KENTUCKY DERBY 2009 - MINE THAT BIRD
In a performance reminiscent of his winning ride aboard Street Sense two years earlier, Calvin Borel hugged the rail throughout then exploded through the stretch to guide Mine That Bird to an improbable 6 3/4-length victory over Pioneerof the Nile in the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. The victory capped off a memorable weekend for Borel, who also rode Rachel Alexandra to a one-sided triumph in Friday’s Kentucky Oaks. (Source DRF)
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February 17th, 2010 at 8:06 pm
Mine that Bird did this on my 19th birthday! Mine That Bird was amazing in this race…WOW.
February 26th, 2010 at 8:26 am
Kent Desormeaux made a really early move on Hold Me back. If he was held until the turn and made his move with 3 furlongs to go and not after the clubhouse turn. He is a really good jockey though. I just think he makes early moves.
February 28th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
@StudLife28
At one point, the Preakness wasn’t even open to geldings.
March 6th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
Just as impressive of a race by Mine That Bird was Calvins ride and, even more so, his genuine exuberance after winning. Good to see that happen to a journeyman jockey who 1st jumped into the national spotlight aboard Street Sense and then Rachel. Good example of how patience, diligence and a great life-long work ethic does pay off. Not sure if anyone could wipe the smile off his face for months. Good for you CB.
March 11th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
i think tom durkin didn’t even notice mtb until almost the end lol. he won by alot! more than Big Brown did.
March 20th, 2010 at 5:27 pm
wow. i love this race
March 21st, 2010 at 12:10 pm
50-1 upset truly amazing
April 16th, 2010 at 8:52 am
Thank you Mine that Bird and Calvin, you guys paid my truck off for me. I bet $50 on them for the win and at 50-1, you do the math!!
April 17th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
The announcer is an idiot! Get a clue dude!
April 18th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
He gets 4 lengths ahead before the announcer said anything!
April 20th, 2010 at 7:55 am
3:30~3:32 He~* told me how to ride my horses; and taught me.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:27 pm
I think that the announcer does a superb job, right up until Bird has a breakaway; Don’t know what he could’ve been looking at !
April 25th, 2010 at 9:00 am
BTW Calvin Borel will ride Super Saver in seven days, who knows he could do it again
April 28th, 2010 at 10:34 am
@jsb4life He was just so surprised, he was in last!!! lol. What a comeback!
April 29th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
My all time favorite! The entire video was just perfect–Well done on this posting of a fantastic race!
May 1st, 2010 at 4:35 pm
This was the first horse race I had ever watched. When I saw it, despite my lack of knowledge in the sport I knew I had witnessed something spectacularly amazing
May 1st, 2010 at 5:03 pm
That was a sensational last-second surge by Mine that Bird!
May 3rd, 2010 at 7:46 pm
I love Calvin’s emotion. It’s pure, it’s raw and it’s true.
May 3rd, 2010 at 8:42 pm
I love how quick MTB passes horses.
May 5th, 2010 at 3:52 am
I know Borel is a fantastic jockey, so nothing against him, but I honestly am annoyed with how people give him all the credit for this win - yes he rode EXTREMELY well, but he also could never have won if Mine The Bird wasn’t such an incredible horse…the speed he shows in the last quarter-mile is unbelievable - for a small underdog horse like him to make a time second to Secretariat is phenomenal and I truly believe Mine That Bird should get a lot more praise than he does.
May 5th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Calvin loved his parents and showes his respect. He’s a kind and caring person. God bless him
May 5th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
i love the Kentucky Derby so much and i love mind that bird so much
May 6th, 2010 at 11:38 am
God bless Calvin
May 7th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
Does anyone know: Are the 2 broadcasters’ voices, after the race, those of Tom Durkins (who called the race) and jockey Gary Stevens?
May 9th, 2010 at 10:52 am
is the kentucky derby held in louisville or in lexington?? I’m German and interested in this event.