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Kentucky Derby 2016: Derby records, all-time leaders

Secretariat is the first horse that comes to mind when listing Kentucky Derby records. Arguably the best thoroughbred of all-time, he still holds the Kentucky Derby record at 1:59.40, set in 1973. He also set records at the Preakness and Belmont Stakes en route to a Triple Crown.

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But what are some other Kentucky Derby records held by horses, jockeys and trainers?

Slowest time by a winner: Kingman, 2:52.25 (1891)

In 1896, the Kentucky Derby was shortened from 1 1/2 miles to 1 1/4 miles, its current distance.