Friday, May 3, 2019

THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY- MAY 3

Hello mudder...

25 years ago at Churchill Downs, 9-1 Go for Gin with Chris McCarron up, wins the 120th running of the Kentucky Derby by 2 lengths over Strodes on a rainy day at Churchill Downs.

2-1 favorite Holy Bull finishes 12th. It would be trainer Nick Zito's second Derby win.

10 years ago, mine That Bird shocked the field winning the Roses at 51-1.


Kentucky Derby long shot winners:

Odds       Horse          Year
91-1       Donerail       1913
51-1       Mine That Bird  2009
50-1       Giacomo       2005
35-1       Gallahadion  1940
31-1       Charismatic   1999
30-1       Exterminator  1918
30-1       Proud Clarion  1967

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