Wednesday, November 19, 2003
Classic Kentucky Derby
Classic Derby
ESPN Classic celebrates the Kentucky Derby with a look back at some of the most memorable moments, horses and jockeys in racing's premiere event.
Kentucky Derby entry Corker is walked around the paddock at Churchill Downs before the 122nd running of the Kentucky Derby.
ESPN Classic Friday's Kentucky Derby Road Show Schedule All times Eastern
Noon - Kentucky Derby Road Show Live 5 p.m. -Thoroughbred Classics: Kentucky Derby 6:30 p.m. - Up Close Classics: D. Wayne Kukas 8 p.m. - SportsCentury: Citation
Classic Horses/Moments
Murray: Qualifying for the Derby
Classic sportswriter Jim Murray wrote that horses And people should have to qualify for the Derby.
Classic Derby moments
ESPN Classic looks back at seven great moments in Kentucky Derby history.
Secretariat remains No. 1 name in racing
The true measure of Secretariat's greatness was his performances in big races. Secretariat started 21 times and won 16, including the 1973 Triple Crown.
Citation was born to run
Citation, racing's first millionaire horse, won the Triple Crown in 1948.
Arcaro was 'Master' of Triple Crown
In a span of 18 years, Eddie Arcaro, known as "The Master," rode a record 17 winners in Triple Crown races.
Shoemaker had grip on racing
In 42 years of racing, Bill Shoemaker used his "soft hands" to guide 11 Triple Crown winners, 1,009 stakes race winners and win 10 national money titles.