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LOU2000050607 - 06 MAY 2000 - LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, USA: Steve Buttleman plays the traditional "Call to the post", signaling the approaching start of the 126th Kentucky Derby in Louisville, KY., Saturday, May 6, 2000. fp/Frank Polich. UPI
LOU2000050608 - 06 MAY 2000 - LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, USA: Suzanne Richter (clockwise from left), Barbara Garren, Lisa Orsen, Jan Zobel and Sarah Jessup discuss odds and their favorite horses before the 126th running of the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, KY., Saturday, May 6, 2000. fp/Frank Polich. UPI
LOU2000050610 - 06 MAY 2000 - LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, USA:Penny Benway from San Diego celebrates after the horse she bet on won the 4th race at the 126th Kentucky Derby Saturday, May 6, 2000 in Louisville, Kentucky. It was her first time at the derby. mc/Mark Cowan UPI
LOU2000050606 - 06 MAY 2000 - LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, USA: Jockey Kent Desoumeaux, right, turns to look at Alex Solis, aboard Aptitude after they cross the finish line in the 126th Kentucky Derby in Louisville, KY., Saturday, May 6, 2000. Desoumeaux and favorite Fusaichi Pegasus to became the first favorite in 21 years to win the Kentucky Derby. fp/Frank Polich. UPI
LOU2001050414 - 04 MAY 2001 - LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, USA: Mint Juleps are the official drink for the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, May 4, 2001. rlw/Roger L. Wollenberg UPI
LOU2001050512 - 05 MAY 2001 - LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, USA: Monarchos, ridden by jockey Jorge Chavez, breaks away from the pack in the stretch at the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky, May 5, 2001. Monarchos won with the second fastest time in the history of the Derby. mk/mc/Mark Cowan UPI
LOU2002050204 - LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 2 (UPI) -- Jockey Pat Day returns from winning the 8th race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on May 2, 2002. Today's sloppy conditions will likely continue into the weekend, keeping Derby horses in the stables and setting up a muddy 128th running for the Roses. Day will ride Buddha on the May 4 Derby. rlw/Roger L. Wollenberg UPI
LOU2002050473- LOUISVILLE, Ky.May 4 (UPI) -- Painter Peter Williams, puts the finishing touches on a painting of the paddock area at Churchhill Downs in Louisville, Ky. on May 4, 2002. bg/Bill Greenblatt UPI
LOU2002050405 - LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, May 4 (UPI) -- Jockey Victor Espinoza riding War Emblem stands up in the stirrups just after winning the128th Kentucky Derby on May 4, 2002, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. rlw/Roger L. Wollenberg UPI
LOU2003050319 - Louisville, Kentucky, May 3 (UPI) -- Funny Cide, winner of the 129th running of the Kentucky Derby, gets a sponge bath in the winners circle at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 3, 2003. fp/Frank Polich UPI.
Smarty Jones owner Roy Chapman, left, and jockey Stewart Elliott after winning the 130th Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Ky, May 1, 2004. Elliott rode Smarty Jones to victory with a time of 2:04. (UPI Photo/Mark Cowan)
Tapit trainer Michael Dickinson checks the track at Churchill Downs before the start of the 130th Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Ky, May 1, 2004. Smarty Jones ridden by Stewart Elliott won a rain soaked Derby with a time of 2:04. (UPI Photo/Mark Cowan)
Mike Smith gives thumbs up after winning the Kentucky Derby
Giacomo, with jockey Mike Smith up Lleft), gives the thumbs-up after beating Closing Argument and Cornelio Velasquez to win the 131st running of the Kentucky Derby on May 7, 2005 in Louisville, KY. Giacomo started the race as a 50-1 long shot. (UPI Photo/Frank Polich)
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip watch the parade of jockeys before the start of the 133rd Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky on May 5, 2007. (UPI Photo/Mark Cowan)
Big Brown, with jockey Kent Desormeaux (C) leads the pack en route to winning the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on May 3, 2008. (UPI Photo/Mark Cowan)
A fan watches the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic race before the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, on May 3, 2008. (UPI Photo/Mark Cowan)
A spectator head to the infield of Churchill Downs before the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, KY., on May 2, 2009. (UPI Photo/Mark Cowan)
Jockey Calvin Borel, riding Mine That Bird, celebrates his victory in the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY., on May 2, 2009. (UPI Photo/Mark Cowan)
Race fans cheer their horse across the finish line during the third race before the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby May 5, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky. UPI Photo/Frank Polich
The 138th running of the Kentucky Derby in Louisville
I'll Have Another, with Mario Gutierrez up (R) leads John Velazquez, aboard Went The Day Well on a cool-down lap after winning the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby May 5, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky. UPI/Frank Polich
Orb wins the 139th Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky
Jockey Joel Rosario, ridding Orb, celebrates after winning the 139th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 4, 2013 in Louisville, Kentucky. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
Kentucky Derby hopeful California Chrome gets a bath after a morning workout at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, April 30, 2014. (UPI Photo/John Sommers II)
An outrider watches morning workouts at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, May 1, 2014. Trainers are preparing their horses to run in the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby to be held at Churchill Downs on May 3. UPI/John Sommers II
Kentucky Derby horses break from the starting gate for the start of the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on May 3, 2014. UPI/John Sommers II
Jockey Victor Esponoza celebrates as he wins the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby aboard California Chrome at Churchill Downs in Louisville May 3, 2014. UPI /John Sommers II
Racing fans watch as a horse walks off the track during morning workout at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, April 29, 2015. Trainers are preparing their horses for the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby to be held at Churchill Downs on May 2. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI
Race fans make their way into Churchill Downs on Oaks Day on May 1, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. The 141st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs is Saturday, May 2. Photo by Frank Polich/UPI
A race fans enjoys her Mint Juleps before the running of the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by John Sommers /UPI
Horses round the fourth turn in the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by John Sommers /UPI
Victor Espinosa, celebrates in the winners circle after winning the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by Mark Abraham/UPI
A horse grazes in the backside barn area after it's morning workout at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, May 2, 2016. Trainers are preparing their horses for the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby to be held at Churchill Downs on May 7. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI
Trainer Bob Baffert watches his horses on the track during morning workout at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, May 3, 2016. Trainers are preparing their horses for the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby to be held at Churchill Downs on May 7. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI
A rainy day morning workout at Churchill Downs the Thursday before the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky. May 5, 2016 Photo by Mark Abraham/UPI
Women wearing festive hats watch the first race at Churchill Downs on May 6, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. The 142nd Kentucky Derby, the first leg of horse racing's Triple Crown, kicks off May 7 at Churchill Downs. Frank Polich/UPI
Fancy fans fill the sets at Churchill Downs as they prepare for the running of the 142nd Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky. May 7, 2016 Photo by John Sommers /UPI
Spectators watch the fifth race at Churchill Downs on May 7, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. The 142nd Kentucky Derby, the first leg of horse racing's Triple Crown, kicks off May 7 at Churchill Downs. Photo by Frank Polich/UPI
Horses are walked in their barn by their grooms during early morning workouts at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, May 3, 2017. Trainers are preparing their horses for the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby to be held at Churchill Downs on May 6. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI
Kentucky Derby hopeful Classic Empire gallops on the track during early morning workouts at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, May 3, 2017. Trainer Mark Casse is preparing his horse for the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby to be held at Churchill Downs on May 6. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI
Horses race a very muddy tack in an early race at Churchill Downs before the running of the of the 143rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, May 6, 2017. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI
Fancy hats rule the day at Churchill Downs as they prepare for the running of the 143rd Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky, May 6, 2017. Photo by John Sommers /UPI
Jockey John Velazquez aboard Always Dreaming throws celebrates winning the 143rd running of Kentucky Derby May 6, 2017 at Churchill Downs in Louisville Kentucky. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI
Kentucky Derby hopeful Justify at Chruchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky
Racing fans watch Kentucky Derby hopeful Justify as he's washed down after an early morning gallop on the track during morning workouts at Churchill Downs May 1, 2018, in Louisville, Ky. The 144th running of the Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 5. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI
A farrier fits a horse with a new shoes at Churchill Downs
A farrier fits a horse with a new shoe after a morning workout at Churchill Downs May 2, 2018, in Louisville, Kentucky. The 144th running of the Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 5. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI
The 144th Kentucky Derby Preview in Louisville, Kentucky
Grooms wash down their horses in the barn area during early morning workouts at Churchill Downs May 2, 2018, in Louisville, Kentucky. The 144th running of the Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 5. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI
Hats at the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky
Racing patron keeps dry during rain showers prior to the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 5, 2018 at Churchill Downs in Louisville Kentucky. Photo by MARK ABRAHAM/UPI
Jockey Mike Smith aboard Justify wins the 144th Running of the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky
Jockey Mike Smith aboard Justify (L) reacts after winning the 144th Running of the Kentucky Derby on May 5, 2018 at Churchill Downs in Louisville Kentucky. Photo by Jason Szenes/UPI
Kentucky Derby Favorite Omaha Beach reacts to his exercise rider
Kentucky Derby Favorite Omaha Beach reacts to his exercise rider during his bath after his early morning workouts as they prepare for the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 1, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI
Jockeys walk to the paddock for the first race of the day before the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 4, 2019, in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI
Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky
Country House, (middle, yellow silks), ridden by Flavien Prat, races down the stretch as Maximum Security, Luis Saez up, seemingly wins (far right). Maximum Security was taken down due to an objection by Country House's rider Flavien Prat, at the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs race track in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 4, 2019. Photo by Mark Abraham/UPI
Sights fron Churchill Downs before the 146th Running of the Kentucky Oaks
The clubhouses and grandstands were all but empty aside from working staff, owners, and their families prior to the 146th Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on Friday, September 4, 2020 in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by Michelle Haas Hutchins/UPI
Empty Stands for the 146th Running of the Kentucky Derby
A photographer hangs a camera across from empty stands prior to the 146th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, September 5, 2020 in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by Michelle Haas Hutchins/UPI
Horses race to the finish line in front of empty seats during the 8th race prior to the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on September 5, 2020 in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI
Trainer Bob Baffert celebrates with Jockey John Velazquez Win Kentucky Derby
Trainer Bob Baffert (R) celebrates with Jockey John Velazquez (L) after their horse Authentic won the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs Saturday, September 5, 2020 in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI