2007 Kentucky Derby Results

Winning jockey Calvin Borel said, "He broke pretty sharp. I just wanted to get over a little bit because the speed horse was right on the inside of me and I think I had one horse run by that time. When we headed down the back side, I knew they were going pretty quick so I backed him up a little bit, let two other horses go by me. I just sat on him there until about the 3/8 pole and I started biding my time between horses and by the 1/4 pole, I stayed on the fence and I went around one horse and then after that it was just a matter of how far he went, because I knew when I asked him he'd go." Asked about the experience, he added, "I always dreamed about winning this race. You know, winning this race and winning the Breeders' Cup, it's always a jockey's dream, no matter who you are, it's always a jockey's dream. You have to have the work ethic, the talent, and the owners and trainers to put you on good horses and an agent to work with you to get you there. I was fortunate enough to have a brother that pushed me and pushed me and made sure I got there."