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{{short description|142nd running of Kentucky Derby}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2016}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2016}}
{{Infobox horse race
{{Infobox horse race
| name = 142nd Kentucky Derby
|surface = Dirt
|name =142nd Kentucky Derby
| horse race = [[Kentucky Derby]]
|image=[[File:2016-kderby-logo.jpg|250px]]
| image = [[File:2016-kderby-logo.jpg|250px]]
|caption=Official logo for the 2016 Kentucky Derby
| caption = Official logo for the 2016 Kentucky Derby
| location = [[Churchill Downs]]<br />[[Louisville, Kentucky]], [[United States|U.S.]]
|horse race=[[Kentucky Derby]]
| date = {{start date|2016|5|7}}
|location=[[Churchill Downs]]
| winning horse = [[Nyquist (horse)|Nyquist]]
|date={{Start date|2016|5|7}}
|winning horse= [[Nyquist (horse)|Nyquist]]
| winning time = 2:01.31
| starting price =
|winning jockey= [[Mario Gutierrez (jockey)|Mario Gutierrez]]
|winning trainer= [[Doug O'Neill]]
| winning jockey = [[Mario Gutierrez (jockey)|Mario Gutierrez]]
|winning owner= [[J. Paul Reddam]]
| winning trainer = [[Doug O'Neill]]
| winning owner = [[J. Paul Reddam]]
|conditions= Fast
| surface = Dirt
|attendance=167,227
| attendance = 167,227
|previous = [[2015 Kentucky Derby|2015]]
| conditions = Fast
|next = 2017
| previous = [[2015 Kentucky Derby|2015]]
| next = [[2017 Kentucky Derby|2017]]
}}
}}
The '''2016 Kentucky Derby''' (in full, the '''Kentucky Derby Presented by [[Yum! Brands]]''', due to [[sponsorship]])<ref name="Equibase chart">{{cite web|title=CHURCHILL DOWNS - May 7, 2016 - Race 12 |url=http://www.equibase.com/static/chart/pdf/CD050716USA12.pdf|website=Equibase|accessdate=8 May 2016|date=7 May 2016}}</ref> was the 142nd running of the [[Kentucky Derby]].
The '''2016 Kentucky Derby''' was the 142nd running of the [[Kentucky Derby]].
The race was run at 6:51 pm [[Eastern Time Zone|Eastern Daylight Time]] (EDT) on May 7, 2016 at [[Churchill Downs]].<ref name="Equibase chart"/> The race was broadcast in the United States on the [[NBC]] television network.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kentuckyderby.com/party/watch|title=Watch Derby on NBC |year=2016|publisher=Churchill Downs Incorporated|accessdate=17 April 2016}}</ref> The second largest attendance of 167,227 was on hand for the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wlky.com/sports/nyquist-wins-kentucky-derby-142/39432922|title=Nyquist wins Kentucky Derby 142 |publisher=WLKY|work=Churchill Downs|accessdate=8 May 2016|date=7 May 2016}}</ref>
The race was run at 6:51 pm [[Eastern Time Zone|Eastern Daylight Time]] (EDT) on May 7, 2016, at [[Churchill Downs]].<ref name="Equibase chart">{{cite web|title=CHURCHILL DOWNS – May 7, 2016 – Race 12 |url=http://www.equibase.com/premium/chartEmb.cfm?track=CD&raceDate=05/07/2016&cy=USA&rn=12|website=Equibase|access-date=8 May 2016|date=7 May 2016}}</ref> The race was broadcast in the United States on the [[NBC]] television network.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kentuckyderby.com/party/watch|title=Watch Derby on NBC|year=2016|publisher=Churchill Downs Incorporated|access-date=17 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170424125312/https://www.kentuckyderby.com/party/watch|archive-date=April 24, 2017|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZstnjDJjP0g |date=May 7, 2016 |title=Kentucky Derby 2016 - Nyquist wins 2016 Kentucky Derby, remains unbeaten - NBC Sports |medium=Sports |work=[[NBC Sports]] |access-date=October 13, 2019}}</ref> The second largest attendance of 167,227 was on hand for the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wlky.com/sports/nyquist-wins-kentucky-derby-142/39432922|title=Nyquist wins Kentucky Derby 142 |publisher=WLKY|work=Churchill Downs|access-date=8 May 2016|date=7 May 2016}}</ref>


==Qualification==
==Qualification==
{{main|2016 Road to the Kentucky Derby}}
{{Main|2016 Road to the Kentucky Derby}}
The Kentucky Derby is a race for 3-year-old [[Thoroughbred]] horses.<ref name="3 year olds">{{cite web | url=https://www.kentucky-derby.net/history/ | title=History-Kentucky Derby | accessdate=7 May 2016}}</ref> The 2016 field was determined by the [[Road to the Kentucky Derby]] points system that was first introduced in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kentuckyderby.com/horses/how-does-it-work|title=About the Road to the Kentucky Derby|year=2016|publisher=Churchill Downs Incorporated|accessdate=17 April 2016}}</ref>
The Kentucky Derby is a race for 3-year-old [[Thoroughbred]] horses.<ref name="3 year olds">{{cite web | url=https://www.kentucky-derby.net/history/ | title=History-Kentucky Derby | access-date=7 May 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160611212411/https://www.kentucky-derby.net/history/ | archive-date=June 11, 2016 | url-status=dead| df=mdy-all }}</ref> The 2016 field was determined by the [[Road to the Kentucky Derby]] points system that was first introduced in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kentuckyderby.com/horses/how-does-it-work|title=About the Road to the Kentucky Derby|year=2016|publisher=Churchill Downs Incorporated|access-date=17 April 2016}}</ref>


==Field==
==Field==
The Post Position Draw of the entries for the Kentucky Derby was held Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at the Churchill Downs Racetrack clubhouse.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/211347/field-of-22-set-for-142nd-kentucky-derby|title=Field of 22 Set for 142nd Kentucky Derby|publisher=Blood-Horse.com|accessdate=4 May 2016|date=4 May 2016|last=Novak |first=Claire}}</ref> After the draw was made, the undefeated Nyquist was installed as the 3-1 [[morning line]] favorite.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sbnation.com/2016/5/4/11592652/2016-kentucky-derby-post-positions-morning-line-odds|title=Kentucky Derby 2016: Post positions and morning line odds|publisher=SB Nation|accessdate=4 May 2016|date=4 May 2016|last=Mensching|first=Kurt }}</ref> In spite of having been undefeated in his seven prior races and having already defeated several of the other entries, including second-favorite Exaggerator, Nyquist was viewed as vulnerable, in part because of the statistical improbability of the race favorite winning for four years in a row.<ref name="Drape6may">{{cite web|last1=Drape|first1=Joe|title=Despite His Credentials, Nyquist Has Many Doubters|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/07/sports/horse-racing/kentucky-derby-nyquist-has-many-doubters.html|website=The New York Times|date=6 May 2016}}</ref> Pundits also noted the unusual number of [[gray (horse)|gray]] horses in the field, four in total and three of them sons of [[Tapit]], a gray [[stallion]] who is ranked as the leading sire in America.<ref name="HoppertSilver">{{cite web|last1=Hoppert|first1=Melissa|title=Kentucky Derby Gets a Silver Sheen|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/07/sports/horse-racing/kentucky-derby-gets-a-silver-sheen.html?action=click&contentCollection=Sports&module=RelatedCoverage&region=EndOfArticle&pgtype=article|website=The New York Times|accessdate=8 May 2016|date=6 May 2016}}</ref>
The Post Position Draw of the entries for the Kentucky Derby was held Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at the Churchill Downs Racetrack clubhouse.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/211347/field-of-22-set-for-142nd-kentucky-derby|title=Field of 22 Set for 142nd Kentucky Derby|publisher=Blood-Horse.com|access-date=4 May 2016|date=4 May 2016|last=Novak |first=Claire}}</ref> After the draw was made, the undefeated Nyquist was installed as the 3–1 [[morning line]] favorite.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sbnation.com/2016/5/4/11592652/2016-kentucky-derby-post-positions-morning-line-odds|title=Kentucky Derby 2016: Post positions and morning line odds|publisher=SB Nation|access-date=4 May 2016|date=4 May 2016|last=Mensching|first=Kurt }}</ref> In spite of having been undefeated in his seven previous races and having already defeated several of the other entries, including second-favorite Exaggerator, Nyquist was viewed as vulnerable, in part because of the statistical improbability of the race favorite winning for four years in a row.<ref name="Drape6may">{{cite web|last1=Drape|first1=Joe|title=Despite His Credentials, Nyquist Has Many Doubters|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/07/sports/horse-racing/kentucky-derby-nyquist-has-many-doubters.html|website=The New York Times|date=6 May 2016}}</ref> Pundits also noted the unusual number of [[gray (horse)|gray]] horses in the field, four in total and three of them sons of [[Tapit]], a gray [[stallion]] who is ranked as the leading sire in America.<ref name="HoppertSilver">{{cite web|last1=Hoppert|first1=Melissa|title=Kentucky Derby Gets a Silver Sheen|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/07/sports/horse-racing/kentucky-derby-gets-a-silver-sheen.html?action=click&contentCollection=Sports&module=RelatedCoverage&region=EndOfArticle&pgtype=article|website=The New York Times|access-date=8 May 2016|date=6 May 2016}}</ref>


==Race description==
==Race description==
[[File:Nyquist in the gate for the 2016 Kentucky Derby.webm|thumb|right|Nyquist in the starting gate.]]
At the start, Danzing Candy quickly took the lead and held onto it for {{convert|7|furlong|spell=in|lk=in}} until fading. The favorite, Nyquist, broke well and stayed close to the leaders, no farther back than third throughout the race.<ref name="Equibase chart"/> At the top of the stretch, Gun Runner, who had been running second or third throughout, briefly took the lead but was quickly surpassed by Nyquist. Exaggerator, who had started well back in 15th place,<ref name="Equibase chart"/> closed fast at the end. Nyquist held him off to win the race by {{frac|1|1|4}} [[horse length|lengths]]. Nyquist was the eighth undefeated winner in Kentucky Derby history, the first since [[Big Brown]] in 2008. The last horse to have been undefeated in seven races prior to winning the Derby was [[Majestic Prince]] in 1969.<ref>[http://espn.go.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/15484269/nyquist-wins-kentucky-derby "Nyquist, 2-1 favorite, holds off Exaggerator to win Kentucky Derby"]. espn.go.com. May 7, 2016. Retrieved May 7, 2016.</ref>
At the start, Danzing Candy quickly took the lead and held onto it for {{convert|7|furlong|spell=in|lk=in}} until fading. The favorite, Nyquist, broke well and stayed close to the leaders, no farther back than third throughout the race.<ref name="Equibase chart"/> At the top of the stretch, Gun Runner, who had been running second or third throughout, briefly took the lead but was quickly surpassed by Nyquist. Exaggerator, who had started well back in 15th place,<ref name="Equibase chart"/> closed fast at the end. Nyquist held him off to win the race by {{frac|1|1|4}} [[horse length|lengths]]. Nyquist was the eighth undefeated winner in Kentucky Derby history, the first since [[Big Brown (horse)|Big Brown]] in 2008. The last horse to have been undefeated in seven races prior to winning the Derby was [[Majestic Prince]] in 1969.<ref>[https://www.espn.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/15484269/nyquist-wins-kentucky-derby "Nyquist, 2–1 favorite, holds off Exaggerator to win Kentucky Derby"]. espn.go.com. May 7, 2016. Retrieved May 7, 2016.</ref>

{{clear}}


===Results===
===Results===
{| class="sortable wikitable"
{| class="sortable wikitable"
! scope="col"| '''Finish'''
! scope="col"| '''Finish'''
! scope="col"| '''Number'''
! scope="col"| '''Post'''
! scope="col"| '''Horse'''
! scope="col"| '''Horse'''
! scope="col"| '''Jockey'''
! scope="col"| '''Jockey'''
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! scope="col"| '''Morning <br/>Line Odds'''
! scope="col"| '''Morning <br/>Line Odds'''
! scope="col"| '''Final<br/>Odds'''
! scope="col"| '''Final<br/>Odds'''
! scope="col"| '''Stake'''
! scope="col"|'''Margin<br>(lengths)'''
! scope="col"| '''[[Road to the Kentucky Derby|Points]]'''
! scope="col"| '''Winnings'''
! scope="col"| '''[[2016 Road to the Kentucky Derby|Points]]'''
|-
|-
|1
|1
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|[[Mario Gutierrez (jockey)|Mario Gutierrez]]
|[[Mario Gutierrez (jockey)|Mario Gutierrez]]
|[[Doug O'Neill]]
|[[Doug O'Neill]]
|3–1
|3-1
|2.3
|2.30
|{{frac|1|1|4}}
|$1,631,600
|$1,631,600
|130
|130
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| [[Exaggerator]]
| [[Exaggerator]]
| {{sortname|Kent|Desormeaux}}
| {{sortname|Kent|Desormeaux}}
|[[Keith J. Desormeaux]]
|[[J. Keith Desormeaux]]
|8–1
|8-1
|5.10
|5.10
|{{frac|1|1|4}}
|$400,000
|$400,000
|126
|126
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|{{sortname|Florent|Geroux}}
|{{sortname|Florent|Geroux}}
|[[Steven Asmussen]]
|[[Steven Asmussen]]
|10–1
|10-1
|10.30
|10.30
|{{frac|4|1|2}}
|$200,000
|$200,000
|151
|151
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|[[Junior Alvarado]]
|[[Junior Alvarado]]
|[[Kiaran McLaughlin]]
|[[Kiaran McLaughlin]]
|10–1
|10-1
|11.80
|11.80
|{{frac|4|1|2}}
|$100,000
|$100,000
|80
|80
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|2
|2
|Suddenbreakingnews
|Suddenbreakingnews
|Luis Quinonez<!--- not the redirect to the Puerto Rican 1980s MLB player --->
|{{sortname|Luis |Quinonez}}
|[[Donnie Von Hemel]]
|[[Donnie K. Von Hemel]]
|20–1
|20-1
|24.60
|24.60
|{{frac|4|3|4}}
|$60,000
|$60,000
|50
|50
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| {{sortname|Javier|Castellano}}
| {{sortname|Javier|Castellano}}
|[[Todd Pletcher]]
|[[Todd Pletcher]]
|15–1
|15-1
|18.0
|18.0
|7
| –
|
|51
|51
|-
|-
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| {{sortname|Luis|Saez}}
| {{sortname|Luis|Saez}}
|[[Dale Romans]]
|[[Dale Romans]]
|12–1
|12-1
|24.90
|24.90
|{{frac|9|1|2}}
|
|
|114
|114
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|{{sortname|Corey| Lanerie}}
|{{sortname|Corey| Lanerie}}
|[[Tom Amoss]]
|[[Tom Amoss]]
|20–1
|20-1
|25.70
|25.70
|{{frac|10|1|4}}
|
|
|32
|32
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|{{sortname|Yutaka|Take}}
|{{sortname|Yutaka|Take}}
|{{sortname|Mikio|Matsunaga}}
|{{sortname|Mikio|Matsunaga}}
|30–1
|30-1
|29.30
|29.30
|{{frac|10|3|4}}
|
|
|100
|100
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|17
|17
|[[Mor Spirit]]
|[[Mor Spirit]]
| {{sortname|Gary L.|Stevens}}
| {{sortname|Gary|Stevens|Gary Stevens (jockey)}}
|[[Bob Baffert]]
|[[Bob Baffert]]
|12–1
|12-1
|12.8
|12.8
|{{frac|14|1|2}}
|
|
|84
|84
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|{{sortname|Irad|Ortiz Jr.}}
|{{sortname|Irad|Ortiz Jr.}}
|[[Chad C. Brown]]
|[[Chad C. Brown]]
|20–1
|20-1
|19.50
|19.50
|{{frac|14|1|2}}
|
|
|40
|40
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|12
|12
|Tom's Ready
|Tom's Ready
|Brian Hernandez Jr.
|[[Brian Hernandez Jr.]]
|[[Dallas Stewart]]
|[[Dallas Stewart]]
|30–1
|30-1
|49.10
|49.10
|17
|
|
|44
|44
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|13
|13
|3
|3
|Creator
|[[Creator (horse)|Creator]]
|{{sortname|Ricardo |Santana Jr}}
|{{sortname|Ricardo |Santana Jr.}}
|[[Steven Asmussen]]
|[[Steven Asmussen]]
|10–1
|10-1
|16.40
|16.40
|{{frac|18|1|4}}
|
|
|110
|110
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| {{sortname|John|Velazquez}}
| {{sortname|John|Velazquez}}
|[[Todd Pletcher]]
|[[Todd Pletcher]]
|15–1
|15-1
|26.50
|26.50
|{{frac|18|1|2}}
|
|
|120
|120
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|15
|15
|20
|20
|[[Danzing Candy ]]
|[[Danzing Candy]]
| {{sortname|Mike E.|Smith}}
| {{sortname|Mike E.|Smith}}
|[[Clifford Sise Jr.]]
|[[Clifford Sise Jr.]]
|15–1
|15-1
|25.70
|25.70
|20
|
|
|60
|60
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|{{sortname|Aaron|Gryder}}
|{{sortname|Aaron|Gryder}}
|[[Patrick Gallagher (racehorse trainer)|Patrick Gallagher]]
|[[Patrick Gallagher (racehorse trainer)|Patrick Gallagher]]
|50–1
|50-1
|42.10
|42.10
|{{frac|26|3|4}}
|
|
|40
|40
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| {{sortname|Julien|Leparoux}}
| {{sortname|Julien|Leparoux}}
|[[Michael Maker]]
|[[Michael Maker]]
|50–1
|50-1
|42.30
|42.30
|{{frac|32|1|2}}
|
|
|50
|50
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|[[Emisael Jaramillo]]
|[[Emisael Jaramillo]]
|[[Gustavo Delgado (trainer)|Gustavo Delgado]]
|[[Gustavo Delgado (trainer)|Gustavo Delgado]]
|30–1
|30-1
|56.60
|56.60
|{{frac|36|3|4}}
|
|
|40
|40
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|{{sortname|Victor|Espinoza}}
|{{sortname|Victor|Espinoza}}
|[[Ron Moquett]]
|[[Ron Moquett]]
|20–1
|20-1
|30.30
|30.30
|{{frac|37|1|4}}
|
|
|44
|44
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| {{sortname|Joel|Rosario}}
| {{sortname|Joel|Rosario}}
|[[Chad C. Brown]]
|[[Chad C. Brown]]
|20–1
|20-1
|56.0
|56.0
|
|
|
|50
|50
|-bgcolor="lightgray"
|-bgcolor="lightgray"
|
|
|{{ntsh|21}}''also eligible''<ref name="also_eligibles">{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/211422/routine-quiet-oaks-morning-on-backside|title=Routine, Quiet Oaks Morning on Backside|publisher=Blood-Horse.com|accessdate=6 May 2016|date=6 May 2016|last=Mitchell|first= Ron }}</ref>
|{{ntsh|21}}''also eligible''<ref name="also_eligibles">{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/211422/routine-quiet-oaks-morning-on-backside|title=Routine, Quiet Oaks Morning on Backside|publisher=Blood-Horse.com|access-date=6 May 2016|date=6 May 2016|last=Mitchell|first= Ron }}</ref>
|<s>Laoban</s>
|<s>Laoban</s>
|<s>[[Cornelio Velásquez]]</s>
|<s>[[Cornelio Velásquez]]</s>
|<s>[[Eric Guillot]]</s>
|<s>[[Eric Guillot]]</s>
|SCR
|SCR
|
|
|
|
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|<s>[[Dale Romans]]</s>
|<s>[[Dale Romans]]</s>
|SCR
|SCR
|
|
|
|
|
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|}
|}


*Track – Fast
*Margins – 1{{frac|1|4}} lengths, 3{{frac|3|4}} lengths

*Time – 2:01.31
'''Times:''' {{frac|1|4}} mile – 0:22.58; {{frac|1|2}} mile – 0:45.72; {{frac|3|4}} mile – 1:10.40; mile – 1:36.51; final – 2:01.31.<br>
*Track –Fast
Splits for each quarter-mile: (:22.58) (:23.14) (:24.68) (:25.21) (:25.70)

Source: Equibase chart<ref name="Equibase chart" />


==Payout==
==Payout==
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* $1 [[Trifecta]]: (13–11–5) $86.70
* $1 [[Trifecta]]: (13–11–5) $86.70
* $1 [[Superfecta]]: (13–11–5–14) $542.10
* $1 [[Superfecta]]: (13–11–5–14) $542.10
* $1 Super Hi 5 (Pentafecta): (13-11-5-14-2) $5,794.50
* $1 Super Hi 5 (Pentafecta): (13–11–5–14–2) $5,794.50


== See also ==
== Subsequent Grade I wins ==
{{Commons category|2016 Kentucky Derby}}
* [[2016 Preakness Stakes]]
Although Nyquist never won another race,<ref>{{cite web |title=Nyquist profile |url=http://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=9492600&registry=T |website=www.equibase.com |access-date=13 April 2020 |language=en}}</ref> several other horses from the Derby went on to win at the Grade I level:
* [[2016 Belmont Stakes]]
* Exaggerator<ref>{{cite web |title=Exaggerator |url=http://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=9465075&registry=T&rbt=TB |website=www.equibase.com |access-date=13 April 2020 |language=en}}</ref> – Preakness Stakes, Haskell Invitational
* Gun Runner<ref>{{cite web |title=Gun Runner profile |url=http://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=9496167&registry=T&rbt=TB |website=www.equibase.com |access-date=13 April 2020 |language=en}}</ref> – [[Clark Handicap]], 2017 [[Stephen Foster Handicap]], [[Whitney Stakes]], [[Woodward Stakes]], [[Breeders' Cup Classic]], 2018 [[Pegasus World Cup]]
* Mor Spirit<ref>{{cite web |title=Mor Spirit |url=http://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=9497461&registry=T |website=www.equibase.com |access-date=13 April 2020 |language=en}}</ref> – 2017 [[Metropolitan Handicap]]
* Creator – [[Belmont Stakes]]
* [[Whitmore (horse)|Whitmore]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Whitmore |url=http://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=9460235&registry=T |website=www.equibase.com |access-date=13 April 2020 |language=en}}</ref> – 2018 [[Forego Stakes]], 2020 [[Breeders' Cup Sprint]]


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 05:49, 30 August 2024

142nd Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
Official logo for the 2016 Kentucky Derby
LocationChurchill Downs
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
DateMay 7, 2016 (2016-05-07)
Winning horseNyquist
Winning time2:01.31
JockeyMario Gutierrez
TrainerDoug O'Neill
OwnerJ. Paul Reddam
ConditionsFast
SurfaceDirt
Attendance167,227
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The 2016 Kentucky Derby was the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby. The race was run at 6:51 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on May 7, 2016, at Churchill Downs.[1] The race was broadcast in the United States on the NBC television network.[2][3] The second largest attendance of 167,227 was on hand for the event.[4]

Qualification

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Main article: 2016 Road to the Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is a race for 3-year-old Thoroughbred horses.[5] The 2016 field was determined by the Road to the Kentucky Derby points system that was first introduced in 2013.[6]

Field

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The Post Position Draw of the entries for the Kentucky Derby was held Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at the Churchill Downs Racetrack clubhouse.[7] After the draw was made, the undefeated Nyquist was installed as the 3–1 morning line favorite.[8] In spite of having been undefeated in his seven previous races and having already defeated several of the other entries, including second-favorite Exaggerator, Nyquist was viewed as vulnerable, in part because of the statistical improbability of the race favorite winning for four years in a row.[9] Pundits also noted the unusual number of gray horses in the field, four in total and three of them sons of Tapit, a gray stallion who is ranked as the leading sire in America.[10]

Race description

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Nyquist in the starting gate.

At the start, Danzing Candy quickly took the lead and held onto it for seven furlongs (4,600 ft; 1,400 m) until fading. The favorite, Nyquist, broke well and stayed close to the leaders, no farther back than third throughout the race.[1] At the top of the stretch, Gun Runner, who had been running second or third throughout, briefly took the lead but was quickly surpassed by Nyquist. Exaggerator, who had started well back in 15th place,[1] closed fast at the end. Nyquist held him off to win the race by 1+1⁄4 lengths. Nyquist was the eighth undefeated winner in Kentucky Derby history, the first since Big Brown in 2008. The last horse to have been undefeated in seven races prior to winning the Derby was Majestic Prince in 1969.[11]

Results

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Finish Post Horse Jockey Trainer Morning
Line Odds 		Final
Odds 		Margin
(lengths) 		Winnings Points
1 13 Nyquist Mario Gutierrez Doug O'Neill 3–1 2.30 1+1⁄4 $1,631,600 130
2 11 Exaggerator Kent Desormeaux J. Keith Desormeaux 8–1 5.10 1+1⁄4 $400,000 126
3 5 Gun Runner Florent Geroux Steven Asmussen 10–1 10.30 4+1⁄2 $200,000 151
4 14 Mohaymen Junior Alvarado Kiaran McLaughlin 10–1 11.80 4+1⁄2 $100,000 80
5 2 Suddenbreakingnews Luis Quinonez Donnie K. Von Hemel 20–1 24.60 4+3⁄4 $60,000 50
6 9 Destin Javier Castellano Todd Pletcher 15–1 18.0 7 51
7 19 Brody's Cause Luis Saez Dale Romans 12–1 24.90 9+1⁄2 114
8 4 Mo Tom Corey Lanerie Tom Amoss 20–1 25.70 10+1⁄4 32
9 8 Lani Yutaka Take Mikio Matsunaga 30–1 29.30 10+3⁄4 100
10 17 Mor Spirit Gary Stevens Bob Baffert 12–1 12.8 14+1⁄2 84
11 6 My Man Sam Irad Ortiz Jr. Chad C. Brown 20–1 19.50 14+1⁄2 40
12 12 Tom's Ready Brian Hernandez Jr. Dallas Stewart 30–1 49.10 17 44
13 3 Creator Ricardo Santana Jr. Steven Asmussen 10–1 16.40 18+1⁄4 110
14 15 Outwork John Velazquez Todd Pletcher 15–1 26.50 18+1⁄2 120
15 20 Danzing Candy Mike E. Smith Clifford Sise Jr. 15–1 25.70 20 60
16 1 Trojan Nation Aaron Gryder Patrick Gallagher 50–1 42.10 26+3⁄4 40
17 7 Oscar Nominated Julien Leparoux Michael Maker 50–1 42.30 32+1⁄2 50
18 18 Majesto Emisael Jaramillo Gustavo Delgado 30–1 56.60 36+3⁄4 40
19 10 Whitmore Victor Espinoza Ron Moquett 20–1 30.30 37+1⁄4 44
DNF 16 Shagaf Joel Rosario Chad C. Brown 20–1 56.0 50
also eligible[12] Laoban Cornelio Velásquez Eric Guillot SCR 32
also eligible[12] Cherry Wine Robby Albarado Dale Romans SCR 25
  • Track – Fast

Times: 1⁄4 mile – 0:22.58; 1⁄2 mile – 0:45.72; 3⁄4 mile – 1:10.40; mile – 1:36.51; final – 2:01.31.
Splits for each quarter-mile: (:22.58) (:23.14) (:24.68) (:25.21) (:25.70)

Source: Equibase chart[1]

Payout

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The Kentucky Derby Payout Schedule[1]

Program
Number 		Horse Name
Win
Place
Show
13 Nyquist   $6.60 $4.80 $3.60
11 Exaggerator – $5.40 $4.20
5 Gun Runner – – $6.00
  • $2 Exacta: (13–11) $30.80
  • $1 Trifecta: (13–11–5) $86.70
  • $1 Superfecta: (13–11–5–14) $542.10
  • $1 Super Hi 5 (Pentafecta): (13–11–5–14–2) $5,794.50

Subsequent Grade I wins

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to 2016 Kentucky Derby.

Although Nyquist never won another race,[13] several other horses from the Derby went on to win at the Grade I level:

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "CHURCHILL DOWNS – May 7, 2016 – Race 12". Equibase. May 7, 2016. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  2. ^ "Watch Derby on NBC". Churchill Downs Incorporated. 2016. Archived from the original on April 24, 2017. Retrieved April 17, 2016.
  3. ^ Kentucky Derby 2016 - Nyquist wins 2016 Kentucky Derby, remains unbeaten - NBC Sports. NBC Sports (Sports). May 7, 2016. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
  4. ^ "Nyquist wins Kentucky Derby 142". Churchill Downs. WLKY. May 7, 2016. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  5. ^ "History-Kentucky Derby". Archived from the original on June 11, 2016. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  6. ^ "About the Road to the Kentucky Derby". Churchill Downs Incorporated. 2016. Retrieved April 17, 2016.
  7. ^ Novak, Claire (May 4, 2016). "Field of 22 Set for 142nd Kentucky Derby". Blood-Horse.com. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
  8. ^ Mensching, Kurt (May 4, 2016). "Kentucky Derby 2016: Post positions and morning line odds". SB Nation. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
  9. ^ Drape, Joe (May 6, 2016). "Despite His Credentials, Nyquist Has Many Doubters". The New York Times.
  10. ^ Hoppert, Melissa (May 6, 2016). "Kentucky Derby Gets a Silver Sheen". The New York Times. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  11. ^ "Nyquist, 2–1 favorite, holds off Exaggerator to win Kentucky Derby". espn.go.com. May 7, 2016. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  12. ^ a b Mitchell, Ron (May 6, 2016). "Routine, Quiet Oaks Morning on Backside". Blood-Horse.com. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  13. ^ "Nyquist profile". www.equibase.com. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  14. ^ "Exaggerator". www.equibase.com. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  15. ^ "Gun Runner profile". www.equibase.com. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  16. ^ "Mor Spirit". www.equibase.com. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  17. ^ "Whitmore". www.equibase.com. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
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