did seabicuit ever win the kentucky derby?
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One, a horse can only race in the Kentucky Derby ONCE. It is a race for three year olds.\n\nTwo, in the year he did race in the Kentucky Derby, Seabiscuit lost to War Admiral, who won the Triple Crown. Actually, looking at the Kentucky Derby site, it does not look like Seabiscuit raced in the Derby at all.\n\nhttp://www.kentuckyderby.com/2006/derby_history/derby_charts/years/1937.html
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A current horse like the one you describe is Strong Contender.  His is a big strong horse.  He took a while to mature this year as a 3 year old.  He won the Super Derby over Lawyer Ron and Point Determined.  \n\nRumors had him pointed to the Breeders Cup Classic before his connections decided not to race him again this year.\n\nAnyway he's a big horse with a huge stride.\nHis Dosage and CDs are both very low.\n\nHe was bred by Haras Santa Maria de Araras, but I do not know if that is characteristic of their breeding in general.\n\nIn the video, you can see how much bigger he is than Lawyer Ron.  I would have loved to have seen him run in the Classic.
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Yes. He won it at Bound For Glory.
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Barbaro or brother Derek I hope!  After defeating 19 other three-year-olds in the Kentucky Derby, Barbaro may only see seven to eight other horses alongside him in the gate for the Preakness. A few fresh faces are emerging, but it’s highly unlikely any of them has a shot to win. Also, since 1983, only one horse that did not run in the Derby won the Preakness, that being Red Bullet in 2000
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Isaac Murphy The First Jockey to win the Kentucky Derby Three Times
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yes he did. he did a lot of usac, midgets and stuff like that before he got big..and that's pretty big in MO. \nhe still hits up a track every now and then.
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Barbaro (born April 29, 2003) is an American thoroughbred racehorse. He won the 2006 Kentucky Derby and was expected by many to win the Triple Crown. However, while running as a heavy favorite in the Preakness Stakes on May 20, 2006, he suffered a career-ending injury shortly after the start of the race, as he fractured three bones in and around the ankle of his right hind leg. On May 21, 2006 he underwent surgery at the New Bolton Center at the University of Pennsylvania for his leg injuries.\n\nShortly before the operation, the surgeon, Dr. Dean Richardson, called the injuries "life threatening" and also said "You do not see this severe injury frequently because the fact is most horses that suffer this typically are put down on the race track."[1]\n\nBarbaro broke his leg in three places; a broken cannon bone above the ankle, a broken sesamoid bone behind the ankle and a broken long pastern bone below the ankle. The fetlock joint was dislocated. The surgical team successfully inserted metal implants to hold the fractures together and enable Barbaro to place weight on the injured leg as it heals.\n\nConcern for the horse as an "individual" is strong among his connections and many racing fans, yet the monetary aspect of the situation cannot be ignored: if Barbaro recovers, the injury should not prevent him from breeding, and his value as a stud will probably be very high, provided the injury itself is not traced to a heritable predisposition.[2] Owners Roy and Gretchen Jackson have all the possibilities covered with insurance policies on both Barbaro's life and on his stallion potential, but the horse's earnings at stud are likely to be significantly higher than the payout of either policy.\n\n"He's doing all the things a horse should do, including eating and nickering at the mares near him," Dr. Dean Richardson, who performed the six-plus hour surgery with a team of assistants, said on the hospital's Web site. "While we are optimistic, we remain cautious about his prognosis and are watching for signs of infection at the surgical site, laminitis and other possible aftereffects of the surgery."\n\nLaminitis is an often-fatal disease sometimes brought on by uneven weight balance.\n\n"For this to be successful, the horse has to be able to stand during the healing stage," Sweeney said. "Lying down also would be advantageous to healing."\n\nBarbaro sustained a broken cannon bone above the ankle, a broken sesamoid bone behind the ankle and a broken long pastern bone below the ankle. The fetlock joint -- the ankle -- was dislocated.\n\nRichardson said the pastern bone was shattered in "20-plus pieces."\n\nThe bones were put in place to fuse the joint by inserting a plate and 23 screws to repair damage so severe that most horses wouldn't have survived it.\n\nHorses are often euthanized after serious leg injuries because circulation problems and deadly diseases can arise if they are unable to distribute weight on all fours. Also, money is a factor.\n\nFor extensive surgery and recovery, it could cost "tens of thousands of dollars," Richardson said. Many owners choose against trying to save a horse with a serious injury.
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I just love Derby trivia. Ok the first was Regret in 1915, then Genuine Risk in 1980, and finally Winning Colors in 1988. I worked on the farm where Colors is now a broodmare, and just so you know she is one of the hatefullest mares to ever live. This is common opinion by the way. Just an interesting tidbit about her, she was in foal to Unbridled in 2001, the foal would have been the first to have Derby winners as both dam and sire, but unfortunately she aborted due to MRLS and as yet she has not been bred to another of the Derby winners standing stud.
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The maximum number of horses that can be entered in the Kentucky Derby, by rule, is 20, although that number is rarely met, either due to just fewer entries or by late scratches. Looking at recent history, expect about 17 horses to enter the gate.\nAnd if you're interested, the early favorite this year is StevieWonderBoy.
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Well, for Merv Griffin's sake, I hope Stevie Wonderboy can run in the Belmont, cause Lord knows Merv Griffin needs the money.\nIn all seriousness, I think Stevie Wonderboy is injured and I don't recall reading anything lately about his working out or any future plans.  It's possible he is in training, but I follow horse racing 365 days a year, so I doubt it.\nStevie Wonderboy was a tremendous 2 year old last year and was the leading contender for the Kentucky Derby prior to his being injured.\nThere are few three year olds around that are able to get the Belmont distance of a mile and a half.  Its a distance that 99% of horses will never run again.  There are a few mile and a half races on the turf, but very, very few on the dirt.\nI would imagine by the time the Belmont rolls around in three weeks, it will be a very short field.  At this point, the only horse that ran in the Preakness that appears capable of getting the distance would be Bernadini.  The others like Brother Derek, Sweetnorthernsaint, Like Now, and many of the horses that ran in the Kentucky Derby just are not equipped to run that far against quality competition.\nA horse like Sunriver, trained by Todd Pletcher would be viable candidates to win a race at a mile and a half.  \nWe'll know more in about ten days or so.\nGood luck to all....
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point determined i'm hoping. but Lawyer ron & brother derek are currently the highest rated 3 yr olds in the derby so far. Barbaro is good as well, but his 5 month layoff is very unappealing to many people which is probably why he's not given the respect/attention he deserves. First Samurai is actually out of the derby & even if he were still in, i look at him as more of a sprinter. i don't think he should be stretched to over a mile or so. But point determined is improving by leaps & bounds w/ each race. & since because he's a late bloomer he hasn't quite hit his best stride yet, which will hopefully happen at the derby w/ a win. plus he has the perfect racing style for the race. it's a risk, but i'll go for it. :)
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Well, obviously no one can tell for sure....was he capable of doing so? Yes.  However, there are so many factors that it's impossible to say if he would have.  The ground could have been wrong for Jazil that day, or one of them could have gotten boxed in, or bumped, or tripped, or who knows what else.  \n\nHowever, the way things are going I think it would have been a race between Barbaro (Barbaro of course had won the Preakness), both fighting hard to get in front, and then a photo finish....with Jazil winning by a nose....\n\nI know the tripple crown is supposed to be hard...but for the horses sake I think that the races should be for four year olds...but that's never going to happen (to traditional of a sport, but still the best one there is).
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He didn't break down during a race. He broke down during a workout 11 days after winning the Bay Shore Stakes as a 3 year old.
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I'm gonna have to go with Bluegrass Cat this year.  Tod Pletcher is his trainer and with John Velazquez riding him I think he has the best chance. Then again I didn't pick Giaccomo last year. (who knew) If I were to box a trifecta today I'd pick Bluegrass Cat with First Samurai and Brother Derek, but things could change. With Acciles of Troy and Corinthian looking good this could all change. Key races like  the San Anita, Florida, Arkansas, Illinois Derby's along with the Wood, Rebel, Lafayette and Blue Grass just to name a few are some of the big races leading up to the Derby. So I'll get back to you after the Coolmore Lexington and let you know my pick's then! LOL !
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Good question!!! Thus must be the most unpredictable KY Derby in recent years. Even though last year a couple of Long shots finished in the money, this year there are at least 10 horses that could actually win! I myself like Lawyer Ron possibly boxed in a tri-fecta with Barbaro and Brother Derrick, I might key with Jazil or Point Determined. If the track is favoring speed horses like Sinister Minster, Sharp Humor and SweetNorthernSaint they will also have a chance in finishing in the money. Let's not forget the closers like Jazil, Stepenwolfer, Point Determined and Cause to Believe. Also remember last years Derby where the long shots finished in 3 of the top 4 spots. There's a couple of "sleeper" horses like that in this years derby Showing UP and Keyed Entry. And don't forget the early favorites like A.P. Warrior and Bluegrass Cat who haven't done to much this year but still are great horses. Anyway good luck with what ever you choose and have a great Derby Day!!!
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It depends on your definition of 'best.'\nYou could go by overall wins, or by major race wins (i.e. Kentucky Derby, Breeder's Cup) or you could go by total mounts, or you could even go by who treats the horse the best. \nI always liked Gary Stevens and Mike Smith, though!\nBill Shoemaker was very successful, and Steve Cauthen won the Triple Crown at age 18 aboard Affirmed in 1978.
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Posted: 6/13/2006 3:13:04 PM ET\n \nBarbaro's cast changed; injured leg looks 'excellent'\n \nKentucky Derby (G1) winner Barbaro's cast was changed on Tuesday for the first time since his surgery on May 21 to repair multiple fractures in his right hind leg, suffered during the Preakness Stakes (G1) the previous day. \n \nDean Richardson, chief of surgery at the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center, replaced the cast with Barbaro under general anesthesia and was pleased with how the colt is healing.\n\n"His leg looks excellent," Richardson said. "The incision has healed well and judging by the radiographs, the graft is opacifying (taking). Callus is forming nicely, and all of the implants (plate and 27 screws) look unchanged." \n\nBarbaro came out of anesthesia in the facility's recovery pool, a process that went very smoothly, according to a press release.\n\nBarbaro remains in intensive care at the hospital.