Friday, August 12, 2011

What long-shot horse won the Kentucky Derby at the highest odds?

Way back when, in the year 1913, a horse sent off at almost 100:1 named Donerail paid $185 for a $2 win bet. Donerail, til this day, holds the record for the highest-priced odds in the Kentucky Derby, beating out a close second Ten Point. Donerail was ridden by Jockey Roscoe Goose. It was a short field of only 8 horses. To learn more about the Kentucky Derby back then or its great history or to even watch virtual replays of Kentucky Derby races or create Kentucky Derby races with past great champion racehorses, go to www.horseracegame.com. One other interesting fact - Donerail actually won the race flying in the stretch. Here's another piece of horse racing nostalgia. The winner took home just under $5,500 for winning the Kentucky Derby. Quite a difference from today's $2 million prize pool.

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