-0 POST: 9 TO BET: Sole Volante

THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ALL DRESSED UP WITH NOWHERE TO GO Derby spectators are know for wearing SPECTACULAR HATS on race day. While the tradition may not be carried on in person this year, many fans will be sporting their extravagant pieces while watching the race at home.

THE TASTE OF THE KENTUCKY DERBY AT HOME WHAT’S IN A NAME Fans disappointed by missing Derby Day can still celebrate MAJOR FED is named for with the official AT-HOME MENU, prepared by Chef David tennis great Roger Federer. EMPTY STANDS FOR POSTPONED 2020 RACE Danielson: Skewered Chicken Kabobs with mint-pistachio The Kentucky Derby draws about 150,000 PEOPLE to pesto, Derby Day Seafood Pasta Salad, Edamame Churchill Downs in May. The rescheduled 2020 race, Succotash with mint vinaigrette, Grilled Radicchio, Corn AN EYE ON YOU however, WILL NOT BE OPEN TO SPECTATORS. & Fennel with buttermilk-yogurt dressing, Sweet Potato FINNICK THE FIERCE is a Churchill Downs announced on Aug. 21 that, given Hummus, Turkey Meatballs with peach hot sauce, one-eyed gelding. Finnick increases in the number of COVID-19 cases in Louisville, Henry Bain Steak Burger Sliders and Bourbon Rice scratched from the race the Derby would be run without fans in attendance. Crispy Treats. For recipes, visit kentuckyderby.com. Friday with a foot issue.

Source: ketuckyderby.com Photos: Churchill Downs; News & Tribune; Coady Photography; Joe Ullrich Graphic: Heather Bremer | CNHI Sports Indiana

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