Mine That Bird Pulls Off Upset in Kentucky Derby from AP reports on the second biggest upset in Kentucky Derby history as Mine That Bird, a real underdog, pulled off the stunning win at Churchill Downs on May 2nd.
The gelding ran 1 miles on a sloppy dirt track in 2:02.66 and paid $103.20 to win - second-largest payout in Derby history behind Donerail ($184.90) in 1913.
Pioneerof the Nile finished second for freshly minted Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, a three-time Derby winner. Musket Man was another nose back in third, followed by Papa Clem.
Friesan Fire, the 7-2 wagering favorite of 153,563 fans, was 18th in the 19-horse field.
Earlier, I Want Revenge became the first morning-line favorite to be scratched on Derby Day after inflammation was detected in the colt's left front ankle. The injury wasn't believed to be career-threatening but worrisome enough to prompt trainer Jeff Mullins and owner David Lanzman to withdraw.
Kentucky Derby 2009 - Mine That Bird Wins:
Nice horse race this is. I like the race too much.
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