Opening mile of the Kentucky Derby

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by JJP

Calzone Lord-

In 1988, no doubt Risen Star was widest. I guess maybe he was too far behind Winning Colors after a mile to have qualified for your list. But to any trip handicapper, he was much the best in the Derby. And he verified it two weeks later at Pimlico.

The Preakness may have been quite a bit different that year had Woody Stephens not instructed the jock on Forty Niner to take her out at all costs.