2007 Kentucky Derby

2007 Kentucky Derby

The 2007 Kentucky Derby was the 133rd running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 5, 2007. The announced attendance was 156,635, the third largest in Derby history. [http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/horse/triplecrown07/news/story?id=2861462 Street Sense roars from back of pack to win Derby] . Associated Press. May 5 2007.]

Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom was a special guest of Churchill Downs and attended the race in her first visit to the United States since 1991. The Queen has stated that it was one of "her dreams" to attend the Kentucky Derby. [Harrell, Eben. [http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=663462007 America frets over etiquette for royal visit] . "The Scotsman". April 30 2007.]

Street Sense, sent off as the 9-2 favorite on his home track, paid $11.80 as the highest-priced winning favorite in Derby history. Smarty Jones paid $10.20 to win in 2004.

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