Mine That Bird (foaled May 10, 2006) is a champion American Thoroughbred racehorse who won the 2009 Kentucky Derby at 50-1 odds [1] and came second in the Preakness Stakes and third in the Belmont Stakes. He had earnings of $2,228,637 and was inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame in 2015. [2] Mine That Bird was born in Kentucky.

Back in 2009, Mine That Bird won the Kentucky Derby at 50-1 odds, an upset that tied him with Giacomo in 2005 for the second biggest in race history.

2023年2月28日 · Sir Rick wins Mine That Bird Derby, sets up Sunland Derby bid In his first start for trainer Robertino Diodoro,... Sunday's Best Bet: Sir Rick set to star in Mine That Bird Derby

Mine That Bird is the first Sovereign Award as champion two-year-old colt (2008) in Canada to win the Kentucky Derby since Sunny's Halo (1983) [4] Mine That Bird winning odds of 50.60-1 was the second highest in Kentucky Derby history after …

2024年3月26日 · Kentucky Derby upset winner Mine That Bird has returned to Churchill Downs, the sight of his greatest victory, to help usher in the Kentucky Derby Museum’s new Long Shots exhibit, which opens to the public March 28.

2024年4月24日 · In the 2009 Kentucky Derby, Mine That Bird shocked everyone by winning as a huge underdog. He made an incredible late sprint from the back of the pack along the rail, demonstrating his outstanding speed and determination. Jockey Calvin Borel expertly guided him to victory in a thrilling race that left spectators amazed. 2.

Mine That Bird has raced at Belmont Park, Churchill Downs, Mountaineer, Pimlico Race Course, Santa Anita Park, Saratoga, Sunland Park, Woodbine with wins at Churchill Downs, Woodbine. His stakes wins include wins in the 2009 Kentucky Derby (G1), 2008 Grey Stakes (G3), 2008 Swynford (LS), and the 2008 Silver Deputy Stakes (LS).

2021年6月7日 · After his astounding performance in the Kentucky Derby, Mine That Bird ran in the Preakness Stakes, where he finished second to Rachel Alexandra, the first filly to win the race since 1924. The gelding concluded his Triple Crown campaign with a third-place finish in the Belmont Stakes.

2009年5月6日 · Last race: Mine That Bird paid out more in winning the Kentucky Derby than all but one horse in the 135-year history of the event when he stunned the field at almost 51/1. His 6 3/4-length...

Mine That Bird went from the back of the field to 6¾ lengths ahead. Stunned spectators and the announcer were drop-jawed, as the 50-1 long-shot crushed the 2009 Kentucky Derby. In 2 minutes, 2.66 seconds, Mine That Bird flew to the finish, winning by the longest margin of victory in over 60 years.