Английская Википедия:1955 Kentucky Derby
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The 1955 Kentucky Derby was the 81st running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 7, 1955.[1][2] The race carried a purse of $152,500 of which winner Swaps received $108,400, a then record.[3]
Winner of the Kentucky Derby
Swaps was a California bred American thoroughbred racehorse. Swap's became the first "All-California" colt to win the Kentucky Derby. Known as the "California Comet", this not being the only nickname he had many other nicknames. His second most popular one was the "California Cripple." This name was given because of how many injuries he had and still ended up winning the Kentucky derby.
Trainer of Swaps'
Swap's was trained by Meshach (Mesh) Tenney. Tenney was born on November 16, 1907, and worked with Swaps. Swaps then ended up winning the title of United States Horse of the Year in 1956 with the assistance of Mesh Tenney. Mesh Tenney was known for the night before the 1955 Kentucky Derby because he slept in Swap's stall.
Race Description
The 2-year-old champion (Nashua) and Swaps were some of the biggest competitors and "brought one of the biggest East-West showdowns in Derby history." (Courier journal)[4] Swaps established a steady pace for the beginning of the race, Eddie Arcaro and Nashua started to stalk in the third and moved on the outside of Swaps. Swaps ended up speeding up and winning for the Шаблон:Frac length. Swaps covered the last-quarter mile with the time of Шаблон:Frac seconds.
Full results
- 1955 Kentucky Derby Charts[5]
| Finished | Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time / behind (lengths) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Swaps | Bill Shoemaker | Mesh Tenney | Rex C. Ellsworth | 2:01 4/5 |
| 2nd | 5 | Nashua | Eddie Arcaro | James E. Fitzsimmons | Belair Stud | Шаблон:Frac |
| 3rd | 9 | Summer Tan | Eric Guerin | Sherrill W. Ward | Dorothy Bryan Firestone Galbreath | Шаблон:Frac |
| 4th | 1A | Racing Fool | Henry Moreno | Loyd Gentry Jr. | Cain Hoy Stable | 4 |
| 5th | 8 | Jean's Joe | Steve Brooks | William B. Finnegan | Murcain Stable | Шаблон:Frac |
| 6th | 1 | Flying Fury | Conn McCreary | Loyd Gentry, Jr. | Cain Hoy Stable | Шаблон:Frac |
| 7th | 4 | Honeys Alibi | William Harmatz | Joe Inzelone | W-L Ranch Co. | Шаблон:Frac |
| 8th | 2 | Blue Lem | Chris Rogers | Harvey C. Fruehauf | Harvey C. Fruehauf | Шаблон:Frac |
| 9th | 3 | Nabesna | John H. Adams | John W. Clark | Clifford Mooers | Шаблон:Frac |
| 10th | 6 | Trim Destiny | Lois C. Cook | Cecil Locklear | G. Rollie White | 10 |
Payout Section
$2.00 wager returns $7.60 profit, therefore $5.60 profit.
The win, place and show payoffs are based on a $2.00 bet.[6]
Extra Information
- Winning Breeder: Rex C. Ellsworth; (CA)
- Track rating: Fast
References
Шаблон:Kentucky Derby Шаблон:Thoroughbred Racing on CBS
