Thursday, May 7, 2009

2009 Kentucky Derby Videos and Photos: Mind That Bird

2009 Kentucky Derby Videos, Photos!!!! Mind that Bird!!!!



'They'll know who I am now'
Mine That Bird trainer Chip Woolley kisses the trophy after his horse won the Derby.



21-hour trip worth it
Trainer Bennie "Chip" Woolley, who drove for 21 hours to reach Churchill Downs with a broken leg, hugs jockey Calvin Borel.



Time to celebrate
Calvin Borel raises his arms in exhultation after winning the race.



Chasing steeples
Mine That Bird finishes off the field with Churchill Downs' famous steeples in the background.



Magic in the mud
After bringing Mine That Bird along the rail from last place to first, jockey Calvin Borel brings Mine That Bird down the stretch to victory.



Last but not least
Jockey Calvin Borel and 50-1 shot Mine that Bird, left, run through the first turn in last place.






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