Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1)

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5 California Chrome
17 Commanding Curve
4 Danza			$6.00

$2 Exacta (5-17)	$340.00
$2 Trifecta (5-17-4)	$3,424.60
$2 Superfecta (5-17-4-20)	$7,691.90

Order of Finish

denotes Keeneland Sales Graduate
1	California Chrome Lucky Pulpit – Love the Chase 3YO Colt	$1,417,800	J:Victor Espinoza T:Art Sherman B:Perry Martin & Steve Coburn O:Coburn, Steven and Martin, Perry	Margin:1¾ TrueNicks: A Sire: Lucky Pulpit , Chestnut, 2001. Lifetime: 101 yearlings sold, median $12,500. Broodmare Sire: Not For Love , Bay, 1990.
2	Commanding Curve Master Command – Mother 3YO Ridgling	$400,000	J:Shaun Bridgmohan T:Dallas Stewart B:T. F. VanMeter O:West Point Thoroughbreds	Margin:1¼ TrueNicks: B Sire: Master Command , Chestnut, 2002. Lifetime: 102 yearlings sold, median $16,000. Broodmare Sire: Lion Hearted , Dark Bay or Brown, 1996. Sale History: 2012 FTKOCT, $60,000; 2013 OBSAPR, $75,000.
3	Danza Street Boss – Champagne Royale 3YO Colt	$200,000	J:Joe Bravo T:Todd A. Pletcher B:Liberation Farm & Brandywine Farm O:Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners	Margin:2¾ TrueNicks: A Sire: Street Boss , Chestnut, 2004. Lifetime: 376 yearlings sold, median $32,000. Broodmare Sire: French Deputy , Chestnut, 1992. Sale History: 2012 KEESEP, $105,000.
4	Wicked Strong Hard Spun – Moyne Abbey 3YO Colt	$100,000	J:Rajiv Maragh T:James A. Jerkens B:William F. Lynn O:Centennial Farms
5	Samraat Noble Causeway – Little Indian Girl 3YO Colt	$60,000	J:Jose L. Ortiz T:Richard A. Violette, Jr. B:My Meadowview LLC O:My Meadowview Farm
6	Dance With Fate Two Step Salsa – Flirting With Fate 3YO Colt		J:Corey S. Nakatani T:Peter Eurton B:Best A Luck Farm LLC O:Alesia, Sharon, Bran Jam Stable and Ciaglia Racing LLC
7	Ride On Curlin Curlin – Magical Ride 3YO Colt		J:Calvin H. Borel T:William G. Gowan B:G. Watts Humphrey Jr. & Louise Ireland Humphrey Revocable Trust - 2008 O:Daniel J. Dougherty
8	Medal Count Dynaformer – Brisquette 3YO Colt		J:Robby Albarado T:Dale L. Romans B:Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC O:Spendthrift Farm LLC
9	Chitu Henny Hughes – Sea Gift 3YO Colt		J:Martin Garcia T:Bob Baffert B:Tom Evans, Macon Wilmil Equines & Marjac Farms O:Tanma Corporation
10	We Miss Artie Artie Schiller – Athena's Gift 3YO Colt		J:Javier Castellano T:Todd A. Pletcher B:Richard L. Lister O:Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
11	General a Rod Roman Ruler – Dynamite Eyes 3YO Colt		J:Joel Rosario T:Michael J. Maker B:Hare Forest Farm O:Skychai Racing LLC and Starlight Racing
12	Intense Holiday Harlan's Holiday – Intensify 3YO Colt		J:John R. Velazquez T:Todd A. Pletcher B:Machmer Hall & Haymarket Farm O:Starlight Racing
13	Candy Boy Candy Ride (ARG) – She's an Eleven 3YO Colt		J:Gary L. Stevens T:John W. Sadler B:Lee Searing & Susan Searing O:C R K Stable
14	Uncle Sigh Indian Charlie – Cradlesong 3YO Colt		J:Irad Ortiz, Jr. T:Gary C. Contessa B:Milfer Farm Inc. O:Wounded Warrior Stables and Robertson, Anthony C.
15	Tapiture Tapit – Free Spin 3YO Colt		J:Ricardo Santana, Jr. T:Steven M. Asmussen B:Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC O:Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC
16	Harry's Holiday Harlan's Holiday – Daisy Mason 3YO Colt		J:Corey J. Lanerie T:Michael J. Maker B:Brereton C. Jones and B. Ned Jones O:Skychai Racing LLC, Sand Dollar Stable LLC, Raymond, T. and Wagner, J.
17	Vinceremos Pioneerof the Nile – Kettle's Sister 3YO Colt		J:Joseph Rocco, Jr. T:Todd A. Pletcher B:Machmer Hall O:WinStar Farm LLC and Twin Creeks Racing Stables, LLC
18	Wildcat Red D'wildcat – Racene 3YO Colt		J:Luis Saez T:Jose Garoffalo B:Moreau Bloodstock International, Inc. & Winter Racing Enterprise, Inc. O:Honors Stable Corp.
19	Vicar's in Trouble Into Mischief – Vibrant 3YO Colt		J:Rosie Napravnik T:Michael J. Maker B:Spendthrift Farm LLC O:Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
SCR	Hoppertunity
SCR	Pablo Del Monte

California Chrome's Full Sister Wins at Del Mar

California Chrome still may be aberration of all aberrations, but he's no longer the only winner produced by Love the Chase, the famed mare who broke her maiden for an $8,000 tag.
- By Jeremy Balan
- August 10, 2017
Buy A Piece Of Secretariat, Dr. Fager, Arts and Letters

Why spend a million dollars on an untried yearling when you can buy a piece of history? We're not talking just any piece of history, but items that represent three superstars of The Turf, Secretariat, Dr. Fager, and Arts and Letters.
- By Steve Haskin
- August 10, 2017
2017 Hall of Fame Profiles: Victor Espinoza

With Kentucky Derby wins aboard War Emblem, California Chrome, and Triple Crown winner American Pharaoh, the induction of jockey Victor Espinoza into the Hall of Fame was just a matter of time.
- By Evan Hammonds
- August 3, 2017
What's Going On Here: Upset Minded

So what do we make of the beginning of the second half of the 2017 race season, where in the space of one week we’ve seen the defeats of Arrogate, Always Dreaming, Cloud Computing, Irish War Cry, and Timeline with nary a battle offered?
- By Lenny Shulman
- August 2, 2017
Always Dreaming, Cloud Computing Head Jim Dandy

In what will be their first starts since the second classic in Baltimore, Always Dreaming will try and make his last outing into an aberration, while Cloud Computing is out to reinforce his late-blooming upside.
- By Alicia Wincze Hughes
- July 26, 2017
Kentucky Derby Winner Always Dreaming Gets Back to Work

Always Dreaming, winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1), put in his first workout since finishing eighth in the May 20 Preakness Stakes (G1) and covered four furlongs in :49.96 over the Belmont Park training track July 1.
- By Alicia Wincze Hughes
- July 1, 2017
The Truth About Patch

Humans and animals overcoming physical handicaps and going on to achieve great things has always been a sure way to bring out the sentimental side of people, who admire grit and resolve in the face of adversity.
- By Steve Haskin
- June 18, 2017
Belmont First Triple Crown Race Simulcast in Japan

While the scratch of Epicharis (JPN) impacted the amount of money wagered, the Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets (G1) June 10 at Belmont Park still became the first United States classic simulcast into Japan.
- By Frank Angst
- June 11, 2017
California Chrome's Last Full Sibling Nears Debut

Faversham, the last full sibling to California Chrome, is scheduled to run for the first time June 16 at Santa Anita Park.
- By Jeremy Balan
- June 3, 2017
McGreevy to Select Sale Horses for Stinson

Bloodstock agent Tom McGreevy, who likes to work exclusively for one client, has signed on to buy yearlings and 2-year-old at sales for Texas owner Mike Stinson.
- By Lenny Shulman
- May 31, 2017
McCraken Back on Work Tab After Derby Disappointment

Janis Whitham's homebred McCraken put in his first timed move since running eighth in the first leg of the Triple Crown, going an easy half-mile in :49 4/5 at Churchill Downs the morning of May 23.
- By Alicia Wincze Hughes
- May 23, 2017
In Excess Connected to Past Two Kentucky Derby Winners

For the second year in a row, the late In Excess—a former juggernaut on the California stallion scene--has figured in the first three generations of a Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (G1) winner.
- By Carly Silver
- May 19, 2017
Preakness: No Awaking From This Dream

If you enjoyed the Kentucky Derby dream, no sense waking up now. You might as well keep dreaming until you are jolted back to reality, if and when that ever occurs.
- By Steve Haskin
- May 18, 2017
Fortnight Fortune: Preakness History Favors Derby Form

While the short rest between the first two legs of the Triple Crown has been a popular lament over the years, the modern history of the Preakness Stakes reflects a trend that is actually most unkind to the oft-proclaimed "new shooters."
- By Alicia Wincze Hughes
- May 17, 2017
Always Dreaming's dam, Above Perfection

Spending a day with Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner Always Dreaming's dam, Above Perfection, at Dromoland Farm.
- By Anne M. Eberhardt
- May 12, 2017
Always Dreaming's Journey on the Derby Dozen

As I have done the past several years, I thought it would be interesting to go back week by week and re-live the observations, race reports, workout reports, and any news regarding the eventual Kentucky Derby winner.
- By Steve Haskin
- May 10, 2017
Always Dreaming Gets First Feel of Pimlico

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner Always Dreaming got acquainted with the racing surface at Pimlico Race Course May 10 during a light jog in preparation for a scheduled start in the May 20 Preakness Stakes (G1).
- By BloodHorse Staff
- May 10, 2017
What's Going On Here: Grassroots

Derby week a perfect time to grow the sport
- By Evan Hammonds
- May 10, 2017
The Week in Photos 5/9/2017

Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks, Woodford Reserve Turf Classic, La Troienne, Humana Distaff, American Turf, Eight Belles, Alysheba, Churchill Downs, Churchill Distaff Turf Mile, Sheepshead Bay, Twin Spires Turf Sprint, Edgewood, Pat Day Mile and more.
- May 9, 2017
Always Dreaming Arrives at Pimlico Race Course

Always Dreaming, winner of the May 6 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1), departed Churchill Downs at 6:40 a.m. May 9 for the short ride to Louisville International Airport and a flight that would take him to Baltimore.
- By BloodHorse Staff
- May 9, 2017
Derby Telecast Viewership Largest Since 1989

NBC Sports' coverage of the 143rd Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) posted numerous viewership milestones according to fast national data provided by The Nielsen Company and digital data from Adobe Analytics.
- By BloodHorse Staff
- May 8, 2017
Derby Winner is Young's Latest Success

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner is latest major stakes winner bought at auction by agent Steve Young.
- By Ron Mitchell
- May 8, 2017
ABR Wired: Storybook Ending for Always Dreaming

What's it like to own the horse that wins the Kentucky Derby? Follow along with Terry Finley, whose West Point Thoroughbreds is a minority owner of Always Dreaming, as he experiences the joy of a in the run for the roses at Churchill Downs.
- May 8, 2017
Connections' Plan Comes Together With Always Dreaming

To "peak in the Derby" was a main part of the strategy Pletcher and owners Anthony Bonomo and Vinnie Viola laid out for Always Dreaming this winter.
- May 8, 2017
Topped by Always Dreaming, Preakness Field Taking Shape

Impressive Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands winner (G1) Always Dreaming will head to historic Pimlico Race Course for the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown, the 142nd Preakness Stakes (G1) May 20.
- By BloodHorse Staff
- May 7, 2017

Date	Race	Position / Horse
Sep 7	Iroquois S. CD 100000 1 mile
Sep 28	FrontRunner S. SA $250,000 1 1/16 miles
Oct 5	Dixiana Breeders' Futurity KEE $400,000 1 1/16 miles
Oct 5	Foxwoods Champagne S. BEL $300,000 1 mile
Oct 6	Grey S. WO 150000 One And One Sixteenth Miles
Nov 2	Breeders' Cup Juvenile SA $2,000,000 1 1/16 miles
Nov 23	Delta Downs Jackpot S. DED 1000000 One And One Sixteenth Miles
Nov 30	Remsen S. AQU 400000 One And One Eighth Miles
Nov 30	Kentucky Jockey Club S. CD 150000 One And One Sixteenth Miles
Jan 4	Jerome S. AQU 200000 One Mile And Seventy Yards
Jan 11	Sham S. SA 100000 1 mile
Jan 18	LeComte S. FG 200000 1 mile and 70 yards
Jan 20	Smarty Jones S. OP 150000 1 mile
Jan 25	Holy Bull S. GP $400,000g 1 1/16 miles
Feb 1	Withers S AQU $200,000g 1 1/16 miles
Feb 8	Robert B. Lewis S SA $200,000g 1 1/16 miles
Feb 15	El Camino Real Derby GG $200,000g 1 1/8 miles
Feb 17	Southwest S. OP $250,000g 1 1/16 miles
Feb 22	Besilu Stables Fountain of Youth S. GP $400,000g 1 1/16 miles
Feb 22	Risen Star S. FG 400000 1 1/16 miles
Mar 1	Gotham S. AQU 500000 1 1/16 miles
Mar 8	Tampa Bay Derby TAM $350,000g 1 1/16 miles
Mar 8	San Felipe S. SA $300,000g 1 1/16 miles
Mar 15	Rebel S. OP $500,000g 1 1/16 miles
Mar 22	Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati Spiral S. TP $500,000g 1 1/8 miles
Mar 23	Sunland Derby SUN $800,000g 1 1/8 miles
Mar 29	Besilu Stables Florida Derby GP $1,000,000g 1 1/8 miles
Mar 29	UAE Derby MEY $2,000,000 1 3/16 miles
Mar 29	Louisiana Derby FG $1,000,000g 1 1/8 miles
Apr 5	Santa Anita Derby SA $750,000g 1 1/8 miles
Apr 5	Twinspires.com Wood Memorial S. AQU $1,000,000g 1 1/8 miles
Apr 12	Arkansas Derby OP $1,000,000g 1 1/8 miles
Apr 12	Toyota Blue Grass S. KEE $750,000g 1 1/8 miles
Apr 19	Coolmore Lexington S. KEE $200,000g 1 1/16 miles

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