By DEJA VUMore by this AuthorAlways Dreaming (John Velazquez), pulled away from nineteen rivals, to win the 2017 Kentucky Derby on a muddy track Saturday evening. He actually stayed up front most of the way, with Irish War Cry, facing little resistance from anything else. Few horses were hotter than Always Dreaming, having hat-ticked previously, including the Florida Derby. Also, a second double Kentucky for Velazquez and trainer, Todd Pletcher. Always Dreaming (second right) on his way to winning the 2017 Kentucky Derby on May 6, 2017.

Source: Daily Nation May 07, 2017 14:07 UTC