This 2009 win is the second time in three years that Calvin Borel has ridden the winner of the Kentucky Derby; his first win came when he rode Street Sense in 2007.

Mine That Bird, a 3-year-old gelding, was a huge upset winner, with most betting placing him with 50-1 odds. Calvin Borel held him back, biding his time in last place until room opened along the rail, then passed passing horse after horse down the stretch. Mine That Bird won leading by 6 3/4 lengths, and became the second biggest longshot in Derby history, only Donerail in 1913 won at longer odds.

Big Brown made history to win the 134th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, but the race finished under a dark cloud as runner-up Eight Belles broke down on the track. Eight Belles, trained by Larry Jones and ridden by 20-year-old Gabriel Saez, was trying to become just the fourth filly to win the Derby. Minutes after the race the filly fell to the ground and Saez jumped off. She was found to have broken both front ankles and was humanely destroyed on the track. With the memory of Barbaro still fresh, Eight Belles’ devastating breakdown Saturday put increasing focus on a sport already suffering a decline in popularity.
Her death has raised major issues about the industry, including whether fillies should be allowed to run with males.
In 2006, Derby winner Barbaro shattered his fight rear leg at the start of the Preakness, as thousands of people watched in horror. Barbaro was euthanized eight months later.

1. War Pass … $1,470,000
2. Pyro … $1,020,000
3. Proud Spell (filly) … $880,000
4. Tale of Ekati … $738,000
5. Colonel John $720,000
6. Gayego … $640,000
7. Big Brown … $600,000
8. Z Humor … $579,000
9. Monba … $515,000
10. Kodiak Kowboy … $441,373

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