Kentucky Derby

Last Ran: 3rd May 2008

The Kentucky Derby is held in Louisville, Kentucky, traditionally on the first Saturday in May, and is part of a two week festival.

It is run over ten furlongs and is the first part of the American Triple Crown of racing, Colts and geldings carry 126 pounds (57.2 kg) and fillies 121 pounds (54.9 kg).

Known as the worlds most famous horse race, Americas best three year old Thorough-breds all contest this event for the title.

Picking the winner here can seem an impossible task and the first thing to think about is that the favourite does not always win!

Key Trends For The Kentucky Derby

Only three fillies have ever won
No horse that won the Breeders Cup Juvenile has gone on to win here
Twelve winners have had Raise A Native in their sire line
Only two geldings have ever won and that was in 1929 and 2003
Look for horses that raced ages two years

Good luck with your selection, and remember that the major bookies will be offering free bets for new customers on this massive betting event.

To place a bet on the Kentucky Derby simply click on the odds of your selection and this will take you directly to the bookmakers site.

Race Facts
Age Limit	3yo
Distance	10f
Entrants	Open

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Previous Winners of the Kentucky Derby

Year	Winner	Jockey	Trainer
2008	Big Brown	Kent Desormeaux.	Richard Dutrow
2007	Street Sense	Calvin Borel	Carl Nafzger
2006	Barbaro	Edgar Prado	Michael R. Matz
2005	Giacomo	Mike E. Smith	John Shirreffs
2004	Smarty Jones	Stewart Elliott	John Servis
2003	Funny Cide	Jose Santos	Barclay Tagg
2002	War Emblem	Victor Espinoza	Bob Baffert
2001	Monarchos	Jorge F. Chavez	John T. Ward, Jr.
2000	Fusaichi Pegasus	Kent Desormeaux	Neil Drysdale

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Other Horse Races

1,000 Guineas (4th May 2008)
Chester Cup (7th May 2008)
Swinton Handicap Hurdle (10th May 2008)
Totesport Derby Trial (10th May 2008)
Victoria Cup (10th May 2008)

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