In a performance reminiscent of his winning ride aboard Street Sense two years earlier, Calvin Borel hugged the rail throughout then exploded through the stretch to guide Mine That Bird to an improbable 6 3/4-length victory over Pioneerof the Nile in the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. The victory capped off a memorable weekend for Borel, who also rode Rachel Alexandra to a one-sided triumph in Friday’s Kentucky Oaks. (Source DRF)
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KENTUCKY DERBY 2009 – MINE THAT BIRD
Monday, February 20th, 2012El Gran Senor ~ 1984 Derby Epsom.AVI
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
Odds on favourite El Gran Senor gets pipped at the post by Secreto after cruising to what seemed an easy victory at 2 furlongs in the 1984 Derby. Pat Eddery was blamed for the loss by many as El Gran Senor went on to prove his stamina at 12 furlongs with a great victory in the Irish Derby 2 weeks later.
Winning Colors – 1988 Kentucky Derby
Friday, December 16th, 2011
The 1988 Kentucky Derby won by the amazing filly, Winning Colors, in a terrific wire-to-wire performance over the boys.