2007 Kentucky Derby Results

Winning owner and breeder James Tafel said, "Well, this is the epitome of anybody in the horse business or racing career is to have a horse that's won a Kentucky Derby. Earlier this year, matter of fact, last year, Carl said, "Jim, we're going to win the Kentucky Derby." Partner, you made it come true. I've been around this game for 25 years. This is the most difficult race in the world to win. Because you've got 20 horses in there, and a lot of things can happen, bad things can happen to good horses. Fortunately Calvin kept us out of trouble today and got us across that finish line first. So it's a real thrill, which is probably a trite term, but it's hard to describe. And Carl's used to this, see, and I'm not."

Asked about the significance of breeding and owning the horse, he added, "It's a distinct and unique pleasure to be the breeder of this horse, but it's also very satisfying to break the jinx of no horse winning the Derby after the Juvenile Championship. And the other thing is that there's only been two horses that went off as the favorites since Spectacular Bid to win the Derby. Can I ask you one question? What do y'all think about that jinx now?"