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2007 Kentucky Derby

Horse race


Horse race

FieldValue
surfaceDirt
name133rd Kentucky Derby
Presented by Yum! Brands
horse raceKentucky Derby
locationChurchill Downs
dateMay 5, 2007
winning horseStreet Sense
winning time2:02.17
starting price5-1
winning jockeyCalvin Borel
winning trainerCarl Nafzger
winning ownerJames B. Tafel
conditionsFast
attendance156,635
previous[2006](2006-kentucky-derby)
next[2008](2008-kentucky-derby)

Presented by Yum! Brands The 2007 Kentucky Derby was the 133rd running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 5, 2007. The announced attendance was 156,635, the third largest in Derby history.

Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom, was a special guest of Churchill Downs and attended the race in her first visit to the United States since 1991. The Queen has stated that it was one of her dreams to attend the Kentucky Derby.

Street Sense, sent off as the 9-2 favorite on his home track, paid $11.80 as the highest-priced winning favorite in Derby history. Smarty Jones paid $10.20 to win in 2004.

Payout

;The 134th Kentucky Derby Payout Schedule

Program
NumberHorse Name
Win
Place
Show
**7**Street SenseUS$11.80$6.40$4.60
**8**Hard Spun-$9.80$7.00
**2**Curlin--$5.60
  • $2 Exacta: (7–8) Paid $101.80
  • $2 Trifecta: (7–8–2) Paid $440.00
  • $2 Superfecta (7–8–2–5) Paid $29,046.40

Full results

FinishedPostHorseJockeyTrainerOwnerTime / behindOdds
1st7Street SenseCalvin BorelCarl NafzgerJames B. Tafel2:02.174.90
2nd8Hard SpunMario PinoLarry JonesRick Porter14}} lengths10.00
3rd2CurlinRobby AlbaradoSteve AsmussenJackson, Padua, Bolton and Midnight Cry Stable34}} lengths5.00
4th5ImawildandcrazyguyMark GuidryWilliam KaplanPell and Eigner28.90
5th1SedgefieldJulien LeparouxDarrin MillerSilverton Hill Farm LLC58.60
6th16Circular QuayJohn VelazquezTodd PletcherMichael B. & Doreen Tabor11.40
7th15TiagoMike E. SmithJohn ShirreffsJerry & Ann Moss14.80
8th18Any Given SaturdayGarrett K. GomezTodd PletcherWinStar Farm & Padua Stables13.60
9th13Sam P.Ramon DomínguezTodd PletcherDonald Lucarelli & Starlight Stable (Jack Wolf)43.70
10th12Nobiz Like ShobizCornelio VelásquezBarclay TaggElizabeth J. Valando10.40
11th19DominicanRafael BejaranoDarrin MillerSilverton Hill Farm LLC24.90
12th3ZanjeroShaun BridgmohanSteve AsmussenWinchell Thoroughbreds, LLC (Ron Winchell & Christina Harris)36.00
13th20Great HunterCorey NakataniDoug O'NeillJ. Paul Reddam25.30
14th9LiquidityDavid FloresDoug O'NeillJ. Paul Reddam40.00
15th11Bwana BullJavier CastellanoJerry HollendorferDan & George Todaro, Mark DeMomencico, Mark Jelladian50.30
16th4Storm in MayJuan LeyvaWilliam A. KaplanFelicity Waugh, William Kaplan, Teresa & David Palmer27.20
17th10TeuflesbergStewart ElliottJamie SandersGary S. Logsdon, Donnie Kelly, Jamie Sanders51.90
18th14Scat DaddyEdgar PradoTodd PletcherJames T. Scatuorchio, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith7.20
19th17StormelloKent DesormeauxWilliam L. CurrinWilliam L. Currin & Al Eisman44.80
20th6Cowtown CatFernando JaraTodd PletcherWinstar Farm19.80

Kentucky Derby feature key prep races list

This list contains the current 2007 standings that leads to the Kentucky Derby race.

DateTrackRaceGradeDistancePurse (US$)Surface trackWinning horseWinning jockey
January 1Calder Race CourseTropical Park Derby3Miles$100,000TurfSoldier's DancerC. Velázquez
January 6Aqueduct RacetrackCount Fleet Stakes1 Mile and 70 Yards$70,865Inner Track (Dirt)Pink ViperN. Arroyo Jr.
January 7Gulfstream ParkSpectacular Bid Stakes6 Furlongs$80,000DirtBuffalo ManE. Castro
January 7Santa Anita ParkSan Miguel Stakes6 Furlongs$80,000DirtE. Z. WarriorD. Flores
January 13Santa Anita ParkSan Rafael Stakes21 Mile$150,000DirtNotionalC. Nakatani
January 13Fair Grounds Race CourseLeComte Stakes31 Mile$98,000DirtHard SpunM. Pino
January 15Aqueduct RacetrackJimmy Winkfield Stakes6 Furlongs$62,082Inner Track (Dirt)Bill PlaceR. Dominguez
January 27Gulfstream ParkSunshine Million Dash Stakes6 Furlongs$250,000DirtStorm in MayM. Cruz
January 27Tampa Bay DownsPasco Stakes7 Furlongs$75,000DirtBarkley SoundE. Jurado
January 28Golden Gate FieldsCalifornia DerbyMiles$150,000DirtBwana BullD. Lopez
February 3Gulfstream ParkHoly Bull Stakes31 Mile$150,000DirtNobiz Like ShobizC. Velázquez
February 3Gulfstream ParkSwale Stakes2Furlongs$150,000DirtAdore the GoldC. Velázquez
February 3Santa Anita ParkSham Stakes3Miles$101,500DirtRavelG. Gomez
February 3Laurel ParkMiracle Wood Stakes1 Mile$50,900DirtCrafty BearM. Pino
February 10Fair Grounds Race CourseRisen Star Stakes3Miles$300,000DirtNotionalR. Albarado
February 10Aqueduct RacetrackWhirlaway StakesMiles$70,070Inner Track (Dirt)Summer DoldrumsM. Luzzi
February 10Turfway ParkWEBN Stakes1 Mile$50,000DirtJoe Got EvenM. Mena
February 11Santa Anita ParkSan Vicente Stakes27 Furlongs$150,000DirtNoble CourtC. Nakatani
February 17Tampa Bay DownsSam F. Davis StakesMiles$150,000DirtAny Given SaturdayJ. Velázquez
February 17Turf ParadiseTurf Paradise DerbyMiles$100,000DirtTie RodJ. Rivera
February 19Oaklawn ParkSouthwest Stakes1 Mile$250,000DirtTeuflesbergS. Elliott
February 19Aqueduct RacetrackFred Caposella Stakes6 Furlongs$65,000DirtWollaston BayShawn Bridgmohan
February 24Gulfstream ParkHallandale Beach StakesMiles$100,000TurfTwilight MeteorEdgar Prado
February 24Oaklawn ParkMountain Valley Stakes6 Furlongs$50,000DirtSir Five StarJ. Shepherd
March 3Gulfstream ParkFountain of Youth Stakes2Miles$350,000DirtScat DaddyJohn Velázquez
March 3Gulfstream ParkHutchesson Stakes2Furlongs$150,000DirtKing of the RoxyEdgar Prado
March 3Santa Anita ParkRobert B. Lewis Stakes2Miles$200,000DirtGreat HunterCorey Nakatani
March 3Turfway ParkJohn Battaglia Memorial StakesMiles$200,000DirtCatman RunningW. Martinez
March 10Aqueduct RacetrackThe Gotham Stakes3Miles$200,000DirtCowtown CatR. Dominguez
March 10Fair Grounds Race CourseLouisiana Derby2Miles$594,000DirtCircular QuayJohn Velázquez
March 10Bay MeadowsEl Camino Real Stakes3Miles$200,000DirtBwana BullRussell Baze
March 16Santa Anita ParkPasadena Stakes1 Mile$75,000TurfWhatsthescript (IRE)I. Enriquez
March 17Oaklawn ParkThe Rebel Stakes3Miles$300,000DirtCurlinRobby Albarado
March 17Santa Anita DerbySan Felipe Stakes2Miles$250,000DirtCobalt BlueVictor Espinoza
March 17Tampa Bay DownsTampa Bay Derby3Miles$300,000DirtStreet SenseC. Borel
March 18Sunland ParkWinstar DerbyMiles$600,000DirtSong of NavaroneVictor Espinoza
March 24Turfway ParkLane's End Stakes2Miles$500,000DirtHard SpunM. Pino
March 24Turfway ParkRushaway StakesMiles$100,000DirtDominicanRafeal Bejarano
March 24Laurel ParkPrivate Terms Stakes1 Mile$100,000DirtEtudeLuis Garcia
March 24Gulfstream ParkPalm Beach Stakes3Miles$150,000TurfDuveenMark Guidry
March 31Gulfstream ParkFlorida Derby1Miles$1,000,000DirtScat DaddyEdgar Prado
March 31Gulfstream ParkAventura Stakes7 Furlongs$175,000DirtStreet MagicianRafael Bejarano
April 7Aqueduct RacetrackWood Memorial Stakes1Miles$750,000DirtNobiz Like ShobizCornelio Velázquez
April 7Aqueduct RacetrackBay Shore Stakes37 Furlongs$150,000DirtBill PlaceCornelio Velázquez
April 7Santa Anita ParkSanta Anita Derby1Miles$750,000DirtTiagoMike Smith
April 7Hawthorne Race CourseIllinois Derby2Miles$500,000DirtCowtown CatFernando Jara
April 14Keeneland Race CourseBlue Grass Stakes1Miles$750,000DirtDominicanRafeal Bejarano
April 14Oaklawn ParkNorthern Spur Breeders' Cup Stakes1 Mile$100,000DirtTakedownRobby Albarado
April 14Oaklawn ParkArkansas Derby2Miles$1,000,000DirtCurlinRobby Albarado
April 14Santa Anita ParkLa Puente Stakes1 Mile$100,000TurfGolden BallsBrice Blanc
April 21Keeneland Race CourseLexington Stakes2Miles$325,000DirtSlew's TizzyRobby Albarado
April 21Pimlico Race CourseFederico Tesio StakesMiles$125,000DirtXchangerRamon A. Dominguez
April 28Churchill DownsDerby Trial StakesFurlongs$100,000DirtFlying First ClassMark Guidry
April 28Aqueduct RacetrackWithers Stakes31 Mile$150,000DirtDivine ParkAlan Garcia

Subsequent Grade I wins

The foals of 2004 who raced in the 2007 Derby established themselves as a "vintage crop", both on the track and subsequently as sires. Participants in the 2008 Derby who went on to subsequent Grade I wins are as follows.

  • Curlin – Horse of the Year in 2007 and 2008. 2007 Preakness Stakes, Breeders' Cup Classic, Jockey Club Gold Cup. 2008 Dubai World Cup, Stephen Foster Handicap, Woodward Stakes, Jockey Club Gold Cup
  • Hard Spun – King's Bishop Stakes
  • Street Sense – Travers' Stakes
  • Tiago – Goodwood Stakes
  • Any Given Saturday – Haskell Invitational

Subsequent breeding careers

Leading progeny of participants in the 2008 Kentucky Derby

Sires of Classic winners

Scat Daddy (18th)

  • Justify – 2018 Horse of the Year. Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Belmont Stakes, Santa Anita Derby
  • Lady Aurelia – 2016 Prix Morny, 2017 King's Stand Stakes
  • Caravaggio – 2016 Phoenix Stakes, 2017 Commonwealth Cup
  • Mendelssohn – 2017 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf
  • Il Campione (Chi) – Chilean Horse of the Year. 2014 Premio Polla de Potrillos, Premio Nacional Ricardo Lyon, Premio El Ensayo Mega, 2015 El Derby

Curlin (3rd)

  • Exaggerator – 2016 Preakness Stakes, Haskell Invitational, Santa Anita Derby. 2nd Kentucky Derby
  • Palace Malice – 2013 Belmont Stakes, 2014 Metropolitan Handicap
  • Good Magic – Champion 2yo colt of 2017. Breeders' Cup Juvenile. 2018 Haskell Invitational. 2nd Kentucky Derby
  • Vino Rosso – 2019 Breeders' Cup Classic, Gold Cup at Santa Anita
  • Stellar Wind – Champion 3yo filly of 2015. Santa Anita Oaks, 2nd in Breeders' Cup Distaff, 2016 Clement L. Hirsch and Zenyatta Stakes, 2017 Apple Blossom, Beholder Mile and Clement L. Hirsch

Hard Spun (2nd)

  • Le Romain – Randwick Guineas, Cantala Stakes, BMW Stakes
  • Spun to Run – Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
  • Hard Not to Like – Jenny Wiley, Gamely, Diana Stakes
  • Hard Aces – Gold Cup at Santa Anita
  • Questing – Coaching Club American Oaks, Alabama Stakes

Street Sense (1st)

  • Hallowed Crown – 2015 Randwick Guineas, 2014 Golden Rose
  • McKinzie – CashCall Futurity, Pennsylvania Derby, Malibu Stakes, Whitney Stakes. 2nd 2019 Breeders' Cup Classic
  • Wedding Toast – Ogden Phipps, Beldame Stakes
  • Sense of Occasion – Doomben Cup
  • Sweet Reason – Spinaway, Acorn, Test Stakes

Sires of Grade/Group one winners

Any Given Saturday (8th)

  • Hoppertunity – Jockey Club Gold Cup

Sources: American Classic Pedigrees, Equibase, Blood-Horse Stallion Register, Racing Post

References

References

  1. [https://www.espn.com/sports/horse/triplecrown07/news/story?id=2861462 Street Sense roars from back of pack to win Derby]. [[Associated Press]]. May 5, 2007.
  2. Harrell, Eben. [https://web.archive.org/web/20110605015149/http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/ViewArticle.aspx?articleid=3281142 America frets over etiquette for royal visit]. ''[[The Scotsman]]''. April 30, 2007.
  3. (2007-01-02). "Kentucky Derby Prep Races". Horsehats.com.
  4. "Derby 2007 Prep Race Schedule | Kentucky Derby 133".
  5. (29 December 2007). "2007: A vintage crop of 3-year-olds".
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