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Has a filly ever won the Kentucky Derby?
Yes, fillies have been among the Kentucky Derby's winners! Regret [1912 - April 11, 1934] was the first filly [female horse] to win the Kentucky Derby, in 1915, with a time of 2:05.40 minutes. Genuine Risk [February 15, 1977 - August 18, 2008] was the second filly to win the Derby, in 1980, with a time of 2:02.00 minutes. Winning Colors [February 14, 1985 - February 17, 2008] was the third and final filly to win the Derby, in 1988, with a time of 2:02.20 minutes.
What mares have won the Kentucky Derby?
Technically, a mare is defined as a female horse over the age of three. A filly is a female horse three years or younger. Since the Kentucky Derby is a race for 3-year-olds only, no mare has ever won. However, three fillies have won the Kentucky Derby: Regret (1915); Genuine Risk (1980); and Winning Colors (1988).
Who was the last mare to win the Kentucky Derby?
Winning Colors [February 14, 1985 - February 17, 2008] was the last filly to win the Kentucky Derby. The young mare finished first in the 1988 Derby. She was the third and most recent of three fillies to claim victory in the world-famous race that's held yearly at the Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky.
What was the name of the last horse to win the Kentucky Derby?
super saver
What was the nickname of the Kentucky Derby winner Regret?
'Legend of the East' was the nickname for Regret [1912 - April 11, 1934]. She was the first filly to win the Kentucky Derby. Her triumph took place, with a fast start and a consistently easy lead, in 1915.
How many times can a horse race in the Kentucky Derby at Churchhill Downs?
A horse (cold, gelding or filly) may only run in the Kentucky Derby at the age of three-years-old. So the answer is that a horse can only run once. That's what makes it such a special win.
Who was the last black jockey to win the Kentucky Derby in 1901 and 1902?
Jimmy Winkfield.
Which horse finished last at the first Kentucky Derby?
Super Saver [foaled 2007] was the most recent horse to win the Kentucky Derby. His victory came on the 136th running of the Derby, on May 1, 2010. His winning jockey was Calvin H. Borel [b. November 8, 1966], previously winning rider of the 2007 and the 2009 Kentucky Derbies. His winning time was 2 minutes 04.45 seconds.
What was the name of the last gelding to win the Kentucky Derby?
The 2010 Kentucky Derby was run over a sloppy track. However, at race time it stopped raining and the sun actually came out. Super Saver won that race. The 2009 Kentucky Derby was run over a sloppy track and was won by Mine That Bird. The winning jockey both times was Calvin Borel.
When did Regret win the Kentucky Derby?
On May 8, 1915 Regret [1912 - April 11, 1934] won the 41st running of the Kentucky Derby. She became the first filly to win the world-famous race at Churchill Downs. Her winning jockey was Joseph A. Notter [June 21, 1890 - April 10, 1973]. Her winning time was 2 minutes 05-2/5 seconds.
Famous race horses?
Regret- First filly to win the Kentucky Derby 1915 Ruffian- One of the greatest racehorses of all time male or female. Go For Wand- Famous filly who won the Outstanding 2yr old filly Ecilpse Award of 1989 and 3yr old filly of 1990. Genuine Risk- Kentucky Derby winner 1980 Winning Colors- Kentucky Derby winner 1988
Who will win 2013 Kentucky Derby?
Orb won the 2013 Kentucky Derby.
