I also remember this Derby as a kid. Only 8 horses, but the smallest, most select field perhaps ever. The favorite I believe was Top Knight who took the Hopeful, Futurity, and Champagne at 2 and the Florida Derby before this. A&L was constantly on the improve but really blossomed to become the champ when Burch dumped Cruguet for Baeza. The winner, Majestic Prince was unbeaten in 8 starts in California including the SA Derby. Dike, won the Wood and Gotham in NY in fast closing style. What a field
even though Majestic Prince raced before my time, he's one of my faves. He has one of the greatest thoroughbred names, IMO. A classic name of a classic Ky Derby winner.
2 outstanding horses in Majestic Prince and Arts and Letters. Interestingly, Arts and Letters got the nod for the 3 year old and horse of the year championships due largely to his post-Triple Crown exploits. Both are Hall of Famers.
@davemock I think he overdid it in some of the races. I would rather have the race called as it is.No embellishing!
cf1934 9 months ago
I also remember this Derby as a kid. Only 8 horses, but the smallest, most select field perhaps ever. The favorite I believe was Top Knight who took the Hopeful, Futurity, and Champagne at 2 and the Florida Derby before this. A&L was constantly on the improve but really blossomed to become the champ when Burch dumped Cruguet for Baeza. The winner, Majestic Prince was unbeaten in 8 starts in California including the SA Derby. Dike, won the Wood and Gotham in NY in fast closing style. What a field
FLYFISH10605 1 year ago
I remember watching this Derby as a kid. Thanks for posting this!!
thistleccr 1 year ago
Strange to see such a small field for a Kentucky Derby.
WhiteCamry 2 years ago
even though Majestic Prince raced before my time, he's one of my faves. He has one of the greatest thoroughbred names, IMO. A classic name of a classic Ky Derby winner.
ereaven 2 years ago
2 outstanding horses in Majestic Prince and Arts and Letters. Interestingly, Arts and Letters got the nod for the 3 year old and horse of the year championships due largely to his post-Triple Crown exploits. Both are Hall of Famers.
jhordanian 2 years ago
Good hossrace.
jmplays44 2 years ago
That would be 1975...the year Chic Anderson made his only public gaffe, calling the wrong horse during the stretch call.
davemock 3 years ago
When did ABC first cover the Derby?
chrisuncleahmad 3 years ago
Excellent battle between the top two -- and they were close again in the Preakness. Aggressive moves by Baeza and Hartack.
Alas, I was rooting for Top Knight.
tchas35 4 years ago