5/2 (CD): Kentucky Derby (G1)

[westcoastinvader]

Originally Posted by Pedigree Ann

The all time unbeaten mark is at least 54, the number of races won by the Hungarian wonderhorse Kincsem. And she was winning Derbies and races that are today European G1s. "All time" includes all of Thoroughbred racing history, not just the last 50 years.

Hungarian? Pfft.

That's (Ga)bor-ing.

[King Glorious]

Just thought it was worth mentioning that Mine that Bird further destroyed two of the supposed myths about the Derby:

-can't win with only two preps.
-can't win if your last start was more than four weeks out.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by King Glorious

Just thought it was worth mentioning that Mine that Bird further destroyed two of the supposed myths about the Derby:

-can't win with only two preps.
-can't win if your last start was more than four weeks out.

Hadn't Barbaro, Big Brown and Street Sense done a number on those "myths" as well?

NT

[King Glorious]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Hadn't Barbaro, Big Brown and Street Sense done a number on those "myths" as well?

NT

Hence the reason why I said "further" destroyed them, less anyone think that those winners were exceptions to the rules.

[Dunbar]

Originally Posted by King Glorious

Hence the reason why I said "further" destroyed them, less anyone think that those winners were exceptions to the rules.

Then you could have added the "gelding" standard, too!

--Dunbar