1914 Kentucky Derby

The 1914 Kentucky Derby was the 40th running of the Kentucky Derby.

[1] Betting favorite Old Rosebud led the entire race, winning by eight lengths.

The winning time of 2.03.40 set a new Derby record, which smashed the previous year's record set by longshot Donerail.

[2] Churchill Downs president Matt Winn channeled Old Rosebud's record setting run into considerable publicity for the Derby.

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