By US Racing Team So far, nine geldings -- Vagrant (1876), Apollo (1882), Macbeth II (1888), Old Rosebud (1914), Exterminator (1918), Paul Jones (1920), Clyde Van Dusen (1929), Funny Cide (2003) and Mine That Bird (2009) are the only geldings to have won the Kentucky Derby. A total of 118 geldings h...
The Kentucky Derby, also known as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports," is one of the most anticipated events in the horse racing calendar. Set to take place on May 6, 2023, the 149th edition of the Kentucky Derby is expected to be a thrilling race, with some of the best horses and jockeys [&he...
Fillies in the Kentucky Derby By USRacing Team In 2020, despite pressure from fans and handicappers, the connections of the two best fillies in the 3-year-old division – Swiss Skydiver and Gamine – resisted pressure and temptation, skipped the Kentucky Derby and they instead faced off in Friday�...
Kentucky Derby Field Size By US Racing Team As much as the Kentucky Derby has stayed the same and replicated decades worth of traditions, perhaps the biggest change overall may be the actual field size, or actual numbers of runners who will be trying to make the gate on the first Saturday in May. Th...
Kentucky Derby Favorites By US Racing Team Favorites in the Kentucky Derby seem to do well. Since 1908 and the advent of pari-mutuel wagering, favorites have won 39 times for roughly a 35 percent strike rate. In the years before pari-mutuel wagering between 1875 and 1907, sentimental favorites won 1...
Incidents and Disqualifications in the Kentucky Derby By US Racing Team Despite its justified reputation as a roughly run race, the Kentucky Derby overall has been largely free of riding infractions, fouls and interference. There have only been a few incidents worth investigating by stewards. Four y...
Kentucky Derby Winners By US Racing Team So far, bay horses have been the most successful in the Kentucky Derby, taking home the trophy for their happy connections 56 times. Chestnuts checked in as runner-up with 49 winners, brown runners have been victorious 17 times to complete the color trifecta,...
Kentucky Derby Winners Bought and Bred By US Racing Team Once again this year the Kentucky Derby will be run for a purse of $3 million, which means the winner will take home a minimum of $1.8 million. But before the group of 20 makes it to the starting gate, a significant financial investment has [&...
2023 Kentucky Derby Post Positions, Entries, Odds and Predictions: Rocket Can The 149th Kentucky Derby (G1) presented by Woodford Reserve will be run on Saturday, May 6, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The purse is $3 million, with $1.86 million going to the winner. US Racing is profilin...
2023 Kentucky Derby Post Positions, Entries, Odds and Predictions: Jace's Road The 149th Kentucky Derby (G1) presented by Woodford Reserve will be run on Saturday, May 6, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The purse is $3 million, with $1.86 million going to the winner. US Racing is profili...
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