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May 2, 2024 · Jockey Oliver Lewis won the first Kentucky Derby in 1876 aboard Aristides. J.D. Mooney rode Black Gold to the win in the 50th Derby in 1924. Angel Cordero Jr. guided Cannonade to victory in the ...
May 4, 2024 · FILE - In this May 4, 1968, file photo, Dancer’s Image, jockey Bob Ussery up, crosses the finish line to win the 94th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. America’s longest continuously held sporting event turns 150 years old Saturday. The Kentucky Derby has survived two world wars, the Depression and ...
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May 4, 2024 · On Saturday, Larry Demeritte will be just the second since 1951 and 17th overall when he saddles long shot West Saratoga.
May 4, 2024 · America’s longest continuously held sporting event turns 150 years old this Saturday. By age, it’s got the Westminster dog show beat by two years. The Derby has survived two world wars, the ...
May 1, 2024 · Silver Charm is the oldest living Derby winner at age 30. 2009 (135th Derby) Last in the early going, 50-1 shot Mine That Bird moved up to 12th with a quarter-mile to go.
Apr 30, 2024 · For example, 52-year-old John Velazquez, who has the mount on probable post-time favorite Fierceness, will be attempting to win the Derby for the fourth time since 2011. While horses are the most important factor in handicapping any race, many bettors look toward jockey statistics to strengthen their opinions and separate top contenders.
The table provides a list of the Kentucky Derby’s winning horses and their jockeys. The Kentucky Derby. year. horse. jockey. 1 The initial winner, Dancer's Image, was disqualified. 2 Fastest time—1 min 59 2/5 sec. 3 The initial winner, Maximum Security, was disqualified. 4 The initial winner, Medina Spirit, was disqualified.
