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152 Moments
1995
Thunder Gulch triumphs with jockey Gary Stevens in the saddle in fast conditions.
1994
1994 Kentucky Derby
1993
Sea Hero clinches victory with Jerry Bailey, trained by MacKenzie Miller, for Rokeby Stables. Fast track.
1992
Lil E. Tee wins with Pat Day, Lynn Whiting, Cal Partee. Distance, track, time details provided.
1991
Strike the Gold: Champion team in thrilling 1+1⁄4 mile race on fast track in 2:03.0.
1990
Unbridled triumphs in prestigious race at Churchill Downs under Craig Perret's guidance.
1989
Sunday Silence wins in muddy conditions under Pat Valenzuela for H-G-W Partners.
1988
Winning Colors triumphs under Gary Stevens in 1+1/4-mile race at fast track, 2:02.2.
1987
Alysheba's victory with Chris McCarron, trained by Jack Van Berg, owned by Scharbauers. Distance: 1+1⁄4 miles.
1986
Ferdinand's victory with Shoemaker in 2:02.8 under Charlie Whittingham's training for Elizabeth Keck.
1985
Spend A Buck wins with jockey Ángel Cordero Jr. in 2:00.2 on fast track.
1984
Swale triumphs in prestigious race with Laffit Pincay Jr. riding, Woody Stephens training, and Claiborne Farm owning.
1983
Sunny's Halo triumphs with Delahoussaye, Cross Jr., Foster stable at 1+1⁄4 miles race.
1982
Gato Del Sol triumphs under Eddie Delahoussaye in 1+1⁄4 miles at fast conditions in 2:02.4
1981
Pleasant Colony sweeps victory with Velásquez, trained by Campo at Buckland Farm, in fast conditions.
1980
Genuine Risk wins with jockey Jacinto Vásquez in 2:02.0 on a fast track.
1979
Spectacular Bid triumphs in fast-paced 1+1⁄4 miles race with jockey Ronnie Franklin.
1978
Affirmed wins with jockey Steve Cauthen in fast conditions at 1+1⁄4 miles.
1977
Seattle Slew triumphs in fast track race with Jean Cruguet, Billy Turner Jr., and Karen Taylor.
1976
Bold Forbes wins with jockey Ángel Cordero Jr. at 1+1⁄4 miles in fast conditions.
1975
Foolish Pleasure wins with Jockey Jacinto Vásquez; Trainer: LeRoy Jolley; Owner: John Greer.
1974
Cannonade's victory with Ángel Cordero Jr. under Woody Stephens in record time on fast track.
1973
Secretariat's historic Kentucky Derby victory with jockey Ron Turcotte and trainer Lucien Laurin.
1972
Riva Ridge's victory with Ron Turcotte under Lucien Laurin at Meadow Stable.
1971
Canonero II shines in the race with Gustavo Ávila, under Trainer Juan Arias and Owner Edgar Caibett.
1970
Dust Commander by Mike Manganello, trained by Don Combs, owned by Robert Lehmann.
1969
Majestic Prince triumphant in 1+1⁄4 miles race under Hartack for McMahon, Longden training on Fast track.
1968
1967
Proud Clarion wins under Bobby Ussery for Loyd Gentry Jr. at 1+1⁄4 miles in 2:00.6.
1966
1966 Kentucky Derby