The 2002 Kentucky Derby was the 128th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 4, 2002, [2] and 145,033 people were in attendance. [3] The race was won by War Emblem who led from start to finish.

A month after he thought he'd run out of Kentucky Derby hopefuls, trainer Bob Baffert found himself in the winner's circle at Churchill Downs for the third t...

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Mar 11, 2020 · After a dominating 6 1/4-length victory in the 2002 Illinois Derby (G2) at Sportsman's Park, Reineman sold War Emblem to the late Prince Ahmed bin Salman's Thoroughbred Corporation, and the colt was transferred to trainer Bob Baffert.

May 4, 2002 · War Emblem, ridden by Victor Espinoza, led wire to wire and won the Kentucky Derby by four lengths over Proud Citizen.

2002 Kentucky Derby Profiles Updated: 05/01/2002 DERBY RESULTS click here! If you came from the entries page, please wait while the list loads and takes you to the horse you wanted.

War Emblem (February 20, 1999 – March 11, 2020) was a champion American Thoroughbred racehorse who won the 2002 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. War Emblem was bred by Charles Nuckols Jr. & Sons in Kentucky. [1] . His sire was Our Emblem, a stakes placed son of leading sire Mr. Prospector and the undefeated mare Personal Ensign.

Below are the entries for the 128th Kentucky Derby. As expected, the field was oversubscribed with 24 entrants and some worthy contenders were eliminated due to lack of graded earnings, including Sunday Break.

Feb 12, 2024 · In the 128th Kentucky Derby held on May 4, 2002, War Emblem took the lead right from the start with jockey Victor Espinoza guiding him. He completed the first quarter-mile in just 23.25 seconds and maintained his lead throughout the race.