Derby winners

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Article by Amanda Duckworth: The words ‘the world’s oldest living …’ carry with them certain connotations, but happily for Go For Gin, he has not gotten the memo. At 29, Go For Gin is the oldest living Kentucky Derby winner, and in fact is the oldest living winner of any Triple Crown race, but it would be hard to tell just by looking at him.

One race can turn a racehorse into a legend. Learn about the 50 fastest Kentucky Derby winners.

Plan your visit to witness The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports, the Kentucky Derby, the first jewel of the Thoroughbred Horse Racing Triple Crown.

Secretariat 1973 Kentucky Derby

Ever wonder how racehorses get their names? You’re not alone! Derby horse names have some of the most unique and sometimes puzzling names in the horse industry. I distinctly remember going to a horse race as a child and finding out that the winning horse was named “Couch.

Street Sense! Kentucky Derby Winner 2007

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AUGUST 14, 2015 Dear VAULT reader: As you know, THE VAULT published its very first article in 2011 and now enjoys a readership of over 280,000 worldwide. I cannot thank you all…