If you are superstitious....

Many, MANY books have been written on the Kentucky Derby... I know this because I have read a whole lot of them. There are always great stories behind most of the contenders- horses running for charity; a 92 year old owner who can't see the race but attends anyway; horses that nearly died as foals, suffered injuries or only brought $17,500 as a yearling; trainers and jockeys who have overcome enormous obstacles- this is all a part of the magic of the Derby, and the reason that you never know who will pull out that surprise win.



A Derby win can be based on talent, skill, luck or just a good story. With this Derby so up in the air, I wonder if the good story will win the day...

The 1988 Kentucky Derby winner, as the only filly in the field, was the roan Winning Colors, who died earlier this year. (photo credit)

2008 Derby contender Eight Belles, also a roan filly, also the only filly in the field. (photo credit)

A roan filly winning the Derby on Winning Color's twenty year anniversary, only months after her death? Now that is a story worthy of Derby lore!