May 3
1902 - Alan-a-Dale, ridden by Jimmy Winkfield, wins the Kentucky Derby by a nose over Inventor, giving Winkfield his second straight Derby victory. Winkfield is the last black American to win the Kentucky Derby.
1941 - Whirlaway, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, has an easy start to the Triple Crown with an eight-length victory over Staretor in the Kentucky Derby.
1947 - Jet Pilot, ridden by Eric Guerin, wins one of the closest finishes in the Kentucky Derby with a head victory over Phalanx. Jet Pilot goes wire-to-wire and Phalanx comes from last to finish second, a head in front of Faultless.