After a blistering start by Bodemeister it was I’ll Have Another who came through by 1-1/2 lengths at 15-1 odd to win the 138th Kentucky Derby.
A record crowd of 165,307 watched the 20-horse field at Churchill Downs Saturday. Check out the finishing payout stats:
Winning jockey Mario Gutierrez rode the chestnut colt from post No. 19 and remained mid-pack until the very end. He said, “He’s an amazing horse. I told everybody before the first time I rode him, I knew he was the one.”
Trainer Doug O’Neil already has his sights set on the Preakness in two weeks, “Maryland, here we come baby!”
Check out the exciting race finish below:
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