In 1995, Go for Gin suffered a small tear of a tendon sheath in his left foreleg while working out at Belmont Park.

After the death of Sea Hero in July 2019, Go for Gin became the oldest living Kentucky Derby winner.

This title now belongs to Silver Charm, the winner of the 1997 Kentucky Derby and Preakness.

Go for Gin entered the race at 9.10:1 odds, behind Holy Bull at 2.20, Brocco at 4.30, Tabasco Cat at 6.10, and Strodes Creek at 7.90.

Strodes Creek and Blumin Affair both made late charges, closing the gap, but Go for Gin won by two lengths in a time of 2:03.72 and netted US$628,800 for the victory.

[3] Tabasco Cat finished sixth in this race but won that year's other two legs of the Triple Crown.