'FuPeg' is the nickname of Fusaichi Pegasus [foaled April 12, 1997]. He won the 2007 Derby, with Kent Desormeaux [b. February 27, 1970] as his jockey. His unusual name honors his owner Fusao Sekiguchi [b. December 20, 1935], lays claim to being '#1' or 'the best' ['-ichi'], and memorializes the winged horse of ancient Greek mythology.
Aptitude was the second place winner in the 2000 Kentucky Derby. He finished 1-1/2 lengths behind the winner, Fusaichi Pegasus. He finished 4 lengths ahead of third place winner Impeachment.
After the death of Strike the Gold earlier this week, Sea Hero (1993) is now the oldest living Kentucky Derby winner.
1977 Heisman Trophy winner and 1991 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Earl Christian Campbell is nicknamed The Tyler Rose.His website is listed below:
Eddie Arcaro [February 19, 1916 - November 4, 1997] and William Hartak [December 9, 1932 - November 26, 2007] are the only two jockeys with five Kentucky Derby victories. Revered as the greatest jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing history, Arcaro won the Derby in 1938, 1941, 1945, 1948, and 1952. Hartack won the Derby in 1957, 1960, 1962, 1964, and 1969.
Seabiscuit [May 23, 1933 - May 17, 1947] never won any Kentucky Derby. He was named 'Horse of the Year' in 1938. But that was for his performance in races other than the Derby. It also was for his victory of November 1, 1938 over War Admiral [1934 - 1959], the Triple Crown winner of the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont and Preakness Stakes in the previous year.
The 2000 Kentucky Derby winner was Fusaichi Pegasus. He was ridden by jockey Kent Desormeaux and trained by Neil Drysdale. Fusaichi Pegasus became the first favorite to win the Derby since Spectacular Bid in 1979.The 2000 Kentucky Derby winner was Fusaichi Pegasus. He was ridden by jockey Kent Desormeaux and trained by Neil Drysdale. Fusaichi Pegasus became the first favorite to win the Derby since Spectacular Bid in 1979.
Aptitude was the second place winner in the 2000 Kentucky Derby. He finished 1-1/2 lengths behind the winner, Fusaichi Pegasus. He finished 4 lengths ahead of third place winner Impeachment.
A horse named Wintergreen was the winner of the 1909 Kentucky Derby.
The 1997 Kentucky Derby winner was Silver Charm.
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The Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the Triple Crown, a horse that wins the Kentucky Derby, The Preakness, and the Belmont Stakes becomes the Triple Crown Winner
Steve Spurrier
The winner of the 1951 Kentucky Derby is Count Turf
Aristedes who was the very winner of the Kentucky derby!
After the death of Strike the Gold earlier this week, Sea Hero (1993) is now the oldest living Kentucky Derby winner.
The Kentucky Derby was first run on 17 May 1875 at Louisville, Kentucky and Aristides was the winner.
Mine That Bird.