1968 Kentucky Derby
The 1968 Kentucky Derby was the 94th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 4, 1968.[1]
| Kentucky Derby | |
| Grade I stakes race | |
| Location | Churchill Downs |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 1968 |
| Winning horse | Forward Pass[note 1] |
| Jockey | Ismael Valenzuela |
| Trainer | Henry Forrest |
| Owner | Calumet Farm |
| Surface | Dirt |
The race is best known for being the first Kentucky Derby where the winning horse was subsequently disqualified. Dancer's Image won the race, but was disqualified to last after traces of phenylbutazone were discovered in the mandatory post-race urinalysis.[2] Second-place finisher Forward Pass was declared the winner. The controversy filled the sporting news of media outlets in North America and was a cover story for Sports Illustrated,[3] which referred to it as "the year's major sports story."[4]
Full results
| Finished | Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time / behind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Forward Pass[note 1] | Ismael Valenzuela | Henry Forrest | Calumet Farm | 2:02 1/5 |
| 2nd | 7 | Francie's Hat | Earlie Fires | James P. Conway | Saddle Rock Farm | |
| 3rd | 2 | T V Commercial | Howard Grant | Anthony L. Basile | Bwamazon Farm | |
| 4th | 12 | Kentucky Sherry | Jimmy Combest | Alcee J. Richard | Dorothy D. Brown | |
| 5th | 3 | Jig Time | Ray Broussard | MacKenzie Miller | Cragwood Stables | |
| 6th | 4 | Don B. | Donald R. Pierce | Lester Holt | Don B. Wood | |
| 7th | 13 | Trouble Brewing | Buck Thornburg | William Sterling | Coventry Rock Farm | |
| 8th | 8 | Proper Proof | Johnny Sellers | J. Lee Mosbacher | Mrs. Montgomery R. Fisher | |
| 9th | 14 | Te Vega | Mike Manganello | George C. Berthold | Brunswick Farm | |
| 10th | 6 | Captain's Gig | Manuel Ycaza | William Ward Stephens | Cain Hoy Stable | |
| 11th | 1 | Iron Ruler | Braulio Baeza | Edward J. Yowell | October House Farm | |
| 12th | 5 | Verbatim | Angel Cordero Jr. | Jerry C. Meyer | Elmendorf Farm | |
| 13th | 11 | Gleaming Sword | Eddie Belmonte | Robert L. Wheeler | Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney | |
| 14th | 9 | Dancer's Image[note 1] | Bobby Ussery | Lou Cavalaris Jr. | Peter D. Fuller |
- Winning Breeder: Calumet Farm; (KY)
Notes
- Dancer's Image was initially declared the winner of the race with Forward Pass coming in second but was later disqualified due to prohibited drugs being found in his system post-race making Forward Pass the winner.
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References
- "1968". Kentuckyderby.com. Retrieved 2016-06-05.
- "THE 1968 KENTUCKY DERBY : THE VICTORY THAT WASN'T : Dancer's Image, Who Finished First, Was Disqualified After Positive Test for Illegal Medication". latimes.com. 1988-05-01. Retrieved 2016-06-05.
- "May 20, 1968 Issue". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
- Tower, Whitney (May 20, 1968). "It Was a Bitter Pill". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 5, 2019 – via si.com/vault.
Further reading
- "Disqualifications, Inquiries & Foul Claims" (PDF). kentuckyderby.com. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
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