2008 Kentucky Derby

The race took place on May 3, 2008, with 157,770 in attendance, the second largest in Derby history.

[2] Eight Belles, the second-place finisher and the first filly to run the Derby in nine years, was euthanized following the end of the race after fracturing both front ankles while galloping out.

[1] Big Brown was made the 2-1 favorite off the strength of his win in the Florida Derby.

[4] Other leading contenders included Colonel John (Santa Anita Derby),[5] Pyro (Louisiana Derby),[6] and the filly Eight Belles (Fantasy Stakes).

Leading progeny of participants in the 2008 Kentucky Derby Big Brown (1st) Colonel John (6th) Court Vision (13th) Tale of Ekati (4th) Sources: American Classic Pedigrees, Equibase, Blood-Horse Stallion Register