1973 Kentucky Derby
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| 1973 Kentucky Derby | |
|---|---|
| Kentucky Derby | |
 Secretariat crossing the finish line | |
| Location | Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky |
| Winning horse | Secretariat |
| Winning jockey | Ron Turcotte |
| Conditions | Fast |
The 1973 Kentucky Derby was the 99th running of the Kentucky Derby. It saw Secretariat win the race at a new record of 1:592⁄5, which still stands to this day. Due to high expectations for Secretariat, the crowd swelled to what was then a record of 134,476.[1]
Results
The results were as follows:[2]
| Finish | Post Position | Horse | Jockey | Final Odds (to 1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | Secretariat | Ron Turcotte | $1.50[note 1] |
| 2 | 4 | Sham | Laffit Pincay, Jr. | $2.50 |
| 3 | 7 | Our Native | Donald Brumfield | $10.60 |
| 4 | 9 | Forego | P. Anderson | $28.60 |
| 5 | 1 | Restless Jet | Michael Hole | $28.50 |
| 6 | 11 | Shecky Greene | L. Adams | $5.70[note 1] |
| 7 | 5 | Navajo | Weston Soirez | $52.30 |
| 8 | 8 | Royal and Regal | W. Blum | $28.30 |
| 9 | 12 | My Gallant | B. Baeza | $5.70[note 1] |
| 10 | 2 | Angle Light | J. LeBlanc | $1.50[note 1] |
| 11 | 13 | Gold Bag | Earlie Fires | $68.30 |
| 12 | 6 | Twice a Prince | A. Santiago | $62.50 |
| 13 | 3 | Warbucks | Bill Hartack | $7.20 |
Notes
See also
References
- ↑ "Kentucky Derby - Secretariat.com". Secretariat.com. 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-03.
- ↑ "Official 1973 Kentucky Derby Chart" (PDF). Daily Racing Form. LXXIX (109): 4. May 7, 1973. Retrieved 2012-05-05.
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