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2006 Kentucky Derby (G1)

Date/Track:
5/6/2006, Churchill Downs
Distance:
1 1/4 m (Dirt)
Age/Sex:
3 M
Time:
2:01.36
*Rank is current Power Ranking among all active horses, based on highest HRN rating. Rating is based on HRN member voting.
FinSilksHorse / SireRatingTrainer / JockeyLast Start / Next Start
1st Barbaro
Dynaformer
8.29
M. Matz
E. Prado
9th, 2006 Preakness Stakes (G1) View Video
2nd Bluegrass Cat
Storm Cat
8.11
T. Pletcher
R. Dominguez
2nd, 2006 Travers Stakes (G1) View Video
3rd Steppenwolfer
Aptitude
5.05
D. Peitz
R. Albarado
5th, 2008 Poker (G3)
4th Jazil
Seeking the Gold
7.53
K. McLaughlin
F. Jara
2nd, GP AlwOC (2/8/2007-R7)
4th Brother Derek
Benchmark
7.40
D. Hendricks
A. Solis
3rd, 2007 San Fernando Stakes (G2) View Video
6th Showing Up
Strategic Mission
5.15
B. Tagg
C. Velasquez
3rd, 2006 Man O' War Stakes (G1)
7th Sweetnorthernsaint
Sweetsouthernsaint
5.55
M. Trombetta
K. Desormeaux
2nd, 2006 Preakness Stakes (G1) View Video
8th Deputy Glitters
Deputy Commander
4.05
T. Albertrani
J. Lezcano
9th, 2010 Sumter (LS)
May 1 - Sumter (LS)
9th Point Determined
Point Given
4.56
B. Baffert
R. Bejarano
7th, 2006 Super Derby (G2) View Video
10th Seaside Retreat
King Cugat
3.39
M. Casse
P. Husbands
4th, GP AlwOC (1/21/2012-R8)
Jul 23 - Sar AlwOC (7/23/2011-R9)
11th Storm Treasure
Storm Boot
5.19
S. Asmussen
D. Flores
5th, 2010 Colonel Power (LS) View Video
Dec 19 - Bonapaw (LS)
12th Lawyer Ron
Langfuhr
7.98
R. Holthus
J. McKee
7th, 2007 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) View Video
13th Cause To Believe
Maria's Mon
3.39
J. Hollendorfer
R. Baze
13th, 2006 Kentucky Derby (G1) View Video
14th Flashy Bull
Holy Bull
5.62
K. McLaughlin
M. Smith
7th, 2007 Whitney Handicap (G1) View Video
15th Private Vow
Broken Vow
3.73
S. Asmussen
S. Bridgmohan
15th, 2006 Kentucky Derby (G1) View Video
16th Sinister Minister
Old Trieste
5.56
B. Baffert
V. Espinoza
16th, 2006 Kentucky Derby (G1) View Video
17th Bob and John
Seeking the Gold
6.30
B. Baffert
G. Gomez
8th, 2006 Belmont Stakes (G1) View Video
18th A. P. Warrior
A. P. Indy
4.77
J. Shirreffs
C. Nakatani
18th, 2006 Kentucky Derby (G1) View Video
19th Sharp Humor
Distorted Humor
5.82
D. Romans
M. Guidry
5th, 2006 Cigar Mile (G1) View Video
20th Keyed Entry
Honour And Glory
4.39
T. Pletcher
P. Valenzuela
20th, 2006 Kentucky Derby (G1) View Video

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By Mike Brunker Horse racing editor NBCSports.com LOUISVILLE, Ky. - A Herculean colt named Barbaro carried trainer Michael Matz to the summit of a new Mount Olympus on Saturday, powering to a 6 ½-length victory over Bluegrass Cat in the 132nd Kentucky Derby without ever feeling the whip of jockey Ed...Read More

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