The Derby Past vs. Present: No Contest
Racing fans who were not around before the 1980s may find it difficult to appreciate just how much the dynamics of the Kentucky Derby have changed since then and how much more difficult the race is to win.
Dust Commander
- Chestnut Horse
- Born 1967
- -Bred
Dust Commander |
Bold Commander | Bold Ruler |
| High Voltage | ||
| Dust Storm | Windy City II | |
| Challure |
| Sale / Hip / Type | Buyer / Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|
MATJAN1985Hip 31 | Stallion season |
|
$11,000 |
MATJAN1985Hip 152 | Stallion share |
|
$28,000 |
MATNOV1985Hip 26 | Stallion season |
|
$7,000 |
STAFEB1986Hip 25 | Stallion season |
|
$4,000 |
MATDEC1988Hip 97 | Stallion season |
|
$500 |
MATDEC1988Hip 94 | Stallion season |
|
($0) |
MATDEC1988Hip 95 | Stallion season |
|
($0) |
MATDEC1988Hip 96 | Stallion season |
|
($0) |
MATDEC1988Hip 98 | Stallion season |
|
($0) |
MATFEB1989Hip 19 | Stallion season |
|
$600 |
MATFEB1989Hip 20 | Stallion season |
|
$500 |
EBSMAR1989Hip 54 | Stallion share |
|
($0) |
EBSMAR1989Hip 55 | Stallion share |
|
($0) |
EBSMAR1989Hip 56 | Stallion share |
|
($0) |
MATDEC1989Hip 79 | Stallion share |
|
$100 |
EBSJAN1991Hip 22S | Stallion share |
|
($0) |
MATFEB1991Hip 15 | Stallion season |
|
$100 |
MATFEB1991Hip 16 | Stallion season |
|
$200 |
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Dust Commander's Remains to Derby Museum
The remains of 1970- Kentucky Derby winner Dust Commander have been relocated to the Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville, Ky., after being discovered at a farm near Paris, Ky.
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Kentucky Festival to Honor Secretariat
A festival to honor Hall of Fame member Secretariat will be held Sept. 25-26 in Bourbon County, Kentucky.
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Brass Hat Returns in Dust Commander
Millionaire grade I winner Brass Hat returns to racing Feb. 14 in the $50,000 Dust Commander Stakes at Turfway Park, his first start in eight months.
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Jackie Thompson, Blacksmith to Five Derby Winners, Dead
Jackie Thompson, who shod five Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winners, died Sept. 4 in Lexington after a lengthy illness.
