[5] Other leading contenders included Wilko (Breeders' Cup Juvenile), High Fly (Florida Derby) and Bandini (Blue Grass Stakes).
He ran into traffic problems entering the stretch but finally found racing room and closed steadily to win by half a length.
"[7] It was the first Derby win for all of Giacomo's connections: jockey Smith, trainer John Shirreffs and owners Jerry and Ann Moss.
Splits for each quarter-mile: (22.28) (23.10) (24.21) (26.29) (26.87) Source: Equibase Chart[1] Giacomo's only win after the Derby was in the Grade II San Diego Handicap.
[6] Two horses went on to record Grade I wins: Flower Alley Afleet Alex Bellamy Road Sources: American Classic Pedigrees, Equibase, Blood-Horse Stallion Register, Racing Post