Ky Derby Factoids.

[OldDog]

Originally Posted by Danzig

today in history, willie shoemaker becomes the oldest jock to win the derby.

Which prompted me to look for more...

1952 The first coast-to-coast, network-televised Kentucky Derby aired on CBS. Favorite Hill Gail won, giving Eddie Arcaro a record fifth victory in the Derby, and his trainer, Ben A. Jones, the record for most number of wins with six.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo2sleWPOx0

Arcaro's record was matched on this day in 1969 by Bill Hartack aboard Majestic Prince, who was trained by HOF jockey John Longden, the only person to have trained and ridden a Kentucky Derby winner.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtBuAcOEWc0

1958 CBS used a split screen for its telecast of the Kentucky Derby, necessitated by the presence of the popular runner Silky Sullivan, who was famous for running far off the pace. Most of the screen was allotted to the main group of runners, with a small corner given over to Silky Sullivan. Although one of the favorites, he failed to deliver his customary winning drive in the stretch and finished 12th, beaten by more than 20 lengths by victorious Tim Tam.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo-sgeHWC5g
(newsreel film, can't find a copy of the CBS coverage)