The largest crowd ever packed into Churchill Downs Saturday for the 137th running of the Kentucky Derby, but much of the intrigue happened behind the scenes. Host Liane Hansen has an update of the final standings of the 2011 Kentucky Derby, where a horse named Animal Kingdom surged to a surprise victory.
THE WINNER!! -'Animal Planet'
Animal Kingdom sped past the leaders in the turn at Churchill Downs on Saturday and roared down the middle of the stretch to win the Kentucky Derby.
Jockey John Velazquez guided the 3-year-old colt to the front at the quarter pole then poured it on to beat 'Nehro' by 2 3/4 lengths. 'Mucho Macho Man' finished third.
'Dialed In' went off as the 5-1 favorite but finished eighth.
(Side-bar--WHO NAMES THESE HORSES ANYWAY?)
The victory is the first Derby win for trainer Graham Motion and provided redemption for Velazquez, who was set to ride Uncle Mo before the horse was scratched due to a lingering stomach problem.
Congrats to 'Animal Planet', and jockey, John Velazquez on their win!!
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