The Kentucky Derby is one of the most prominent horse races in the world. Horses that are three years old are classified as a Grade 1 stakes race. It is held in Louisville, Kentucky and attracts hug numbers every year. The race is held on the first Saturday in May and is 1 1/4 miles long.

In Derby history, The 2007 Kentucky Derby, sponsored by Yum! Brands, proved to be another exciting race, featuring 20 different three year old colts. It was the 2 million dollar purse which made everyone a bit nervous.

The 133rd running of the Derby proved to be a fine day with the two top horses at 9-2 favorite Street Sense and the 5-1 second place horse Curlin. The other favorites, Scat Daddy (7-1) and Hard Spun (10-1) were close behind them.

Teuflesberg, Sedgefield, and Cowtown Cat were all a part of this jumble of horses that were looking to take over the front runner, Hard Spun with over about three lengths but the final furlong made Street Sense gain speed thereby winning the race in 2:02:17 by about 2 ¼ lengths. Hard Spun came in second place, Curlin came in third, and Imawildandcrazyguy finished up the top four.

The horse was praised for the impressive performance. Calvin Borel said that Street Sense was “the best 3-year-old I’ve ever been on in my life.” Trainer, Carl Nafzger said that “This horse has never run a bad race.  He’s done everything he’s supposed to.  I’ve got all the faith in the world in this horse and I can’t say enough about him.”