What horse won the 2014 Kentucky Derby?

California Chrome
2014 Kentucky Derby

When was the 140th Kentucky Derby?

May 3, 2014
2014 Kentucky Derby/Date

Who was the fastest horse in Kentucky Derby history?

Secretariat
The Second Fastest Derby! Everybody knows Secretariat ran the fastest Kentucky Derby in history, timed in 1:59 2/5 (1:59.40 by today’s standards).

Who rode California Chrome in the Kentucky Derby?

Victor Espinoza
Alberto Delgado rode Chrome for five of his first six races before being replaced by Victor Espinoza, who became his regular rider. Delgado’s brother, Willie, served as Chrome’s exercise rider for much of his career.

Where is the horse California Chrome now?

Meanwhile, outside the bubble of his own connections, interest was understandably running high, with a number of high-profile breeders seemingly happy enough to forgive his modest background and support the horse at an opening fee of $40,000. Yet four seasons on and California Chrome resides in Japan.

Can Seabiscuit beat Secretariat?

Though Seabiscuit was a valiant competitor, only Secretariat managed to attain Triple Crown glory. Secretariat won the 1973 Triple Crown, while Seabiscuit defeated the Triple Crown recipient in 1938.

Has any horse beat Secretariat?

Only four horses challenged Secretariat in the Belmont, even though the previous seven horses to have won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness withered in the 1 1/2-mile race, unable to match Citation’s 1948 Triple Crown.

How fast did Secretariat Run mph?

37.8 mph
THE PREAKNESS STAKES’ PLACE IN HISTORY Speeds at the Preakness Stakes have historically been faster than those at the Kentucky Derby or the Belmont Stakes, and like these prominent races, legendary Secretariat continues to hold the title for completion at an average speed over 37.8 mph.

What is the fastest horse of all time?

Winning Brew
Guinness World Record recognizes Winning Brew, a Thoroughbred, as the fastest horse in the world at 43.97 mph. Horses have survived on this planet because of their ability to run and communicate.

Is American Pharoah related to Secretariat?

American Pharoah is a descendant of Secretariat through his dam, Littleprincessemma. Secretariat is his great, great, great grandfather on his maternal side. Secretariat isn’t the only successful horse in American Pharoah’s pedigree. His sire, Pioneerof the Nile, was second in the Kentucky Derby in 2009.

Is Victor Espinoza still riding?

Victor Espinoza does not plan to retire anytime soon. He has ridden in only 22 races at Santa Anita this meet, winning two, the last coming aboard Stella Noir on March 19. …

Who was the winner of the Kentucky Derby in 2014?

The 2014 Kentucky Derby field. Winner California Chrome is the third horse from the right. California Chrome became the first California-bred horse to win the Derby since Decidedly in 1962.

What’s the schedule for the 2020 Kentucky Derby?

2020 Derby Day Schedule. Activity Approximate Time Race 1 11:00am Race 2 11:30am Race 3 12:00pm Race 4 12:35pm Race 5 1:10pm Race 6 1:45pm Race 7 2:20pm NBC Coverage Starts 2:30pm Race 8 – American Turf S. presented by Smithfield 2:55pm Race 9 – Pat Day Mile S. presented by LG and E and KU

How old are the horses in the Kentucky Derby?

The Kentucky Derby is a race for 3-year-old Thoroughbred horses. The 2014 field was determined by a points system that was introduced in 2013.

When is the last call for the Kentucky Derby?

Sip a Mint Julep. Mint Juleps are available as soon as the gates open – 8:00am – and the last call is at post time for the 14th race, approximately 8:10p.m.