Tuesday 6 January 2015

Kentucky Derby

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      Kentucky Derby

 The Kentucky Derby is undoubtedly America’s most iconic horse race.
Like Australia’s Melbourne Cup and France’s Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, the Kentucky Derby is known throughout the world as, not just a popular American horse race, but as a global sporting event.

A race for three year olds, the Kentucky Derby was first run in 1875 at the, then new, Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky with a total purse of $3100.
 The distance was the ‘Classic’ mile and a half of the English Derby, though this was changed in 1896 to 1 ¼ miles and has remained at that distance ever since. 

The Derby became the country’s third major middle-distance race for three-year-olds, joining The Preakness Stakes in Maryland and The Belmont Stakes in New York.
It would be 44 years before there came a galloper good enough to complete a clean-sweep of all three of these three-year-old classics. That galloper was Sir Barton and he completed what came to be known as the “American Triple Crown” in 1919.

Since Sir Barton, the number of Triple Crown winners has risen to thirteen, highlighting just how difficult a task it is for a three-year-old to complete this feat.
The Triple Crown winners to date are:
1919 Sir Barton – 1930 Gallant Fox – 1935 Omaha – 1937 War Admiral
1941 Whirlaway – 1943 Count Fleet – 1946 Assault – 1948 Citation
1973 Secretariat – 1977 Seattle Slew – 1978 Affirmed
2015 American Pharoah – 2018 Justify


Only three fillies have won the Kentucky Derby:
Regret 1915 – Genuine Risk 1980 – Winning Colors 1988

The most successful trainer of winners of the Kentucky Derby is Bob Baffert who has saddled up the winner on six occasions:
1997 Silver Charm – 1998 Real Quiet – 2002 War Emblem 
2015 American Pharoah – 2018 Justify – 2020 Authentic
Baffert also saddled up the 2021 winner Medina Spirit but had the win disqualified when Medina Spirit tested positive to the banned substance, Betamethasone.


Riding honours are shared by Eddie Arcaro and Bill Hartack with five wins each:
E. Arcaro: 1938 Lawrin – 1941 Whirlaway – 1945 Hoop Jr – 1948 Citation
1952 High Gail 

W. Hartack: 1957 Iron Liege – 1960 Venetian Way – 1962 Decidedly
1964 Northern Dancer – 1969 Majestic Prince



2023   Mage
Ogma Investments, LLC, Restrepo, Ramiro, Sterling Racing LLC & CMNWLTH
Light blue, white seam, striped sleeves, light blue cap
Ch c Good Magic – Puca 
Trainer G. Delgado
Rider J. Castellano 126
18 Ran – PP 8 – SP $15.21
2nd Two Phils 126
3rd Angel Of Empire 126
1 len x ½ len. Time 2:01.57 (F)


2022   Rich Strike
Red – TR Racing (Richard Dawson)
Sooner red & white halves, white sleeves with sooner red bars, sooner red cap
Ch c Keen Ice – Gold Strike
Trainer E. Reed
Rider S. Leon 126
20 Ran – PP 20 – SP $81.80
2nd Epicenter 126
3rd Zandon 126
¾ len x ¾ len. Time 2:02.61 (F)
At $81.80 Rich Strike is the second biggest longshot in Kentucky Derby history. The 1913 winner Donerail holds the title, paying a tote dividend of $91.45.
2021   Mandaloun
Juddmonte (Prince Fahad bin Khalid)
Green, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap
B c Into Mischief – Brooch 
Trainer B. H. Cox
Rider F. Geroux 126
19 Ran – PP 7 – SP $27.90
2nd Hot Rod Charlie 126
3rd Essential Quality 126
½ len x hd. Time 2:01.02 (F)
Medina Spirit was first past the post but subsequently tested positive to the banned substance, Betamethasone. Medina Spirit was disqualified on February 21, 2022 and the race awarded to the second placed, Mandaloun
2020   Authentic
Spendthrift Farm LLC, My Racehorse Stables,
LLC & Starlight Racing
Black, white 'My Racehorse' logo', white cap
B c Into Mischief – Flawlesss
Trainer B. Baffert
Rider J. Velazquez 126
15 Ran – PP 15 – SP $9.40
2nd Tiz The Law 126
3rd Mr Big News 126
1 ¼ len x 2 len. Time 2:00.61 (F)
Derby was postponed from May to September 
due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 
2019   Country House
Mrs J V Shields Jr, E J M McFadden Jr & L N J Foxwoods
Yellow and brown hoops, yellow cap
Ch c Lookin At Lucky – Quake Lake
Trainer W. Mott
Rider F. Pratt 126
19 Ran – PP 18 – SP $66.20
2nd Code Of Honour 126
3rd Tacitus 126
¾ len x ¾ len. Time 2:03.93 (S)
Maximum Security was first past the post by 1 ¾ lengths.
The winner was subsequently disqualified when an objection from the second and third placed horses was upheld by the stewards
2018   Justify
(13th winner of American Triple Crown)
WinStar Farm, Head of Plains Partners, Starlight Racing & China Horse Club
White, green & black star, green & black star on white cap
Ch c Scat Daddy – Stage Magic 
Trainer B. Baffert
Rider M. Smith 126
20 Ran – PP 7 – SP $3.90F
2nd Good Magic 126   
3rd Audible 126
2 ½ len x hd. Time 2:04.20 (S)
2017   Always Dreaming
Brooklyn Boyz Stables
Yellow, royal blue diamond band, yellow diamond stripe on royal blue sleeves, yellow cap
Dk b or br c Bodemeister – Above Perfection 
Trainer T. Pletcher
Rider J. Velazquez 126
20 Ran – PP 5 – SP $5.70F
2nd Lookin At Lee 126  
3rd Battle Of Midway 126
2 ¾ len x 5 len. Time 2:03.59 (M)


2016   Nyquist
J. Paul Reddam
White, purple belt, white band on purple sleeves, purple cap
B c Uncle Mo – Seeking Gabrielle 
Trainer D. O’Neill
Rider M. Gutierrez 126
20 Ran – PP 13 – SP $3.30F
2nd Exaggerator 126   
3rd Gun Runner 126
1 ¼ len x 3 ¼ len. Time 2:01.31 (F)


2015   American Pharoah
(12th winner of American Triple Crown)
Zayat Stables, LLC
Turquoise, gold ball sash, gold ‘Z’, turquoise dots on gold sleeves, turquoise and gold cap
B c Pioneerof the Nile – Littleprincessemma 
Trainer B. Baffert   
Rider V. Espinoza 126
18 Ran – PP 15 – SP $3.90F
2nd Firing Line 126   
3rd Dortmund 126
1 len x 2 len. Time 2:03.02 (F)
2014   California Chrome
P. Martin & S. Coburn
Purple, green ‘DAP’, green donkey on back, green cuffs & green cap
Ch c Lucky Pulpit – Love The Chase 
Trainer A. Sherman   
Rider V. Espinoza 126
19 Ran – PP 5 – SP $3.50F
2nd Commanding Curve 126   
3rd Danza 126
1 ¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:03.66 (F)

2013   Orb
Janney III, Stuart S. & Phipps Stable
White, cherry belt, cherry sleeves, white cap
B c Malibu Moon – Lady Liberty 
Trainer C. McGaughey III    
Rider J. Rosario 126
19 Ran – PP 16 – SP $6.40F
2nd Golden Soul 126   
3rd Revolutionary 126
2 ½ len x 1 len. Time 2:02.89 (S)

2012   I’ll Have Another
J. Paul Reddam
White, purple belt, white band on purple sleeves, purple cap
Ch c Flower Alley – Arch’s Gal Edith 
Trainer D. O’Neill   
Rider M. Gutierrez 126
20 Ran – PP 19 – SP $16.30
2nd Bodemeister 126  
3rd Dullahan 126
1 ½ len x nk. Time 2:01.83 (F)

2011   Animal Kingdom
Team Valor International, LLC
Forest green, red inverted chevron, red cap
Ch c Leroidesanimaux – Dalicia 
Trainer H. G. Motion   
Rider J. Velazquez 126
19 Ran – PP 16 – SP $21.90
2nd Nehro 126   
3rd Mucho Macho Man 126
2 ¾ len x nk. Time 2:02.04 (F)


2010   Super Saver
WinStar Farm, LLC
White, green & black star, green & black star on white cap
B c Maria’s Mon – Supercharger 
Trainer T. Pletcher   
Rider C. H. Borel 126
20 Ran – PP 4 – SP $9.00
2nd Ice Box 126   
3rd Paddy O’Prado 126
2 ½ len x nk. Time 2:04.45 (S)
2009   Mine That Bird
Double Eagle Ranch Inc. & Buena Suerte Equine
Black, silver Double Eagle Ranch emblem, silver sleeves, black cap
B g Birdstone – Mining My Own 
Trainer B. Woolley Jr   
Rider C. H Borel 126
19 Ran – PP 8 – SP $51.60
2nd Pioneer Of The Nile 126  
3rd Musket Man 126
6 ¾ len x nse. Time 2:02.66 (S)


2008   Big Brown
IEAH Stable (M. Iavarone & P. P. Pompa Jr)
White, blue stars, red bars on sleeves, blue stars on white cap
B c Boundary – Mien 
Trainer R. E. Dutrow Jr   
Rider K. Desormeaux 126
20 Ran – PP 20 – SP $3.40F
2nd Eight Belles 121   
3rd Denis Of Cork 126
4 ¾ len x 3 ½ len. Time 2:01.82 (F)

2007   Street Sense
J. B. Tafel
Royal blue and gold diagonal quarters, royal blue bars on gold sleeves, royal blue & gold cap
Dk b or br c Street Cry – Bedazzle 
Trainer C. A. Nafzger   
Rider C. H. Borel 126
20 Ran – PP 7 – SP $5.90F
2nd Hard Spun 126   
3rd Curlin 126
2 ¼ len x 5 ¾ len. Time 2:02.17 (F)
2006   Barbaro
Lael Stables
Blue, white cross sashes, lime sleeves, blue cap
Dk b or br c Dynaformer – La Ville Rouge 
Trainer M. Matz   
Rider E. Prado 126
20 Ran – PP 8 – SP $7.10
2nd Bluegrass Cat 126   
3rd Steppenwolfer 126
6 ½ len x 2 len. Time 2:01.36 (F)

2005   Giacomo
Mr & Mrs J. S. Moss
Green, pink belt, pink band on sleeves, green cap
Gr or ro c Holy Bull – Set Them Free 
Trainer J. A. Shirreffs   
Rider M. E. Smith 126
20 Ran – PP 10 – SP $51.30
2nd Closing Argument 126   
3rd Afleet Alex 126
½ len x ½ len. Time 2:02.75 (F)
2004   Smarty Jones
Someday Farm 
Royal blue, royal blue ‘C’ on white ball, royal blue dots on white sleeves, royal blue cap
Ch c Elusive Quality – I’ll Get Along 
Trainer J. Servis   
Rider S. Elliott 126
18 Ran – PP 13 – SP $5.10F
2nd Lion Heart 126  
3rd Imperialism 126
2 ¾ len x 3 ¼ len. Time 2:04.06 (S)
2003   Funny Cide
Sackatoga Stable
Burgundy, silver diamonds, silver sleeves, silver cap
Ch g Distorted Humor – Belle's Good Cide 
Trainer B. Tagg   
Rider J. Santos 126
16 Ran – PP 5 – SP $13.80
2nd Empire Maker 126   
3rd Peace Rules 126
1 ¾ len x hd. Time 2:01.19 (F)

2002   War Emblem
The Thoroughbred Corporation
White, green stripes, white sleeves with green stripes, green cap
Dk b or br c Our Emblem – Sweetest Lady 
Trainer B. Baffert   
Rider V. Espinoza 126
18 Ran – PP 5 – SP $21.50
2nd Proud Citizen 126   
3rd Perfect Drift 126
4 len x ¾ len. Time 2:01.13 (F)
2001   Monarchos
J. Oxley
Gold, blue blocks, white stripes on sleeves, gold cap
Gr or ro c Maria’s Mon – Regal Band
Trainer J. T. Ward   
Rider J. Chavez 126
17 Ran – PP 16 – SP $11.50
2nd Invisible Ink 126  
3rd Congaree 126
4 ¾ len x nse. Time 1:59.97 (F)

2000   Fusaichi Pegasus
Fusao Sekiguchi
Red, yellow shark-tooth yoke, yellow band on sleeves, yellow cap
B c Mr. Prospector – Angel Fever
Trainer N. Drysdale   
Rider K. Desormeaux 126
19 Ran – PP 15 – SP $3.30F
2nd Aptitude 126  
3rd Impeachment 126
1 ½ len x 4 len. Time 2:01.12 (F)

1999   Charismatic
R. B. & B. J. Lewis
Green, yellow hoops, yellow sleeves, yellow cap
Ch c Summer Squall – Bali Babe
Trainer D. Wayne Lukas   
Rider C. Antley 126
19 Ran – PP 16 – SP $32.30
2nd Menifee 126  
3rd Cat Thief 126
Nk x ¾ len. Time 2:03.29 (F)


1998   Real Quiet
M. Pegram
Red, red ‘MP’ on yellow ball, yellow stripes on sleeves, red & yellow cap
B c Quiet American – Really Blue
Trainer B. Baffert   
Rider K. Desormeaux 126
15 Ran – PP 3 – SP $9.40
2nd Victory Gallop 126  
3rd Indian Charlie 126
½ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 2:02.38 (F)
1997   Silver Charm
R. B. & B. J. Lewis
Green, yellow hoops, yellow sleeves, yellow cap
Gr or ro c Silver Buck – Bonnie’s Poker
Trainer B. Baffert   
Rider G. Stevens 126
13 Ran – PP 5 – SP $5.00
2nd Captain Bodgit 126   
3rd Free House 126
Hd x 3 ½ len. Time 2:02.44 (F)

1996   Grindstone
Overbrook Farm
White, green ‘O’ on blue ball, green cuffs, green cap
Dk b or br c Unbridled – Buzz My Bell
Trainer D. Wayne Lukas   
Rider J. Bailey 126
19 Ran – PP 15 – SP $6.90
2nd Cavonnier 126  
3rd Prince Of Thieves 126
Nse x 3 ½ len. Time 2:01.06 (F)


1995   Thunder Gulch
M. Tabor
Royal blue, orange ball, orange stripes on sleeves, orange & royal blue cap
Ch c Gulch – Line Of Thunder
Trainer D. Wayne Lukas   
Rider G. Stevens 126
19 Ran – PP 16 – SP $25.50
2nd Tejano Run 126  
3rd Timber Country 126
2 ¼ len x hd. Time 2:01.27 (F)

1994   Go For Gin
W. J Condren & J. M. Cornacchia
Gold, white sash, white bars on sleeves, gold cap
Dk b or br c Cormorant – Never Knock
Trainer N. P. Zito   
Rider C. McCarron 126
14 Ran – PP 8 – SP $10.10
2nd Strodes Creek 126   
3rd Blumin Affair 126
2 len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:03.72 (S)

1993   Sea Hero
Rokeby Stable
Grey, yellow lacings, yellow sleeves, yellow cap
Dk b or br c Polish Navy – Glowing Tribute
Trainer M. Miller   
Rider J. Bailey 126
19 Ran – PP 6 – SP $13.90
2nd Prairie Bayou 126  
3rd Wild Gale 126
2 ½ len x hd. Time 2:02.42 (F)


1992   Lil E. Tee
W. Cal Partee
Orange, white dots, orange sleeves, orange cap
B c At The Threshold – Eileen’s Moment
Trainer L. S. Whiting   
Rider P. Day 126
18 Ran – PP 10 – SP $17.80
2nd Casual Lies 126   
3rd Dance Floor 126
1 len x 3 ¼ len. Time 2:03.04 (F)


1991   Strike The Gold
Messrs. Brophy, Condren & Cornacchia
Hot Pink, Blue star, blue band on sleeves, blue cap
Ch c Alydar – Majestic Gold
Trainer N. P. Zito   
Rider C. Antley 126
16 Ran – PP 5 – SP $5.80
2nd Best Pal 126   
3rd Mane Minister 126
1 ¾ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 2:03.08 (F)


1990   Unbridled
Frances A. Genter Stable
Light blue, yellow hoops yellow cap
B c Fappiano – Gana Facil
Trainer C. A. Nafzger   
Rider C. Perret 126
15 Ran – PP 8 – SP $11.80
2nd Summer Squall 126  
3rd Pleasant Tap 126
3 ½ len x 6 len. Time 2:02 (G)

1989   Sunday Silence
Messrs. Hancock III, Gaillard & Whittingham
Grey, Yellow sash, yellow sleeves, yellow cap
Dk b or br c Halo – Wishing Well
Trainer C. Whittingham   
Rider P. Valenzuela 126
15 Ran – PP 10 – SP $4.10
2nd Easy Goer 126   
3rd Awe Inspiring 126
2 ½ len x hd. Time 2:05 (M)

1988   Winning Colors
E. V. Klein
Gold, white, blue & gold lightning bolt, white, blue & gold lightning bolt on blue sleeves, gold cap
Ro f Caro – All Rainbows
Trainer D. Wayne Lukas   
Rider G. Stevens 121
17 Ran – PP 11 – SP $4.40
2nd Forty Niner 126  
3rd Risen Star 126
Nk x 3 len. Time 2:02 1/5 (F)

1987   Alysheba
Dorothy/ Pamela Scharbauer
White, blue diamonds, blue & white cap
B c Alydar – Bel Sheba
Trainer J. Van Berg   
Rider C. McCarron 126
17 Ran – PP 3 – SP $9.40
2nd Bet Twice 126   
3rd Avies Copy 126
¾ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 2:03 2/5 (F)

1986   Ferdinand
Mrs. E. A. Keck
Light blue, coral pink hoop, pink sleeves, pink cap
Ch c Nijinsky II – Banja Luka 
Trainer C. Whittingham   
Rider W. Shoemaker 126
16 Ran – PP 1 – SP $18.70
2nd Bold Arrangement 126  
3rd Broad Brush 126
2 ¼ len x ¾ len. Time 2:02 4/5 (F)

1985   Spend A Buck
Hunter Farm
Electric blue, blue ‘HF’ on silver ball, silver band on sleeves, blue cap
Dk b or br c Buckaroo – Belle de Jour
Trainer C. Gambolati   
Rider A. Cordero Jr 126
13 Ran – PP 10 – SP $5.10
2nd Stephan’s Odyssey 126   
3rd Chief’s Crown 126
5 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 2:00 1/5 (F)
1984   Swale
Claiborne Farm
Orange, orange cap
Dk b or br c Seattle Slew – Tuerta
Trainer W. C. Stephens   
Rider L. Pincay Jr 126
20 Ran – PP 15 – SP $4.40
2nd Coax Me Chad 126   
3rd At The Threshold 126
3 ¼ len x 2 len. Time 2:02 2/5 (F)
1983   Sunny’s Halo (CAN)
David J. Foster Racing Stable
Orange, white stripes, orange cap
Ch c Halo – Mostly Sunny
Trainer D. Cross Jr   
Rider E. Delahoussaye 126
20 Ran – PP 10 – SP $3.50
2nd Desert Wine 126   
3rd Caveat 126
2 len x nk. Time 2:02 1/5 (F)

1982   Gato Del Sol
Messrs. Hancock & Peters
Grey, Yellow sash, yellow sleeves, yellow cap
Gr c Cougar II – Peacefully
Trainer E. Gregson   
Rider E. Delahoussaye 126
19 Ran – PP 18 – SP $22.20
2nd Laser Light 126  
3rd Reinvested 126
2 ½ len x nk. Time 2:02 2/5 (F)

1981   Pleasant Colony
Buckland Farm
Dark blue, white triangle, dark blue bar on white sleeves, white cap
Dk b or br c His Majesty – Sun Colony
Trainer J. P. Campo   
Rider J. Velasquez 126
21 Ran – PP 7 – SP $4.50
2nd Woodchopper 126   
3rd Partez 126
¾ len x 3 len. Time 2:02 (F)

1980   Genuine Risk
Mrs. B. R. Firestone
Green, white diamond frame, white diamonds on sleeves, green cap
Ch f Exclusive Native – Virtuous
Trainer L. Jolley   
Rider J. Vasquez 121
13 Ran – PP 10 – SP $14.30
2nd Rumbo 126   
3rd Jaklin Klugman 126
1 len x 1 len. Time 2:02 (F)
1979   Spectacular Bid
Hawksworth Farm
Blue black cross sashes, blue bars on black sleeves, black cap
Gr c Bold Bidder – Spectacular
Trainer G. G. Delp   
Rider R. Franklin 126
10 Ran – PP 3 – SP $1.60
2nd General Assembly 126   
3rd Golden Act 126
2 ¾ len x 3 len. Time 2:02 2/5 (F)
1978   Affirmed
(11th winner of American Triple Crown)
Harbor View Farm
Flamingo, white bars on black sleeves, black cap
Ch c Exclusive Native – Won’t Tell You
Trainer L. Barrera   
Rider S. Cauthen 126
11 Ran – PP 2 – SP $2.80
2nd Alydar 126  
3rd Believe It 126
1 ½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 2:01 1/5 (F)
1977   Seattle Slew
(10th winner of American Triple Crown)
K. L. Taylor
Black, yellow yoke, yellow bars on sleeves, yellow cap
Dk b or br c Bold Reasoning – My Charmer
Trainer W. H. Turner Jr  
Rider J. Cruguet 126
15 Ran – PP 4 – SP $1.50F
2nd Run Dusty Run 126   
3rd Sanhedrin 126
1 ¾ len x nk. Time 2:02 1/5 (F)
1976   Bold Forbes
E. R. Tizol
Red, black diamond frame, black sleeves, red cap 
B or br c Irish Castle – Comely Nell
Trainer L. S. Barrera   
Rider A. Cordero 126
9 Ran – PP 2 – SP $4.00
2nd Honest Pleasure 126  
3rd Elocutionist 126
1 len x 3 ¼ len. Time 2:01 3/5 (F)

1975   Foolish Pleasure
J. L. Greer
Black, white belt, black chevrons on white sleeves, black & white cap
B c What A Pleasure – Fool-Me-Not 
Trainer L. Jolley   
Rider J. Vasquez 126
15 Ran – PP 3 – SP $2.90F
2nd Avatar 126   
3rd Diabolo 126
1 ¾ len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:02 (F)
1974   Cannonade
J. M. Olin
Red, yellow cross sashes, yellow stripes on sleeves, red cap
B c Bold Bidder – Queen Sucree
Trainer W. Stephens   
Rider A. Cordero Jr 126
23 Ran – PP 2 – SP $2.50F*
2nd Hudson County 126   
3rd Agitate 126
2 ¼ len x 3 ¼ len. Time 2:04 (F)
*Cannonade was coupled in the betting with his stablemate, Judger
1973   Secretariat
(9th winner of American Triple Crown)
Meadow Stable
Blue & white blocks, white stripes on blue sleeves, blue cap
Ch c Bold Ruler – Somethingroyal 
Trainer L. Laurin   
Rider R. Turcotte 126
13 Ran – PP 10 – $2.50F
2nd Sham 126   
3rd Our Native 126
2 ½ len x 8 len. Time 1:59 2/5 
(race & track record) (F)
1972   Riva Ridge
Meadow Stable
Blue & white blocks, white stripes on blue sleeves, blue cap
B c First Landing – Iberia 
Trainer L. Laurin   
Rider R. Turcotte 126
16 Ran – PP 9 – SP $2.50F
2nd No Le Hace 126  
3rd Hold Your Peace 126
3 ¾ len x 3 ½ len. Time 2:01 4/5 (F)
1971   Canonero II
E. Caibett
Brown, brown cap
B c Pretendre – Dixieland II
Trainer J. Arias   
Rider G. Avila 126
20 Ran – PP 12 – SP $9.70
2nd Jim French 126  
3rd Bold Reason 126
3 ¼ len x 2 len. Time 2:03 1/5 (F)

1970   Dust Commander
R. E. Lehmann
Gold, red ‘REL’ red chevron on sleeves, gold cap
Ch c Bold Commander – Dust Storm
Trainer D. Combs   
Rider M. Manganello 126
17 Ran – PP 2 – SP $16.30
2nd My Dad George 126   
3rd High Echelon 126
5 len x ½ len. Time 2:03 2/5 (G)

1969   Majestic Prince
F. McMahon
Black, gold hoops & cuffs, black cap
Ch c Raise A Native – Gay Hostess
Trainer J. Longden   
Rider W. Hartack 126
8 Ran – PP 8 – SP $2.40F
2nd Arts And Letters 126  
3rd Dike 126
Nk x ½ len. Time 2:01 4/5 (F)

1968   Forward Pass
Calumet Farm
Devil’s red, blue bars on sleeves, blue collar & cap
B c On-And-On – Princess Turia
Trainer H. Forrest   
Rider I. Valenzuela 126
14 Ran – PP 13 – SP $3.20F
2nd Francie’s Hat 126   
3rd T.V. Commercial 126
Nk x 2 ½ len. Time 2:02 1/5 (F)
(Dancers Image won the Derby by 1 ½ len but was
disqualified at a later date after testing positive to
banned substances. Race was subsequently awarded
to second placed Forward Pass)
1967   Proud Clarion
Darby Dan Farm
Fawn, brown ‘DD’ and sleeves, fawn & brown cap
B c Hail To Reason – Breath O’Morn
Trainer L. Gentry   
Rider R. Ussery 126
14 Ran – PP 7 – SP $31.10
2nd Barbs Delight 126  
3rd Damascus 126
1 len x 3 len. Time 2:00 3/5 (F)


1966   Kauai King
Ford Stable
White, blue diamonds, shoulder braces & sleeves, white & blue cap
Dk b/br c Native Dancer – Sweep In
Trainer H. Forrest   
Rider D. Brumfield 126
15 Ran – PP 12 – SP 3.40F
2nd Advocator 126   
3rd Blue Skyer 126
½ len x nse. Time 2:02 (F)
1965   Lucky Debonair
Mrs. Ada L. Rice
White, cerise ‘ARL’ in diamond, cerise yoke & sleeves, cerise & white cap
B c Vertex – Fresh As Fresh
Trainer F. Catrone   
Rider W. Shoemaker 126
11 Ran – PP 8 – SP $5.30
2nd Dapper Dan 126   
3rd Tom Rolfe 126
Nk x 2 len. Time 2:01 1/5 (F)


1964   Northern Dancer
Windfields Farm
Turquoise, gold dots on sleeves, gold cap
B c Nearctic – Natalma
Trainer H. A. Luro   
Rider W. Hartack 126
12 Ran – PP 7 – SP $4.40
2nd Hill Rise 126   
3rd The Scoundrel 126
Nk x 3 ¼ len. Time 2:00 (F) 
(race & track Record)

1963   Chateaugay
Darby Dan Farm
Fawn, brown ‘DD’ and sleeves, fawn & brown cap
Ch c Swaps – Banquet Bell
Trainer J. P. Conway   
Rider B. Baeza 126
9 Ran – PP 1 – SP $10.40
2nd Never Bend 126   
3rd Candy Spots 126
1 ¼ len x nk. Time 2:01 4/5 (F)

1962   Decidedly
El Peco Ranch
Black, white yoke & sleeves, red cap  
Gr c Determine – Gloire Fille
Trainer H. A. Luro   
Rider W. Hartack 126
15 Ran – PP 4 – SP $9.70
2nd Roman Line 126   
3rd Ridan 126
2 ¼ len x nk. Time 2:00 2/5 (F) 
(race & track record)
1961   Carry Back
Mrs. K. Price
Blue, silver hoops and sleeves, blue & silver cap
Br c Saggy – Joppy
Trainer J. A. Price   
Rider J. Sellers 126
15 Ran – PP 14 – SP $3.50F
2nd Crozier 126   
3rd Bass Clef 126
¾ len x 2 len. Time 2:04 (G)


1960   Venetian Way
Sunny Blue Farm
Blue, white sunburst on back, white sleeves, blue & white cap
Ch c Royal Coinage – Firefly
Trainer V. J. Sovinski   
Rider W. Hartack 126
13 Ran – PP 9 – SP $7.30
2nd Bally Ache 126   
3rd Victoria Park 126
3 ½ len x 7 ½ len. Time 2:02 2/5 (G)


1959   Tomy Lee (GB)
Mr & Mrs F. Turner (jun)
White, yellow ‘T’ white band on yellow sleeves, white & yellow cap 
B c Tudor Minstrel – Auld Alliance
Trainer F. Childs   
Rider W. Shoemaker 126
17 Ran – PP 9 – SP $4.70
2nd Sword Dancer 126   
3rd First Landing 126
Nse x 2 ¼ len. Time 2:02 1/5 (F)
1958   Tim Tam
Calumet Farm
Devil’s red, blue bars on sleeves, blue collar & cap
Dk b c Tom Fool – Two Lea
Trainer H. A. Jones   
Rider I. Valenzuela 126
14 Ran – PP 2 – SP $3.10
2nd Lincoln Road 126   
3rd Noureddin 126
½ len x ½ len. Time 2:05 (M)

1957   Iron Liege
Calumet Farm
Devil’s red, blue bars on sleeves, blue collar & cap
B c Bull Lea – Iron Maiden
Trainer H. A. Jones    
Rider W. Hartack 126
9 Ran – PP 6 – SP $9.40
2nd Gallant Man 126   
3rd Round Table 126
Nse x 2 ¾ len. Time 2:02 1/5 (F)

1956   Needles
D & H Stable
Orange, blue ‘D&H’ on back, blue collar & cuffs, orange & blue cap.
B c Ponder – Noodle Soup
Trainer H. L. Fontaine   
Rider D. Erb 126
17 Ran – PP 1 – SP $2.60F
2nd Fabius 126   
3rd Come On Red 126
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:03 2/5 (F)


1955   Swaps
R. C. Ellsworth
Red, Black triangle front & back, red & black cap
Ch c Khaled – Iron Reward
Trainer M. A. Tenney   
Rider W. Shoemaker 126
10 Ran – PP 8 – SP $3.80
2nd Nashua 126   
3rd Summer Tan 126
1 ½ len x 6 ½ len. Time 2:01 4/5 (F)
1954   Determine
A. J. Crevolin
Orange, black ‘C’ on back, orange hoop on black sleeves, black cap
Gr c Alibhai – Koubis
Trainer W. Molter   
Rider R. York 126
17 Ran – PP 7 – SP $5.30
2nd Hasty Road 126   
3rd Hasseyampa 126
1 ½ len x 2 ½ len. Time 2:03 (F)
1953   Dark Star
Cain Hoy Stables
Blue and white blocks, white sleeves and cap
Br c Royal Gem II – Isolde
Trainer E. Haywood   
Rider H. Moreno 126
11 Ran – PP 10 – SP $25.90
2nd Native Dancer 126   
3rd Invigorator 126
Hd x 5 len. Time 2:02 (F)
(Dark Star’s sire is the former great Australian galloper
Royal Gem, winner of many major races in Australia
Including the 1946 Caulfield Cup)
1952   Hill Gail
Calumet Farm
Devil’s red, blue bars on sleeves, blue collar & cap
Dk b c Bull Lea – Jane Gail
Trainer B. A. Jones   
Rider E. Arcaro 126
16 Ran – PP 1 – SP $2.10F
2nd Sub Fleet 126   
3rd Blue Man 126
2 len x 8 ¾ len. Time 2:01 3/5 (F)

1951   Count Turf
J. J. Amiel
Green, yellow sash, white bars on sleeves, green cap
B c Count Fleet – Delmarie
Trainer S. Rutchick   
Rider C. McCreary 126
20 Ran – PP 9 – SP $15.60
2nd Royal Mustang 126   
3rd Ruhe 126
4 len x hd. Time 2:02 3/5 (F)

1950   Middleground
King Ranch
Brown, white running ‘W’ front & back, brown bar on white sleeves, brown & white cap
Ch c Bold Venture – Verguenza
Trainer M. Hirsch   
Rider W. Boland 126
14 Ran – PP 14 – SP $8.90*
2nd Hill Prince 126  
3rd Mr. Trouble 126
1 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 2:01 3/5 (F)
*Middleground was coupled in the betting with his stablemate, On The Mark
1949   Ponder
Calumet Farm
Devil’s red, blue bars on sleeves, blue collar & cap
Dk b c Pensive – Miss Rushin
Trainer B. A. Jones   
Rider S. Brooks 126
14 Ran – PP 2 – SP $17.00
2nd Capot 126  
3rd Palestinian 126
3 len x 4 ½ len. Time 2:04 1/5 (F)


1948   Citation
(8th winner of American Triple Crown)
Calumet Farm
Devil’s red, blue bars on sleeves, blue collar & cap
B c Bull Lea – Hydroplane II
Trainer B. A. Jones   
Rider E. Arcaro 126
6 Ran – PP 1 – SP $1.40F*
2nd Coaltown 126   
3rd My Request 126
3 ½ len x 3 len. Time 2:05 2/5 (S)
*Citation was coupled in the betting with his stablemate, Coaltown
1947   Jet Pilot
Maine Chance Farm
Cerise, white sash, blue cuffs, cerise cap
Ch c Blenheim II – Black Wave
Trainer T. Smith   
Rider E. Guerin 126
13 Ran – PP 13 – SP $6.40
2nd Phalanx 126   
3rd Faultless 126
Hd x hd. Time 2:06 4/5 (S)


1946   Assault
(7th winner of American Triple Crown)
King Ranch
Brown, white running ‘W’ front & back, brown bar on white sleeves, brown & white cap
Ch c Bold Venture – Igual
Trainer M. Hirsch   
Rider W. Mehrtens 126
17 Ran – PP 2 – SP $9.20
2nd Spy Song 126   
3rd Hampden 126
8 len x hd. Time 2:06 3/5 (S)
1945   Hoop Jr
F. W. Hooper
Blue, white circle ‘H’ front & back, white shoulder straps, red sleeves, blue & white cap
B c Sir Gallahad III – One Hour
Trainer I. H. Parke   
Rider E. Arcaro 126
16 Ran – PP 12 – SP $4.70
2nd Pot O’Luck 126   
3rd Darby Dieppe 126
6 len x ¾ len. Time 2:07 (M)

1944   Pensive
Calumet Farm
Devil’s red, blue bars on sleeves, blue collar & cap
Ch c Hyperion – Penicuik II
Trainer B. A. Jones   
Rider C. McCreary 126
16 Ran – PP 4 – SP $8.10
2nd Broadcloth 126   
3rd Stir Up 126
4 ½ len x 1 len. Time 2:04 1/5 (G)

1943   Count Fleet
(6th winner of American Triple Crown)
Mrs. J. Hertz
Yellow, black circle on sleeves
Br c Reigh Count – Quickly
Trainer G. D. Cameron   
Rider J. Longden 126
10 Ran – PP 5 – SP $1.40F
2nd Blue Swords 126   
3rd Slide Rule 126
3 len x 6 len. Time 2:04 2/5 (F)

1942   Shut Out
Greentree Stable
Pink, black stripes on sleeves, black cap
Ch c Equipoise – Goose Egg
Trainer J. M. Gaver   
Rider W. D. Wright 126
15 Ran – PP 3 – SP $2.90F*
2nd Alsab 126  
3rd Valdina Orphan 126
2 ¼ len x hd. Time 2:04 2/5 (F)
*Shut Out was coupled in the betting with his stablemate, Devil Diver
1941   Whirlaway
(5th winner of American Triple Crown)
Calumet Farm
Devil’s red, blue bars on sleeves, blue collar & cap
Ch c Blenheim II – Dustwhirl
Trainer B. A. Jones   
Rider E. Arcaro 126
11 Ran – PP 4 – SP $3.90F
2nd Staretor 126  
3rd Market Wise 126
8 len x Nk. Time 2:01 2/5 (F) 
(race & track record)

1940   Gallahadion
Milky Way Farms
Orange, white star front & back, white sleeves, chocolate & white cap
B c Sir Gallahad III – Countess Time
Trainer R. Waldron   
Rider C. Bierman 126
8 Ran – PP 1 – SP $36.20
2nd Bimelech 126   
3rd Dit 126
1 ½ len x nse. Time 2:05 (F)

1939   Johnstown
Belair Stud
White red spots, scarlet cap
B c Jamestown – La France
Trainer J. Fitzsimmons   
Rider J. Stout 126
8 Ran – PP 5 – SP $1.60
2nd Challedon 126   
3rd Heather Broom 126
8 len x 1 len. Time 2:03 2/5 (F)
1938   Lawrin
Woolford Farm
Maroon, white dots, white stripe on sleeves
Br c Insco – Margaret Lawrence
Trainer B. A. Jones   
Rider E. Arcaro 126
10 Ran – PP 1 – SP $9.60
2nd Dauber 126  
3rd Can’t Wait 126
1 len x 5 len. Time 2:04 4/5 (F)






From 1938 onwards, starting prices will be given as tote dividends for a $1 investment. The $1 stake will be included in the dividend.



1937   War Admiral
(4th winner of American Triple Crown)
Glen Riddle Farms
Black, yellow sash, yellow bars on sleeves, black cap
Br c Man O’ War – Brushup
Trainer G. Conway   
Rider C. Kurtsinger 126
20 Ran – PP 1 – SP 8/5F
2nd Pompoon 126   
3rd Reaping Reward 126
1 ¾ len x 8 len. Time 2:03 1/5 (F)
1936   Bold Venture
M. L. Schwartz
White, brown crossed sashes, brown cap
Ch c St. Germans – Possible
Trainer M. Hirsch   
Rider I. Hanford 126
14 Ran – PP 5 – SP 20/1
2nd Brevity 126   
3rd Indian Broom 126
Hd x 6 len. Time 2:03 3/5 (F)


1935   Omaha
(3rd winner of American Triple Crown)
Belair Stud
White red spots, scarlet cap
Ch c Gallant Fox – Flambino
Trainer J. Fitzsimmons   
Rider W. Saunders 126
18 Ran – PP 10 – SP 4/1F
2nd Roman Soldier 126   
3rd Whiskolo 126
1 ½ len x 4 len. Time 2:05 (G)
1934   Cavalcade
Brookmeade Stable
White, blue crossed sashes, white cap
Br c Lancegaye – Hastily
Trainer R. A. Smith   
Rider M. Garner 126
13 Ran – PP 8 – SP 3/2F*
2nd Discovery 126  
3rd Agrarian 126
2 ½ len x 4 len. Time 2:04 (F)
*Cavalcade was coupled in the betting with his stablemate, Time Clock
1933   Brokers Tip
Col. E. R. Bradley
White, green hoops, white sleeves, green cap
Br c Black Toney – Forteresse
Trainer H. J. Thompson   
Rider D. Meade 126
13 Ran – PP 11 – SP 9/1
2nd Head Play 126  
3rd Charley O 126
Nk x 4 len. Time 2:06 4/5 (G)

1932   Burgoo King
Col. E. R. Bradley
White, green hoops, white sleeves, green cap
Ch c Bubbling Over – Minawand
Trainer H. J. Thompson   
Rider E. James 126
20 Ran – PP 13 – SP 5/1*
2nd Economic 126   
3rd Stepenfetchit 126
5 len x hd. Time 2:05 1/5 (F)
*Burgoo King was coupled in the betting with his stablemate, Brother Joe
1931   Twenty Grand
Greentree Stable
Pink, black stripes on sleeves, black cap
B c St. Germans – Bonus
Trainer J. Rowe Jr  
Rider C. Kurtsinger 126
12 Ran – PP 5 – SP 9/10F*
2nd Sweep All 126   
3rd Mate 126
4 len x 3 len. Time 2:01 4/5 (F) 
(race & track record)
*Twenty Grand was coupled in the betting with his stablemates, Anchors Aweigh and Surf Board
1930   Gallant Fox
(2nd winner of American Triple Crown)
Belair Stud
White red spots, scarlet cap
B c Sir Gallahad III – Marguerite
Trainer J. Fitzsimmons   
Rider E. Sande 126
15 Ran – PP 7 – SP 11/10F
2nd Gallant Knight 126   
3rd Ned O 126
2 len x 2 len. Time 2:07 3/5 (G)
1929   Clyde Van Dusen
H. P. Gardner
Black, light blue sleeves, black cap
Ch g Man O’ War – Uncle’s Lassie
Trainer C. Van Dusen   
Rider L. McAtee 126
21 Ran – PP 20 – SP 3/1
2nd Naishapur 126  
3rd Panchio 126
2 len x 3 len. Time 2:10 4/5 (M)


1928   Reigh Count
Mrs. J. Hertz
Yellow, black circle on sleeves
Ch c Sunreigh – Contessina
Trainer B. S. Michell   
Rider C. Lang 126
22 Ran – PP 4 – SP 2/1F*
2nd Misstep 126   
3rd Toro 126
3 len x 2 len. Time 2:10 2/5 (H)
*Reigh Count was coupled in the betting with his stablemate, Reigh Olga
1927   Whiskery
H. P. Whitney
Light blue, white sash, brown cap
Br c Whisk Broom II – Prudery
Trainer F. Hopkins   
Rider L. McAtee 126
15 Ran – PP 7 – SP 12/5F*
2nd Osmand 126   
3rd Jock 126
Hd x 1 ½ len. Time 2:06 (S)
*Whiskery was coupled in the betting with his stablemate, Bostonian
1926   Bubbling Over
Col. E. R. Bradley
White, green hoops, white sleeves, green cap
Ch c North Star III – Beaming Beauty
Trainer H. J. Thompson   
Rider A. Johnson 126
13 Ran – PP 11 – SP 19/10F*
2nd Bagenbaggage 126   
3rd Rock Man 126
5 len x 3 len. Time 2:03 4/5 (F)
*Bubbling Over was coupled in the betting with his stablemate, Bagenbaggage
1925   Flying Ebony
G. A. Cochran
Green, yellow hoops, green cap
Blk c The Finn – Princess Mary
Trainer W. B. Duke   
Rider E. Sande 126
20 Ran – PP 6 – 31/10
2nd Captain Hal 126   
3rd Son Of John 126
1 ½ len x nk. Time 2:07 3/5 (S)

1924   Black Gold
Mrs. R. M. Hoots
Old rose, white cross sashes, white bars on sleeves, black cap
Blk c Black Toney – Useeit
Trainer H. Webb   
Rider D. Mooney 126
19 Ran – PP 1 – SP 17/10F
2nd Chilhowee 126   
3rd Beau Butler 126
½ len x nk. Time 2:05 1/5 (F)
1923   Zev
Rancocas Stable
White, green collar & cuffs
Br c The Finn – Miss Kearney
Trainer D. J. Leary   
Rider E. Sande 126
21 Ran – PP 10 – SP 19/1
2nd Martingale 126  
3rd Vigil 126
1 ½ len x 1 len. Time 2:05 2/5 (F)
1922   Morvich
B. Block
Jade green and orange blocks & blocked cap
Br c Runnymede – Hymir
Trainer F. Burlew   
Rider A. Johnson 126
10 Ran – PP 4 – SP 6/5F
2nd Bet Mosie 126   
3rd John Finn 126
1 ½ len x hd. Time 2:04 3/5 (F)

1921   Behave Yourself
Col. E. R. Bradley
White, green hoops, white sleeves, green cap
Br c Marathon – Miss Ringlets
Trainer H. J. Thompson   
Rider C. Thompson 126
12 Ran – PP 1 – SP 9/1*
2nd Black Servant 126   
3rd Prudery 121
Hd x 6 len. Time 2:04 1/5 (F)
*Behave Yourself was coupled in the betting with his stablemate, Black Servant
1920   Paul Jones
R. Parr
Black & white stripes, red sash, black cap 
(wore a blue cap to distinguish him from his R. Parr 
stable-mate, Blazes)
Br g Sea King – May Florence
Trainer W. Garth   
Rider T. Rice 126
17 Ran – PP 2 – SP 16/1*
2nd Upset 126
3rd On Watch 126
Hd x 4 len. Time 2:09 (S)
*Paul Jones was coupled in the betting with his stablemate, Blazes


1920 - Weights standardised to 126 lb colts & geldings and 121 lb fillies

1919   Sir Barton
(First winner of American Triple Crown)
J. K. L. Ross
Black, orange hoops & sleeves, orange cap
(wore a red cap to distinguish him from his
J. K. L. Ross stablemate, Billy Kelly)
Ch c Star Shoot – Lady Sterling
Trainer H. G. Bedwell   
Rider J. Loftus 112 ½
12 Ran – PP 1 – SP 13/5*
2nd Billy Kelly 119   
3rd Under Fire 122
5 len x 1 len. Time 2:09 4/5 (H)
*Sir Barton was coupled in the betting with his stablemate, Billy Kelly

1918   Exterminator
W. S. Kilmer
Green, orange sleeves, brown sash, green cap
Ch g McGee – Fair Empress
Trainer H. McDaniel   
Rider W. Knapp 114
8 Ran – PP 5 – SP 30/1
2nd Escoba 117   
3rd Viva America 113
1 len x 8 len. Time 2:10 4/5 (M)
1917   Omar Khayyam (GB)
Billings & Johnson
Blue, old gold sash, old gold sleeves & cap
Ch c Marco – Lisma
Trainer C. T. Patterson   
Rider C. Borel 117
15 Ran – PP 8 – SP 13/1
2nd Ticket 117   
3rd Midway 117
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:04 3/5 (F)
1916   George Smith
J. Sanford
Purple & gold stripes, gold cap
Blk c Out Of Reach – Consuelo II
Trainer H. Hughes   
Rider J. Loftus 117
9 Ran – PP 8 – SP 4/1
2nd Star Hawk 117   
3rd Franklin 117
Nk x 3 len. Time 2:04 (F)
1915   Regret
H. P. Whitney
Light blue, white sash, brown cap
Ch f Broomstick – Jersey Lightning
Trainer J. Rowe   
Rider J. Notter 112
16 Ran – PP 2 – SP 13/5F
2nd Pebbles 117   
3rd Sharpshooter 114
2 len x 2 len. Time 2:05 2/5 (F)
1914   Old Rosebud
H. C. Applegate
White, blue sleeves, white cap
B g Uncle – Ivory Bells
Trainer F. D. Weir   
Rider J. McCabe 114
7 Ran – PP 6 – SP 4/5F
2nd Hodge 114   
3rd Bronzewing 117
8 len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:03 2/5 (F) 
(race & track record)

1913   Donerail
T. P. Hayes
Red, green tobacco leaf on back, green cap
B c McGee – Algie M.
Trainer T. P. Hayes   
Rider R. Goose 117
8 Ran – PP 5 – SP 91/1
2nd Ten Point 117   
3rd Gowell 112
½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 2:04 4/5 (F) 
(race & track Record)

1912   Worth
H. C. Hallenbeck
Black, white sash, white bars on sleeves, white cap
Br c Knight Of The Thistle – Miss Hanover 
Trainer F. M. Taylor   
Rider C.H. Shilling 117
7 Ran – PP 5 – SP 4/5F
2nd Duval 117   
3rd Flamma 112
Nk x 5 len. Time 2:09 2/5 (M)

1911   Meridian
R. F. Carman
White, blue sash, white sleeves with blue bars, blue cap
B c Broomstick – Sue Smith
Trainer A. Ewing   
Rider G. Archibald 117
7 Ran – PP 5 – SP 29/10
2nd Governor Gray 119   
3rd Colston 110
¾ len x 15 len. Time 2:05 (F) 
(equal race & track record)

1910   Donau
W. Gerst
Red, white & blue hoops, blue sleeves, white cap
B c Woolsthorpe – Al Lone
Trainer G. Ham   
Rider F. Herbert 117
7 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 8/5F
2nd Joe Morris 117   
3rd Fighting Bob 117
½ len x hd. Time 2:06 2/5 (F)

1909   Wintergreen
J. B. Respess
Purple, white belt, white sleeves & cap
B c Dick Welles – Winter
Trainer C. Mack   
Rider V. Powers 117
10 Ran – PP 6 – SP 19/10F
2nd Miami 117   
3rd Dr. Barkley 117
4 len x 3 len. Time 2:08 1/5 (S)


1908   Stone Street
C. E. Hamilton
Blue, white sash, red cap
B c Longstreet – Stone Nellie
Trainer J. W. Hall   
Rider A. Pickens 117
8 Ran – PP 4 – SP 24/1
2nd Sir Cleges 117   
3rd Dunvegan 114
3 len x hd. Time 2:15 1/5 (H)

1907   Pink Star
J. Hal Woodford
Pink, black sleeves, pink cap
B c Pink Coat – Mary Malloy
Trainer W. H. Fizer   
Rider A. Minder 117
6 Ran – PP 6 – SP 15/1
2nd Zal 117   
3rd Ovelando 117
2 len x 1 len. Time 2:12 3/5 (H)


1906   Sir Huon
Geo. J. Long
Peacock blue, yellow sleeves & sash, yellow cap
B c Falsetto – Ignite
Trainer P. Coyne   
Rider R. Troxler 117
6 Ran – PP 4 – SP 11/10F
2nd Lady Navarre 117   
3rd James Reddick 117
2 len x 3 len. Time 2:08 4/5 (G)
1905   Agile
Capt. S. S. Brown
Cherry, blue cap
B c Sir Dixon – Alpena
Trainer R. Tucker   
Rider J. Martin 122
3 Ran – PP 1 – SP 1/3F
2nd Ram’s Horn 117   
3rd Layson 117
3 len x 10 len. Time 2:10 ¾ (H)


1904   Elwood
Mrs C. E. Durnell
Green, white shoulder straps, white cap
B c Free Knight – Petticoat
Trainer C. E. Durnell   
Rider F. Prior 117
5 Ran – PP 3 – SP 10/1
2nd Ed Tierney 117   
3rd Brancas 117
½ len x 3 len. Time 2:08 ½ (F)

1903   Judge Himes
C. R. Ellison
Orange, black sleeves, purple cap
Ch c Esher – Lullaby
Trainer J. P. Mayberry   
Rider H. Booker 117
6 Ran – PP 4 – SP 12/1
2nd Early 117   
3rd Bourbon 110
¾ len x 6 len. Time 2:09 (F)


1902   Alan-A-Dale  
T. C. McDowell
White, black sash, white cap with black band
Ch c Halma – Sudie McNairy
Trainer T. C. McDowell   
Rider J. Winkfield 117
4 Ran – SP 3/2 
2nd Inventor 117   
3rd The Rival 117 
Nse x ½ len. Time 2:08 ¾ (F)
*Alan-A-Dale was coupled in the betting with his stablemate, The Rival 
1901   His Eminence
F. B. Van Meter
Red, white sleeves, red, white & blue cap
B c Falsetto – Patroness
Trainer F. B. Van Meter   
Rider J. Winkfield 117
5 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Sannazarro 117   
3rd Driscoll 110
2 len x 2 len. Time 2:07 ¾ (F) 


1900   Lieut. Gibson
Charles H. Smith
All purple
B c G. W. Johnson – Sophia Hardy
Trainer C. H. Hughes   
Rider J. Boland 117
7 Ran – SP 7/10F
2nd Florizar 122   
3rd Thrive 122
4 len x 2 len. Time 2:06 ¼ (F) 
(race record)

1899   Manuel
A. H. & D. H. Morris
All scarlet
B c Bob Miles – Espanita
Trainer R. J. Walden   
Rider F. Taral 117
5 Ran – SP 11/20F
2nd Corsini 122   
3rd Mazo 117
2 len. Time 2:12 (F)


1898   Plaudit
J. E. Madden
Cherry, white bars on sleeves, cherry cap with white hoop
Br c Himyar – Cinderella
Trainer J. E. Madden   
Rider W. Simms 117
4 ran – SP 3/1
2nd Lieber Karl 122   
3rd Isabey 117
1 len. Time 2:09 (G)


1897   Typhoon ll
J. C. Cahn
Orange, blue sleeves, red cap
Ch c Top Gallant – Dolly Varden
Trainer J. C. Cahn   
Rider F. Garner 117
6 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Ornament 117   
3rd Dr Catlett 117
Nk. Time 2:12 ½ (H)

1896   Ben Brush
M. F. Dwyer
White, gold tassle on white cap
B c Bramble – Roseville
Trainer H. Campbell   
Rider W. Simms 117
8 Ran – SP 1/2F
2nd Ben Eder 117   
3rd Semper Ego 117
Nse x 5 len. Time 2:07 ¾ (G)





1896: Changes are made to Kentucky Derby weights with the introduction of allowances.
Colts to carry 122 lbs, geldings 119 lbs & fillies 117 lbs.
Those not having won a race for three-year-olds (regardless of sex) to the value of $1,500 receive a 5 lb allowance; maidens receive 10 lbs.
1896 also saw the distance changed from 1 ½ miles to 1 ¼ miles


1895   Halma
B. McClelland
Green, orange sash and cuffs, green & orange cap
Blk c Hanover – Julia L.
Trainer B. McClelland   
Rider J. Perkins 122
4 Ran – SP 1/3F
2nd Basso 122   
3rd Laureate 122
3 len x 1 len. Time 2:37 ½ (F) 
When Aristides owner, H P McGrath died in 1881, he willed his racing colours (Green, orange sash) to his former trainer, Byron McClelland. McClelland later added the orange cuffs and quartered cap to the original McGrath designed livery

1894   Chant
Leigh & Rose
Blue, white stripes, blue cap
B c Falsetto – Addie C.
Trainer E. Leigh   
Rider F. Goodale 122
5 Ran – SP 1/2F
2nd Pearl Song 122   
3rd Sigurd 122
10 len x 10 len. Time 2:41 (F)
1893   Lookout
Cushing & Orth
Blue, orange stars
Ch c Troubadour – Christina
Trainer W. McDaniel   
Rider E. Kunze 122
6 Ran – SP 10/7F
2nd Plutus 122   
3rd Boundless 122
5 len x hd. Time 2:39 ¼ (F)

1892   Azra
Bashford Manor
Peacock blue, yellow sash & cap
B c Reform – Albia
Trainer J. H. Morris   
Rider A. Clayton 122
3 Ran – SP 3/2F
2nd Huron 122   
3rd Phil Dwyer 122
Nse x 6 len. Time 2:41 ½ (H)
1891   Kingman
Jacobin Stable
Wine, orange sleeves, blue cap
B c Glengarry – Patricia
Trainer D. Allen   
Rider I. Murphy 122
4 Ran – SP 2/5F
2nd Balgowan 122   
3rd High Tariff 122
1 len. Time 2:52 ¼ (S)
1891 Weights increased: 
Colts & Geldings 122 - Fillies 117
1890   Riley
E. Corrigan
Green, white sash, green cap
B c Longfellow – Geneva
Trainer E. Corrigan   
Rider I. Murphy 118
6 Ran – SP 4/1
2nd Bill Letcher 118   
3rd Robespierre 118
1 ½ len x 1 len. Time 2:45 (H)


1889   Spokane
N. Armstrong
Blue, orange sleeves, blue cap
Ch c Hyder Ali – Interpose
Trainer J. Rodegap   
Rider T. Kiley 118
8 Ran – SP 6/1
2nd Proctor Knott 115   
3rd Once Again 118
Nse x 2 len. Time 2:34 ½ (F) 
(race record)

1888   Macbeth ll
Chicago Stable
Black, gold sash, old gold cap
Br g Macduff – Agnes
Trainer J. Campbell   
Rider G. Covington 115
7 Ran – SP 8/1
2nd Gallifet 118   
3rd White 118
1 len x 3 len. Time 2:38 ¼ (F)
1887   Montrose
Labold Bros
Canary, purple sleeves & sash, canary & purple cap
B c Duke Of Montrose – Patti
Trainer J. McGinty   
Rider I. Lewis 118
7 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Jim Gore 118   
3rd Jacobin 118
1 ½ len x 1 len. Time 2:39 ¼ (F)


1886   Ben Ali
J. B. Haggin
Orange, blue sleeves & cap
Br c Virgil – Ulrica
Trainer J. Murphy   
Rider P. Duffy 118
10 Ran – SP 7/5F
2nd Blue Wing 118   
3rd Free Knight 118
¾ len x 2 len. Time 2:36 ½ (F) 
(race record)
1886 Weights increased: 
Colts 118 - Geldings 115 - Fillies 113
1885   Joe Cotton
J. T. Williams
Black red sash & cap
Ch c King Alfonso – Inverness
Trainer A. Perry   
Rider E. Henderson 110
10 Ran – SP EvensF
2nd Berson 110   
3rd Ten Booker 110
Sht nk x 1 len. Time 2:37 ¼ (G)

1884   Buchanan
W. Cottrill
Red, white sash, red cap
Ch c Buckden – Mrs Grigsby
Trainer W. Bird   
Rider I. Murphy 110
9 Ran – SP 7/2
2nd Loftin 110   
3rd Audrain 110
1 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 2:40 ¼ (G)
1884 - Weights increased: 
Colts 110 - Fillies & Geldings 107
1883   Leonatus
Chinn & Morgan
White, red sash & cap
B c Longfellow – Semper Felix
Trainer R. Colston   
Rider W. Donohue 105
7 Ran – SP 1/2F
2nd Drake Carter 102   
3rd Lord Ragland 105
3 len x ½ len. Time 2:43 (H)
1882   Apollo
Morris & Patton
Purple, white cap
Ch g Ashstead or Lever – Rebecca T. Price
Trainer G. B Morris   
Rider B. Hurd 102
14 Ran – SP 10/1
2nd Runnymeade 105   
3rd Bengal 105
1 len x 2 len. Time 2:40 ¼ (G)

1881   Hindoo
Dwyer Bros
Red, blue sash, red cap
B c Virgil – Florence
Trainer J. Rowe   
Rider J. McLaughlin 105
6 Ran – SP 1/3F
2nd Lelex 102   
3rd Alfambra 105
4 len x ½ len. Time 2:40 (F)

1880   Fonso
J. S. Shawhan
Black, orange sash, black & orange cap
Ch c King Alfonso – Weatherwitch
Trainer T. Hutsell   
Rider G. Lewis 105
5 Ran – SP 7/1
2nd Kimball 105   
3rd Bancroft 105
1 ¼ len x 2 len Time 2:37 ½ (F)
1880 - Weights increased: 
Colts 105 - Fillies & Geldings 102
1879   Lord Murphy
G. W. Darden & Co
Crimson, gold sash, crimson & gold cap
B c Pat Malloy – Wenonah
Trainer G. Rice   
Rider C. Shauer 100
9 Ran – SP 11/10F
2nd Falsetto 100   
3rd Strathmore 100
Nk x 3 len. Time 2:37 (F) 
(race record)
1878   Day Star
T. J. Nichols
All light blue
Ch c Star Davis – Squeeze’Em
Trainer L. Paul   
Rider J. Carter 100
9 Ran – SP 3/1
2nd Himyar 100   
3rd Leveller 100
2 len x 4 len Time 2:37 ¼ (G) 
(race record)

1877   Baden-Baden
D. Swigert 
Blue, white sash & cap
Ch c Australian – Lavender
Trainer E. Brown   
Rider W. Walker 100
11 Ran – SP 8/1*
2nd Leonard 100   
3rd King William 100
1 len x hd. Time 2:38 (F)
*Baden-Baden was coupled in the betting with his stablemate, Lisbon
1876   Vagrant
W. B. Astor
White, red star & cap
B g Virgil – Lazy
Trainer J. Williams   
Rider R. Swim 97
11 Ran – SP 9/5F
2nd Creedmore 100   
3rd Harry Hill 100
1 ¼ len x 2 len. Time 2:38 ¼ (F)
1875   Aristides
H. P. McGrath
Green, orange sash, green cap
Ch c Leamington – Sarong
Trainer A. Williamson   
Rider O. Lewis 100
15 Ran – SP 29/10F*   
2nd Volcano 100  
3rd Verdigris 100
1 len x 1 len. Time 2:37 ¾ (F)
*Aristides was coupled in the betting with his stablemate, Chesapeake 



May 17, 1875 - First running of the Kentucky Derby 1 ½ miles 
at Churchill Downs Racecourse, Louisville. 
Weights: Colts 100 lbs - Fillies & Geldings 97 lbs


















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