The gold trophy awarded to the Kentucky Derby winner weighs approximately 14 carats and features a gold figure of a thoroughbred horse. The overall weight of the trophy is about 65 ounces, which is roughly 4.06 pounds. This iconic trophy symbolizes the prestige of the race and is a coveted prize for the winning connections.
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After the death of Strike the Gold earlier this week, Sea Hero (1993) is now the oldest living Kentucky Derby winner.
After the death of Strike the Gold earlier this week, Sea Hero (1993) is now the oldest living Kentucky Derby winner.
Strike the Gold won 1991.
Yes, Black Gold was a real horse who won the 50th Kentucky Derby.
U-See-It is the dam of Kentucky Derby winner Black Gold.
since it has the picture of Aristides the 1st Kentucky Derby winner and 95th Run for the roses and nice gold trim I would not sell mine for $100.00.
Jimmy Winkfield.
The 50th Anniversary would have been in 1924, the winner that year was Black Gold.
The Derby for flat racing or the Grand National for jumps racing (National Hunt) Ascot Gold Cup.
The current FIFA World Cup trophy is made using 11 lbs of 18 carat gold. If the trophy was made out of solid gold, it would weigh over 150 lbs, and it would be too heavy to lift.