Horse race
The American Derby is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Arlington Park in Arlington Heights, Illinois . The inaugural American Derby was held at Chicago's old Washington Park Race Track on the city's South Side and raced there until 1905 when the facility was closed following the state's ban on gambling, and horse racing and the track was demolished. 1893's American Derby was the 2nd richest race in the U.S. during the 19th century.[ 1]
There was no racing in Chicago in 1895, 1896, 1897, 1899, and again in 1905 and 1906.[citation needed ] The effect would be that the American Derby was not run from 1905 through 1925, except for 1916 when it was hosted by the Hawthorne Race Course in Stickney, Illinois .[citation needed ]
Revived in 1926, it evolved to become one of the important events of the American racing season that drew some of the very best horses from all over the country. It was run at the new Washington Park Race Track in Homewood, Illinois , in 1926 and 1927 and then was held at the Arlington Park course in 1928 before returning to the new Washington Park in 1929 where it remained through 1957. From 1958 until its closure in 2021, the race was run at Arlington Park. In 2022, the race took place at Churchill Downs .[ 2]
Since 1992 the American Derby has been run on turf . Previously, it had been raced on the turf course from 1955 through 1957 and from 1970 through 1976. Over the years, the distance has varied:
1+ 1 ⁄2 miles: 1884–1904, 1926, 1927, 1958–1961, 1966–1974, 1976
1+ 1 ⁄4 miles: 1928–1951, 1962–1965, 1977–1991
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles: 1916, 1955–1957, 1992–2014
1+ 1 ⁄8 miles: 1952–1954, 1958–1961, 1966–1974, 1976, 2015–2018
1+ 1 ⁄16 miles: 1975, 2019–2021
1 mile: 1952–1954, 1958–1961
Most wins by a jockey :
Hall of Fame jockey George Woolf won the race three years in a row from 1942 to 1944.
Most wins by a trainer :
Most wins by an owner:
Year
Winner
Jockey
Trainer
Owner
Distance
Time
2023
Wadsworth
Florent Geroux
Brad H. Cox
Godolphin, LLC
1+ 1 ⁄16 miles
1:40.96
2022
Rattle N Roll
Brian Hernandez Jr.
Kenneth G. McPeek
Lucky Seven Stable
1+ 1 ⁄16 miles
1:43.27
2021
Tango Tango Tango
Declan Cannon
Jack Sisterson
Calumet Farm
1+ 1 ⁄16 miles
1:43.58
2019
Faraway Kitten
Adam Beschizza
Michael Maker
Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey
1+ 1 ⁄16 miles
1:41.72
2018
Real Story
Joe Bravo
Ignacio Correas, VI
Jeffery S. Amling, and Merriebelle Stables, LLC
1 ⅛ miles
1:47.61
2017
Sonic Boom
Julien Leparoux
Ian Wilkes
Lothenbach Stables, Inc. (Bob Lothenbach)
1 ⅛ miles
1:49.90
2016
One Mean Man
Jose Lezcano
Bernard S. Flint
L. T. B., Inc. & Hillerich Racing, Inc.
1 ⅛ miles
1:48.86
2015
World Approval
Jose Lezcano
Mark Casse
Live Oak Plantation Stable (Charlotte Weber)
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:52.92
2014
Divine Oath
Florent Geroux
Todd Pletcher
Let's Go Stable (Kevin Scatuorchio & Bryan Sullivan)
1+ 3 ⁄16 Miles
1:56.50
2013
Infinite Magic
Channing Hill
Richard C. Mettee
Team Valor International
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:55.41
2012
Cozzetti
Shaun Bridgmohan
Dale L. Romans
Albaugh Family Stable
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:57.42
2011
Willcox Inn
Robby Albarado
Michael Stidham
All In Stable
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:54.56
2010
Workin For Hops
Francisco Torres
Michael Stidham
Estorance, LLC
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:55.47
2009
Reb
Julien Leparoux
George Arnold II
Ashbrook Farm
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:56.09
2008
Tizdejavu
René Douglas
Greg Fox
Cooper/Ziebarth
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:59.88
2007
Lattice
Robby Albarado
William I. Mott
Claiborne Farm
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:54.85
2006
Union Avenue
Larry Melancon
William I. Mott
WinStar Farm
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:57.20
2005
Gun Salute
Cornelio Velásquez
William I. Mott
Brant M. Laue
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:55.31
2004
Simple Exchange
Pat Smullen
Dermot K. Weld
Moyglare Stud
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:54.93
2003
Evolving Tactics
Pat Smullen
Dermot K. Weld
Moyglare Stud
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:59.04
2002
Mananan McLir
René Douglas
Wallace Dollase
M. Jarvis/G. Margolis et al.
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:57.11
2001
Fan Club's Mister
Randy Meier
Rickey B. Harris
P. Miessler & C. Raber
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
2:03.27
2000
Pine Dance
Eddie Ahern
Dermot K. Weld
Highland Farms et al.
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:55.46
No race 1998–1999
1997
Honor Glide
Garrett Gomez
Jim Day
Robert Schaedle III
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:55.94
1996
Jaunatxo ‡
Juvenal Diaz
Louie J. Roussel III
Louie J. Roussel III
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:55.82
1995
Gold And Steel
Aaron Gryder
Jean-Claude Rouget
Gary A. Tanaka
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:55.02
1994
Overbury ††
Shane Sellers
David Loder
Sheikh Mohammed
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:55.29
1994
Vaudeville ††
Aldaberto Lopez
Fordell Fierce
Ron Crockett
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:55.29
1993
Explosive Red
Shane Sellers
Daniel J. Vella
Frank Stronach
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:59.92
1992
The Name's Jimmy
Pat Day
Charles R. Stutts
Mount Joy Stables, Inc. (Brian & Jan Burns)
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:59.41
1991
Olympio
Eddie Delahoussaye
Ron McAnally
Verne Winchell
1 ¼ miles
2:00.99
1990
Real Cash
Pat Valenzuela
D. Wayne Lukas
Lukas & Overbrook
1 ¼ miles
2:02.00
1989
Awe Inspiring
Craig Perret
C. R. McGaughey III
Ogden Mills Phipps
1 ¼ miles
2:02.40
No race 1988
1987
Fortunate Moment
Earlie Fires
Harvey L. Vanier
Jerry Pinkley
1 ¼ miles
2:03.80
No race 1986
1985
Creme Fraiche
Eddie Maple
Woody Stephens
Brushwood Stable
1 ¼ miles
2:01.60
1984
At The Threshold †
Pat Day
Lynn S. Whiting
W. Cal Partee
1 ¼ miles
2:04.00
1984
High Alexander †
Gerland Gallitano
Jim Levtich
J. M. Levitch Sr.
1 ¼ miles
2:04.00
1983
Play Fellow
Pat Day
Harvey L. Vanier
Vanier, Lauer, Victor
1 ¼ miles
2:04.00
1982
Wolfie's Rascal
Ruben Hernandez
Howard M. Tesher
Sidney L. Port et al.
1 ¼ miles
2:05.60
1981
Pocket Zipper
Ray Sibille
Richard Hazelton
Mr. & Mrs. R. Bensinger
1 ¼ miles
2:03.80
1980
Hurry Up Blue
Gerland Gallitano
Joseph M. Bollero
Russell L. Reineman
1 ¼ miles
2:04.40
1979
Smarten
Sam Maple
Woody Stephens
Ryehill Farm
1 ¼ miles
2:05.20
1978
Nasty And Bold
Jean-Luc Samyn
Philip G. Johnson
Meadowhill Farm
1 ¼ miles
2:03.40
1977
Silver Series
Larry Snyder
Oscar Dishman Jr.
Archie R. Donaldson
1 ¼ miles
2:02.40
1976
Fifth Marine
Ron Turcotte
Sidney Watters Jr.
Pamela H. Firman
1 ⅛ miles
1:49.20
1975
Honey Mark
Garth Patterson
Larry Robideaux Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. F. Roberts
1+ 1 ⁄16 miles
1:44.40
1974
Determined King
Daryl Montoya
Eugene Jacobs
Herbert A. Allen Sr.
1 ⅛ miles
1:47.80
1973
Bemo
William Passmore
John W. Murphy
Hickory Tree Stable
1 ⅛ miles
1:49.60
1972
Dubassoff
Jacinto Vásquez
Thomas J. Kelly
John M. Schiff
1 ⅛ miles
1:50.00
1971
Bold Reason
Laffit Pincay Jr.
Angel Penna Sr.
William A. Levin
1 ⅛ miles
1:50.00
1970
The Pruner
Braulio Baeza
Edward A. Neloy
Ogden Phipps
1 ⅛ miles
1:47.00
1969
Fast Hilarious
Laffit Pincay Jr.
Joseph M. Bollero
Dorothy C. Rigney
1 ⅛ miles
1:48.00
1968
Forward Pass
Ismael Valenzuela
Henry Forrest
Calumet Farm
1 ⅛ miles
1:48.00
1967
Damascus
Bill Shoemaker
Frank Y. Whiteley Jr.
Edith W. Bancroft
1 ⅛ miles
1:46.80
1966
Buckpasser
Braulio Baeza
Edward A. Neloy
Ogden Phipps
1 ⅛ miles
1:47.00
1965
Tom Rolfe
Bill Shoemaker
Frank Y. Whiteley Jr.
Powhatan Stables
1 ¼ miles
2:00.60
1964
Roman Brother
Fernando Alvarez
Burley Parke
Harbor View Farm
1 ¼ miles
2:01.40
1963
Candy Spots
Bill Shoemaker
Mesh Tenney
Rex C. Ellsworth
1 ¼ miles
2:02.00
1962
Black Sheep
Johnny Longden
Charlie Whittingham
C. R. Mac Stable
1 ¼ miles
2:01.00
1961
Beau Prince
Steve Brooks
Horace A. Jones
Calumet Farm
1 ⅛ miles
1:51.00
1960
T. V. Lark
Johnny Sellers
Paul K. Parker
Preston W. Madden
1 ⅛ miles
1:47.20
1959
Dunce
Lois C. Cook
Moody Jolley
Claiborne Farm
1 ⅛ miles
1:49.00
1958
Nadir
Manuel Ycaza
Moody Jolley
Claiborne Farm
1 ⅛ miles
1:51.00
1957
Round Table
Bill Shoemaker
William Molter
Kerr Stable
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:55.00
1956
Swoon's Son
Eddie Arcaro
Lex Wilson
E. Gay Drake
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:59.00
1955
Swaps
Bill Shoemaker
Mesh Tenney
Rex C. Ellsworth
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
1:54.60
1954
Errard King
Sam Boulmetis Sr.
Thomas J. Barry
Joseph Gavegnano
1 ⅛ miles
1:49.00
1953
Native Dancer
Eddie Arcaro
William C. Winfrey
Alfred G. Vanderbilt II
1 ⅛ miles
1:48.40
1952
Mark-Ye-Well
Eddie Arcaro
Ben A. Jones
Calumet Farm
1 ⅛ miles
1:49.00
1951
Hall of Fame
Ted Atkinson
John M. Gaver Sr.
Greentree Stable
1 ¼ miles
2:01.00
1950
Hill Prince
Eddie Arcaro
Casey Hayes
Christopher Chenery
1 ¼ miles
2:01.20
1949
Ponder
Steve Brooks
Ben A. Jones
Calumet Farm
1 ¼ miles
2:00.00
1948
Citation
Eddie Arcaro
Horace A. Jones
Calumet Farm
1 ¼ miles
2:01.60
1947
Fervent
Douglas Dodson
Horace A. Jones
Calumet Farm
1 ¼ miles
2:00.00
1946
Eternal Reward
R. Campbell
Chester J. Hall
Augustus & Nahm
1 ¼ miles
2:02.00
1945
Fighting Step
G. South
Charles C. Norman
Murlogg Farm
1 ¼ miles
2:02.00
1944
By Jimminy
George Woolf
James W. Smith
Alfred P. Parker
1 ¼ miles
2:03.00
1943
Askmenow
George Woolf
Kenneth Osborne
Hal Price Headley
1 ¼ miles
2:07.00
1942
Alsab
George Woolf
Sarge Swenke
Albert Sabath
1 ¼ miles
2:06.60
1941
Whirlaway
Alfred Robertson
Ben A. Jones
Calumet Farm
1 ¼ miles
2:04.00
1940
Mioland
John H. Adams
Tom Smith
Charles S. Howard
1 ¼ miles
2:05.00
No race 1938–1939
1937
Dawn Play
Lester Balaski
Max Hirsch
King Ranch
1 ¼ miles
2:05.00
No race 1936
1935
Black Helen
Don Meade
Bill Hurley
Edward R. Bradley
1 ¼ miles
2:01.40
1934
Cavalcade
Mack Garner
Robert A. Smith
Brookmeade Stable
1 ¼ miles
2:04.00
1933
Mr. Khayyam
Pete Walls
Matthew Peter Brady
Catawba Farm Stable (Madelaine H. Austin)
1 ¼ miles
2:04.00
1932
Gusto
Silvio Coucci
Max Hirsch
Morton L. Schwartz
1 ¼ miles
2:10.00
1931
Mate
George Ellis
James W. Healy
Albert C. Bostwick Jr.
1 ¼ miles
2:04.00
1930
Reveille Boy
Willie Fronk
John L. Paul
John A. Best
1 ¼ miles
2:04.00
1929
Windy City
Lawrence McDermott
Jake Lowenstein
Fred M. Grabner
1 ¼ miles
2:10.00
1928
Toro
Eddie Ambrose
John F. Schorr
Edward Beale McLean
1 ¼ miles
2:05.00
1927
Hydromel
Lawrence McDermott
Daniel E. Stewart
Johnson N. Camden Jr.
1 ½ miles
2:29.00
1926
Boot to Boot
Albert Johnson
Bill Hurley
Idle Hour Stock Farm
1 ½ miles
2:30.00
No race 1917–1925
1916
Dodge
Frank Murphy
John S. Ward
Weber & Ward
1+ 3 ⁄16 miles
2:04.00
No race 1905–1915
1904
Highball
Grover Fuller
John W. May
Walter M. Scheftel
1 ½ miles
2:33.00
1903
The Picket
Albert B. Helgesen
Carroll B. Reid
Middleton & Jungbluth
1 ½ miles
2:33.00
1902
Wyeth
Lucien Lyne
Enoch Wishard
John A. Drake
1 ½ miles
2:40.00
1901
Robert Waddell
John Bullman
Theodore F. Coles
Mrs. R. Bradley
1 ½ miles
2:33.00
1900
Sidney Lucas
John Bullman
R. S. Thompson
Thompson Bros.
1 ½ miles
2:40.25
No race 1899
1898
Pink Coat
W. Martin
Patrick Dunne
Woodford & Buckner
1 ½ miles
2:42.00
No race 1895–1897
1894
Rey el Santa Anita
Eugene Van Kuren
Henry McDaniel
Lucky Baldwin
1 ½ miles
2:36.00
1893
Boundless
Edward H. Garrison
William McDaniel
John E. Cushing & John W. Orth
1 ½ miles
2:36.00
1892
Carlsbad
Robert "Tiny" Williams
C. Porter
Robert A. Swigert
1 ½ miles
3:04.25
1891
Strathmeath
George Covington
Green B. Morris
Green B. Morris
1 ½ miles
2:49.25
1890
Uncle Bob
Thomas Kiley
B. J. Johnson
Chicago Stable
1 ½ miles
2:55.75
1889
Spokane
Thomas Kiley
John Rodegap
Noah Armstrong
1 ½ miles
2:41.25
1888
Emperor of Norfolk
Isaac Burns Murphy
Robert W. Thomas
Lucky Baldwin
1 ½ miles
2:40.50
1887
C. H. Todd
Anthony Hamilton
James B. A. Haggin
James B. A. Haggin
1 ½ miles
2:36.50
1886
Silver Cloud
Isaac Burns Murphy
Albert Cooper
Lucky Baldwin
1 ½ miles
2:37.25
1885
Volante
Isaac Burns Murphy
Albert Cooper
Lucky Baldwin
1 ½ miles
2:49.50
1884
Modesty
Isaac Burns Murphy
John W. Rogers
Edward Corrigan
1 ½ miles
2:42.00
† Dead Heat in 1984
†† Dead Heat in 1994
‡ In 1996, the first-place finisher Trail City was disqualified and placed second
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