Medina Spirit wins 147th Kentucky Derby |
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“This little horse coming in here, he’s always shown he’s an overachiever. His heart is bigger than his body." - Bob Baffert
Medina Spirit has won the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby, kicking off the 2021 race for the Triple Crown. Medina Spirit, ridden by jockey John R. Velazquez, came into the race at 12-1 odds. Trainer Bob Baffert has now won a record-breaking seventh Kentucky Derby. Essential Quality, which came into the race undefeated at 5-0 earning a spot as the favorite at 3-1 odds, came in fourth place. |