Calvin Borel - Mind That Bird - Kentucky Derby 2009 Winner

The Kentucky Derby was today. I don’t necessarily care about the race itself, but I like seeing all the big hats. This year’s winner was a horse by the name of Mind That Bird, ridden by jockey Calvin Borel. At the start of the race Mind That Bird’s odds were 50-1. It was a pretty awesome [...]
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  • What an upset!
    ravetildon 10/9/09 Reply
  • Its nice to see the underdog at odds 50:1 come out from behind and defy the odds. He drove his OWN horse to the race (no bells and whistles) and humbly came out on top. It was a great race and an emotional one at that. I also commend "General...
    Anonymous 5/7/09 Reply
  • the greatest kentucky derby of all time this horse was so fast the best track announcer in the world did not see him till he was 5 lengths in front
    Anonymous 5/7/09 Reply
  • I WISH I was at that race. The last two Derbys have been pretty amazing and for all of us underdogs out here, Mind That Bird and the story behind it and the race are just what we need to keep us going in this old world!
    Anonymous 5/7/09 Reply
  • The horse's name is actually MINE That Bird, not MIND That Bird.
    Anonymous 5/4/09 Reply
  • great job once again Calvin! I think you are one of the top most talented jockeys and you should get alot more regognition/credit for it.I have been a fan of yours for years and will be for many more years to come.Your parents are very proud of you...
    Anonymous 5/4/09 Reply
    • I agree....and I'd love to see that"Bird" win again and again. I admire you Calvin, being a down to earth guy, but I thing the celebrity status overwhelmed you. I would have spent more time with Bird the week prior..The best in the next raace!!!!
      Anonymous 6/20/09
  • not bad for a Canadian Horse
    Anonymous 5/4/09 Reply
    • Never heard of Northern Dancer, you ignorant American?
      Anonymous 5/7/09
  • Secretariat may have been the greatest, but remember there is always a horse that could be better, history can change, this little horse has a heart, its not just the rider Borell who is great, but the little horse has the biggest heart of all,...
    Anonymous 5/4/09 Reply
  • If you don't care, don't write. Thanks
    Anonymous 5/4/09 Reply
  • This is an awesome story 50-1 odds on a little horse that cost a fraction of his running mates comes from behind and takes the roses. Gives all of us faith that no matter how far behind we are in life we can still be a winner.
    Anonymous 5/4/09 Reply
    • Amen to that brother, you preach it while I pat my knee!!!
      Anonymous 5/4/09
  • Not sure if someone else commented on this but the horse was "Mine That Bird" not Mind that Bird!
    Anonymous 5/4/09 Reply
  • How to I place an online wager on this horse when he runs in the Belmont stakes? This horse rocks. I have never seen a horserace in which a horse was so far behind the pack early on and went on to win by such a huge margin
    Anonymous 5/3/09 Reply
  • I would Love to see Mind that Bird go a long way!!!! We all know that Secretariat and Seattle Slew did!!!
    Anonymous 5/3/09 Reply
  • This race was amazing... Last year, Eight Bells, it was horrible, I thank God that no rider nor horse got hurt.... With many years to come, The Kentucky Derby has its ups and downs, Yesterday, It sure did go up hill for Calvin and Mind That Bell!
    Anonymous 5/3/09 Reply
  • A small horse, yes, but so was Seabiscuit! Secretariat was a huge hero for me, and not just his extremely large heart made him what he was, it was also attitude and intelligence. Mind That Bird, at the finish line looked like he was thinking, "OK...
    AlexandraB13 5/3/09 Reply
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