and moved to last place after traces of phenylbutazone (a drug that was illegal at the time) was found in a post-race urine analysis. Forward Pass, the Derby runner-up, was awarded the honor of first placing. In 2019, Maximum Security won the Kentucky Derby, but was disqualified and moved to 17th place. This was the first disqualification due to a racing infraction in Kentucky Derby history. Records Speed Record: 1:46.80 – Gen. Duke (1957), equaled the world record for miles at the time. Most wins by an owner: 5 – Calumet Farm (1957, 1958, 1968, 1971, 1978) Most wins by a jockey: 5 – John R. Velazquez (2009, 2013, 2015, 2017,2018) Most wins by a trainer: 6 – Todd Pletcher (2007, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2021) Largest margin of victory: lengths – Empire Maker (2003) Shortest priced winners: $2.10 (1/20 on) – Honest Pleasure (1976), Spectacular Bid (1979) Longest priced winner: $183.60 (~91/1) – Williamstown Kid (1966) Winners Winners in bold won a Triple Crown Race See also Florida Derby "top three finishers" and starters Road to the Kentucky Derby References Horse races in Florida Gulfstream Park Flat horse races for three-year-olds Triple Crown Prep Races Grade 1 stakes races in the United States Graded stakes races in the United States Horse races established in 1952 1952 establishments in Florida