Swayzee was born in August 2018.
The road to the 150th Kentucky Derby takes many horses across the United States. From New York to Florida to California and in between, trainers gear up their horses in prep races to build up points and qualify for a trip to Churchill Downs.
Mine That Bird won the Kentucky Derby 135 in 2009 on 50 to 1 odds.
The deal with still have to be approved by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.
Seven horses have died following injuries at the track since April 27, including Derby entrant Wild On Ice.
While the Kentucky Derby is known for being the most exciting two minutes in sports, for those behind the scenes working to put the event on, it takes months — if not an entire year — to prepare for the first Saturday each May.
Without the need for coats and rain gear, crowds were able to deck out in signature pink in support of the day.
Churchill announced that it had suspended Joseph from races at all of its properties indefinitely.
Don't ask trainer Eric Reed to describe the feeling of winning the Kentucky Derby with Rich Strike last year. Searching for the right words leaves the trainer finishing up the track.
This year, Kentucky is honoring one of the greatest athletes of all time.