Circular Quay the 2007 Kentucky Derby winner

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Originally Posted by sumitas

very few horses win the derby from well off the pace. it has been done, Unbridled was one, but it is rare. most derby winners are within 3 lengths of the lead on the first turn. this is not a favorable scenario for CQ.

As Cardus posted on an earlier thread:

Originally Posted by Cardus

Eleven of the last 25 Derby winners were closers. Here is the list:

Giacomo
Monarchos
Fusaichi Pegasus
Real Quiet
Grindstone
Sea Hero
Lil E. Tee
Strike The Gold
Unbridled
Ferdinand
Gato Del Sol