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Kentucky Derby 2013 Video: Highlights, Analysis and Earnings for Every Horse

Maxwell OgdenMay 31, 2018

The winner of the 2013 Kentucky Derby is none other than Orb, who was guided by jockey Joel Rosario. With the win, Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey won his first career Kentucky Derby.

So how did it all transpire at Churchill Downs?

This wasn't your average Kentucky Derby, as the 139th Run for the Roses was marred by sloppy weather conditions. That includes a muddy course, scattered rains storms and below 60 degree weather in Louisville, Ky. (via The Weather Channel).

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Even still, Orb managed to pull away and win with a phenomenal late push.

And thus, another horse has entered its name into the history books.

Orb was followed by Golden Soul and Revolutionary, who started in the fourth and third post, respectively. Golden Soul was led by jockey Robby Albarado, while three-time Kentucky Derby champion Calvin Borel was atop Revolutionary.

For a full breakdown, check the table below with earnings provided by the Kentucky Derby's official website.

PlaceHorseJockeyTrainerOwnerPostEarnings
1.OrbJoel RosarioClaude R. McGaugheyStuart Janney III & Ogden Mills Phipps16$1,414,800
2.Golden SoulRobby AlbaradoDallas StewartCharles E. Fipke4$400,000
3.RevolutionaryCalvin BorelTodd PletcherWinStar Farm, LLC3$200,000
4.Normandy InvasionJavier CastellanoChad BrownRick Porter5$100,000 
5.MyluteRosie NapravnikTom AmossGoldMark Farm, LLC & Whisper Hills Farm6$60,000 
6.OxbowGary StevensD. Wayne LukasCalumet Farm2N/A
7.Lines of BattleRyan MooreAidan O'BrienJoseph Allen, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith11N/A
8.Will Take ChargeJon CourtD. Wayne LukasWillis D. Horton17N/A
9.Charming KittenEdgar PradoTodd PletcherKen and Sarah Ramsey15N/A
10.Giant FinishJose EspinozaTony DutrowSunrise Stables (Andy Cohen), Gary Tolchin, Aubrey Flanagan & Bob Smith7N/A 
11.OveranalyzeRafael BejaranoTodd PletcherRepole Stable9N/A
12.Palace MaliceMike SmithTodd PletcherDogwood Stable (Cot Campbell)10N/A
13.Java's WarJulien LeparouxKenny McPeekCharles E. Fipke19N/A
14.VerrazanoJohn VelazquezTodd PletcherLet's Go Stable (Kevin Scatuorchio & Bryan Sullivan), Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith14N/A 
15.ItsmyluckydayElvis TrujilloEddie Plesa Jr.Trilogy Stable & Laurie Plesa12N/A
16.Frac DaddyVictor LebronKenny McPeekMagic City Thoroughbred Partners18N/A
17.GoldencentsKevin KriggerDoug O'NeillW.C. Racing, Dave Kenney & RAP Racing8N/A
18.VyjackGarrett GomezRudy RodriguezPick Six Racing (David Wilkenfeld)20N/A
19.Falling SkyLuis SaezJohn Terranova II Newtown Anner Stud, James Covello & Joseph Bulger13N/A

It wasn't easy for Orb, as the pack was tight throughout a majority of the race.

Golden Soul finished in second place and had opportunities, but simply failed to cash in. The Calvin Borel-led Revolutionary was also in position to pull out the victory, but it was Orb who proved worthy of the high pre-race odds.

With a powerful run to the finish line, Orb crashed through to get the victory.

This marks Rosario and McGaughey's first career Kentucky Derby wins, respectively.

It is also the third consecutive running in which the winning jockey was a first-time winner, which simply proves what had previously been believed: Nothing is certain at the Kentucky Derby, no matter the odds.

With that being said, Orb was the most heavily favored horse entering the race, per Bovada. Even with winless Derby leaders, there was no question that Orb, the winner of the Florida Derby, could pull this out.

As McGaughey put it, this is one special horse.

The question is, how much further can he go?

A horse hasn't won the Triple Crown since Affirmed in 1978. For those unfamiliar, the Triple Crown requires a horse to win the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes in one season of racing.

The 138th running of the Preakness Stakes will take place on May 18, 2013.

Regardless of what happens at the upcoming event, Orb has made history by winning one of the most prestigious races in the horse-racing world. In turn, both he and jockey Joel Rosario have entered the realm of the elite.

This is a glorious day for Stuart Janney III, Ogden Mills Phipps, Rosario, Shug McGaughey and, of course, Orb.

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