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Here is an interesting stat related to the Kentucky Derby. You might find the data below to be coincidental. I do not.
Some of the drugs the very high percentage trainers use actually slow down the fatigue onset. This is why they quarterhorse to the lead. It's better to be in front when others feel the fatigue pinch at a typical time in the race.
Since 1995 (29 years) there have been 4 wire to wire winners (crossing the finish line first).
The trainers are:
Bob Baffert - 2021 - Medina Spirit
Bob Baffert - 2020 - Authentic
Jason Servis - 2019 - Maximum Security
Bob Baffert - 2004 - War Emblem
There have been just 4 pace pressers (up on the pace sitting second early but not actually setting the pace) to win the Kentucky Derby in that timeframe.
The trainers are:
Bob Baffert - 2018 - Justify
Todd Pletcher - 2017 - Always Dreaming
Doug O'Neill - 2016 - Nyquist
Bob Baffert - 2015 - American Pharoah
Finally, just 3 horses set the pace since 1995 and hung in for the runner-up spot.
The trainers are:
Bob Baffert - 2012 - Bodemeister
Larry Jones - 2007 - Hard Spun
Patrick Bianconne - 2004 - Lion Heart
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