billrock
05-03-2007, 03:15 AM
On this date in 1902 Alan-a-Dale, ridden by Jimmy Winkfield, won the Kentucky Derby by a nose over Inventor, giving Winkfield his second straight Derby victory.
On this date in 1941 Whirlaway, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, had an easy start to the Triple Crown with an 8-length victory over Staretor in the Kentucky Derby.
On this date in 1947 Jet Pilot, ridden by Eric Guerin, won one of the closest finishes in the Kentucky Derby with a head victory over Phalanx.
On this date in 1997 Silver Charm, ridden by Gary Stevens, won the 123rd Kentucky Derby, withstanding Captain Bodgit in a furious stretch drive. In losing to Silver Charm by a head, Captain Bodgit became the 18th consecutive beaten favorite.
On this date in 1941 Whirlaway, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, had an easy start to the Triple Crown with an 8-length victory over Staretor in the Kentucky Derby.
On this date in 1947 Jet Pilot, ridden by Eric Guerin, won one of the closest finishes in the Kentucky Derby with a head victory over Phalanx.
On this date in 1997 Silver Charm, ridden by Gary Stevens, won the 123rd Kentucky Derby, withstanding Captain Bodgit in a furious stretch drive. In losing to Silver Charm by a head, Captain Bodgit became the 18th consecutive beaten favorite.