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
  1996
1998  

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

FinishedPostHorseJockeyTrainerOwnerTime / behind
1st5 Silver Charm Gary Stevens Bob Baffert Bob & Beverly Lewis 2:02.44
2nd4 Captain Bodgit Alex Solis Gary A. Capuano Team Valor
3rd13 Free House David Flores J. Paco Gonzalez John Toffan & Trudy McCaffery
4th7Pulpit Shane Sellers Frank L. Brothers Claiborne Farm
5th1Crypto Star Pat Day Wayne M. Catalano Evelyn & Darrell Yates
6th2Phantom on Tour Jerry D. Bailey Lynn S. Whiting W. Cal Partee
7th9Jack Flash Craig Perret Nick Zito Dogwood Stable
8th8Hello Mike Smith Ronald McAnally Sandee & Al Kirkwood
9th3ConcertoCarlos H. Marquez Jr. John J. Tammaro, III Kinsman Stable
10th6Celtic WarriorFrancisco TorresDanny HuttHutt, Quackenbush & Shaffrick
11th12Crimson Classic Robby Albarado Forrest KaelinJohn W. Clay
12th10Shammy Davis Willie Martinez Nick Zito Fox Hill Farm
13th11Deeds 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.