The 2024 Kentucky Derby is less than a week away. Join us as we delve into the rich history and fascinating details behind one of the most historic horse races.Interesting facts you never knew about the Kentucky Derby originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Michael Blowen can step outside his house any day of the week and visit retired racehorses at Old Friends, the thoroughbred retirement farm he founded in Kentucky two decades ago that attentively cares for former winners and losers alike. From his home’s backdoor, Blowen can watch one former racehorse great in particular amble aimlessly in a nearby pasture: Silver Charm, the champion thoroughbred that won the 1997 Kentucky Derby. Silver Charm moved toward Blowen, who fed him a handful of Mrs. Pastures horse cookie crumbs before pouring the rest into a feed bucket.
Kentucky Derby silks coordinator Tim Dolton explains his role at Churchill Downs during the 150th Run for the Roses.
Brokers Tip, ridden by Don Meade, came up the rail to challenge leader Head Play and jockey Herb Fisher. Meade and Fisher fought in the jockeys' room afterward. Fisher believed Brokers Tip should have been disqualified.