1980 Kentucky Derby

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106th Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
Grade I stakes race
Location Churchill Downs
DateMay 3, 1980
Winning horse Genuine Risk
Jockey Jacinto Vásquez
Trainer LeRoy Jolley
Owner Diana Firestone
Conditions Fast
SurfaceDirt
Attendance131,859
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The 1980 Kentucky Derby was the 106th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 3, 1980, [1] [2] with 131,859 people in attendance. [3]

Full results

FinishedPostHorseJockeyTrainerOwnerTime / behind
1st8 Genuine Risk Jacinto Vásquez LeRoy Jolley Diana Firestone
2nd7Rumbo Laffit Pincay Jr. Thomas R. Bell Jr.Gayno Stable and Bell Bloodstock Co.
3rd2 Jaklin Klugman Darrel McHargue Riley S. Cofer Jack Klugman & John Dominguez
4th3 Super Moment Donald R. Pierce Ron McAnally Elmendorf Farm
5th5Rockhill NativeJohn OldhamHerbert K. StevensHarry A. Oak
6th1Bold 'n Ruling Pat Valenzuela Melvin F. Stute Hughes Brothers
7th9 Plugged Nickle Buck Thornburg Thomas Joseph Kelly John M. Schiff
8th4Degenerate Jon Ruben Hernandez Joseph Trovato Barry K. Schwartz
9th10WithholdingMichael MorganRonnie G. WarrenRussell Michael Jr.
10th12Tonka WakhanMelvin HollandGlen P. BernisGlenn Bromagen
11th11Execution's Reason Randy Romero J. Bert Sonnier Howard B. Noonan
12th6Gold Stage Ángel Cordero Jr. William Curtis Jr.Mrs. Philip B. Hofmann
13th13Hazard Duke Donald Brumfield David C. KassenAndrew Adams

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References

  1. ↑ "Kentucky Derby-winning filly Genuine Risk dies at 31". Espn.go.com. 2008-08-18. Retrieved 2016-05-28.
  2. ↑ "1980". Kentuckyderby.com. Retrieved 2016-05-28.
  3. ↑ "Derby & Oaks Attendance Since 1980" (PDF). Retrieved 2020-01-24.
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