1997 Kentucky Derby

Last updated
123rd Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
Location Churchill Downs
DateMay 3, 1997
Winning horse Silver Charm
Jockey Gary Stevens
Trainer Bob Baffert
Owner Bob & Beverly Lewis
Conditions Fast
SurfaceDirt
Attendance141,981
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The 1997 Kentucky Derby was the 123rd running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 3, 1997, and was won by Silver Charm, ridden by Gary Stevens. [1] There were 141,981 in attendance. [2]

Contents

Payout

The 123rd Kentucky Derby Payout Schedule
Program
Number		Horse Name
Win
Place
Show
6 Silver Charm $ 10.00$4.80$4.20
5 Captain Bodgit -$4.80$3.80
12 Free House --$5.80

Full results

FinishedProgram NumberHorseJockeyTrainerOwnerTime / behind
1st6 Silver Charm Gary Stevens Bob Baffert Bob & Beverly Lewis 2:02.44
2nd5 Captain Bodgit Alex Solis Gary A. Capuano Team Valor
3rd12 Free House David Flores J. Paco Gonzalez John Toffan & Trudy McCaffery
4th8Pulpit Shane Sellers Frank L. Brothers Claiborne Farm
5th2Crypto Star Pat Day Wayne M. Catalano Evelyn & Darrell Yates
6th3Phantom on Tour Jerry D. Bailey Lynn S. Whiting W. Cal Partee
7th1Jack Flash Craig Perret Nick Zito Dogwood Stable
8th9Hello Mike Smith Ronald McAnally Sandee & Al Kirkwood
9th4ConcertoCarlos H. Marquez Jr. John J. Tammaro, III Kinsman Stable
10th7Celtic WarriorFrancisco TorresDanny HuttHutt, Quackenbush & Shaffrick
11th11Crimson Classic Robby Albarado Forrest KaelinJohn W. Clay
12th1AShammy Davis Willie Martinez Nick Zito Fox Hill Farm
13th10Deeds Not Words Corey Nakatani D. Wayne Lukas Michael Tabor & Susan Magnier

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References

  1. ↑ Kentucky Derby History, 1997
  2. ↑ "123rd Kentucky Derby" . Retrieved 2020-01-23.
  3. ↑ "1997 Kentucky Derby Results Tables" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2010-06-01.


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