2011 Kentucky Derby

Horse race Dirt 137th Kentucky Derby Kentucky-derby-2011.png Official logo for the 2011 Kentucky Derby Kentucky Derby Churchill Downs May 7, 2011 Animal Kingdom 2:02.04 21-1 John R. Velazquez H. Graham Motion Team Valor International Fast 164,858 2010 2012 The 2011 Kentucky Derby was the 137th running of the Kentucky Derby, on May 7. The race was won by Animal Kingdom, ridden by John Velazquez, trained by H. Graham Motion and owned by Team Valor. "ESPN Animal Kingdom wins 137th Derby" ESPN.go.com, May 7, 2011, webpage: ESPN65July 2024 medicmedic. The race took place on Saturday, May 7, 2011, and was televised in the United States on the NBC television network.137th Kentucky Derby: Complete field including post, horse, jockey, trainer, odds at Churchill Downs Jerry Bossert http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more_sports/2011/05/04/2011-05-04_137th_kentucky_derby_complete_field_including_horse_jockey_trainer_odds_at_churc.html?r=sports NY Daily News May 4, 2011 May 5, 2011 A record crowd of 164,858 was on hand at the track for the race.Velazquez roars to Derby triumph aboard Animal Kingdom Steve Bailey http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2011/05/07/animal-kingdom-wins-kentucky-derby.aspx Thoroughbred Times May 7, 2011 May 9, 2011 May 13, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110513045435/http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2011/05/07/animal-kingdom-wins-kentucky-derby.aspx dead Contenders The leading contenders for the race were Dialed InDialed In http://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=8266889&registry=T&rbt=TB www.equibase.com 16 April 2020 en (Holy Bull, Florida Derby), Uncle MoUncle Mo http://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=8292193&registry=T&rbt=TB www.equibase.com 16 April 2020 en (Breeders' Cup Juvenile), NehroNehro http://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=8274261&registry=T www.equibase.com 16 April 2020 en (second in the Arkansas Derby), Midnight InterludeMidnight Interlude http://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=8313038&registry=T&rbt=TB www.equibase.com 16 April 2020 en (Santa Anita Derby) and Mucho Macho ManMucho Macho Man http://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=8377751&registry=T&rbt=TB www.equibase.com 16 April 2020 en (Risen Star Stakes). Pants of Fire, winner of the Louisiana Derby and ridden by Rosie Napravnik, was bet down from odds of 20–1 on the morning line to 8–1 at post time.Pants on Fire http://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=8295663&registry=T&rbt=TB www.equibase.com 16 April 2020 en Animal Kingdom, coming into the race off of a win in the Spiral Stakes over Turfway Park's synthetic dirt course, was largely dismissed at 21–1.Animal Kingdom http://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=8295663&registry=T&rbt=TB www.equibase.com 16 April 2020 en Details Shackleford (#14) went to the early lead, setting moderate fractions of :23.24 seconds for the opening quarter-mile and :48.63 for the half. He was tracked by Comma to the Top, who tired after the first three-quarters of a mile were completed in 1:13.40, eventually finishing last. Nehro, who had rated a few lengths off the pace, made his move on the far turn and moved into the lead at the top of the stretch. Meanwhile, Animal Kingdom (#16) had settled near the back of the back and was in tenth position going into the final turn. Moving four wide, he advanced into fifth place at the mile pole and closed steadily to win by 2 3 4 lengths. Nehro (#19) finished a neck in front of a late-closing Mucho Macho Man (#13), with Shackleford hanging on for fourth.Chart of the 2011 Kentucky Derby http://www.equibase.com/premium/chartEmb.cfm?track=CD&raceDate=05/07/2011&cy=USA&rn=11 www.equibase.com 16 April 2020 en The winning jockey, John R. Velazquez, had recently switched to riding Animal Kingdom, after his prior horse, Uncle Mo (former 2nd choice, 9–2), had been scratched earlier within the week.Network Sports http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/05/06/2204263/uncle-mo-scratched-from-the-kentucky.html Uncle Mo scratched from the Kentucky Derby - Horse Racing MiamiHerald.com 2011-05-17 Results FinishPostHorse nameTrainerJockeyOpening odds (to 1)Final odds 11th Race, Churchill Downs, May 7, 2011 Daily Racing Form drf.com 2011-05-07 2011-05-09 http://www1.drf.com/tc/kentuckyderby/2011/pdf/2011-kentucky-derby-chart.pdf https://www.webcitation.org/5yYlKnCnW?url=http://www.dynamicwebspace.com/10MB/duke_andy/2011-kentucky-derby-chart.pdf 2011-05-09 deadWinnings116Animal KingdomH. Graham MotionJohn R. Velazquez3020.9$1,411,800219NehroSteve AsmussenCorey Nakatani68.5$400,000313Mucho Macho ManKatherine RitvoRajiv Maragh129.3$200,000414ShacklefordDale L. RomansJesus Castanon1223$100,000511Master of HoundsAidan O'BrienGarrett K. Gomez3016$60,000612SantivaEddie KenneallyShaun Bridgmohan303472Brilliant SpeedThomas AlbertraniJoel Rosario302788Dialed InNick ZitoJulien Leparoux4597Pants On FireKelly BreenRosie Napravnik208103Twice the AppealJeffrey L. BondeCalvin Borel20111117Soldat Kiaran McLaughlinAlan Garcia1211124Stay ThirstyTodd PletcherRamon A. Dominguez2017139Derby KittenMichael J. MakerJavier Castellano3036145Decisive MomentJuan D. AriasKerwin Clark3039151ArcharcharchWilliam H. FiresJon Court10121615Midnight InterludeBob BaffertVictor Espinoza1091710TwinspiredMichael J. MakerMike E. Smith30321820Watch Me GoKathleen O'ConnellRafael Bejarano5033196Comma To The TopPeter L. MillerPat Valenzuela3035(scratched)Kentucky Derby 2011: Uncle Mo is scratched, leaving race wide open and lacking star power Kevin Van Valkenburg https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/horse-racing/kentucky-derby-2011-uncle-mo-is-scratched-leaving-race-wide-open-and-lacking-star-power/2011/05/06/AFicxkCG_story.html?hpid=z4 The Washington Post May 6, 2011 May 7, 201118Uncle MoTodd PletcherJohn R. Velazquez (rode Animal Kingdom)4.5 Margins – 2 3 4 lengths, neck Time – 2:02.04 Track – Fast Payout The 137th Kentucky Derby Payout Schedule ProgramNumber Horse Name Win Place Show16 Animal Kingdom $43.80 $19.60 $13.0019 Nehro - $8.80 $6.4013 Mucho Macho Man - - $7.00 $2 Exacta: (16–19) paid $329.80 $2 Trifecta: (16–19-13) paid $3,952.40 $2 Superfecta: (16–19-13-14) paid $48,126.00 Notable achievements Animal Kingdom became the first Kentucky Derby winner to have never previously raced on a dirt track. Animal Kingdom became the first horse since Exterminator in 1918 to win the Derby with only four previous starts. Animal Kingdom became the first horse since Needles in 1956 to win the race off a six-week layoff. Subsequent Grade I wins Several horses from the Derby went on to win at the Grade I level. Animal Kingdom – 2013 Dubai World Cup Mucho Macho Man – 2013 Awesome Again, Breeders' Cup Classic Shackleford – Preakness Stakes, 2012 Metropolitan Handicap, Clark Handicap Master of HoundsMaster of Hounds http://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=8306174&registry=T www.equibase.com 16 April 2020 en – 2013 Jebel Hatta (UAE) Stay ThirstyStay Thirsty http://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=8304239&registry=T&rbt=TB www.equibase.com 16 April 2020 en – Travers Stakes, 2012 Cigar Mile Handicap Subsequent breeding careers Leading progeny of participants in the 2011 Kentucky Derby are as follows. Mucho Macho Man Mucho Gusto – Pegasus World Cup Shackleford - exported to South Korea in 2020Shackleford Sold to Stand at Stud in Korea https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/237833/shackleford-sold-to-stand-at-stud-in-korea BloodHorse.com 25 April 2020 en Promises Fulfilled – H. Allen Jerkens Stakes Stay Thirsty Mind Control – Hopeful Stakes, H. Allen Jerkens Stakes Dialed In Gunnevera – Fountain of Youth Stakes. second in Breeders Cup Classic and Travers Stakes Sources: American Classic Pedigrees, Equibase, Blood-Horse Stallion Register See also 2011 Preakness Stakes 2011 Belmont Stakes 2011 Breeders' Cup References External links 2011 Kentucky Derby Photo of winning horse, Animal Kingdom - from Bleacherreport.net Photo in Winner's Circle, with the roses - from TimesUnion.com Category:Kentucky Derby races Kentucky Derby Derby Category:May 2011 sports events in the United States Category:2011 in Louisville, Kentucky Kentucky