1982 Kentucky Derby - Gato del Sol
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- Опубліковано 24 вер 2012
- It will be remembered as the Topsy-Turvy Derby, the one in which the last finished first. By the end of the mile-and-a-quarter race today at Churchill Downs, Gato del Sol had come from last place in a field of 19 to win the 108th Kentucky Derby. So it was only fitting with the tone of surprising reversals that Eddie Gregson, the winner's trainer, said that Gato del Sol would probably not run in the Preakness Stakes May 15. Gato del Sol, a son of Cougar whose name translates from Spanish as Cat of the Sun, finished 2 1/2 lengths ahead of Laser Light, who nipped Reinvested by a neck for second.
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This was my first Derby. I was 20. Infact it was the 1st race I ever wagered on. I bet on Laser Light, came up a little short. But I have been hooked on Thouroghbred racing ever since. Btw it's nice to hear Howard Cosell again. I would have never have thought that 41 yrs ago.
Look how far Gato del Sol had to run for the victory. He went the distance and then some.
This was my fifth and last live Derby. Thanks to my buddy Bob, I got to go as a go-fer for the ABC production crew; there was a lot of free time for us and I'd planned on watching the race from one of the twin towers, but I got aced out of that and wound up in the CD basement, relaying the odds to the trucks. I'd spent much of that week in the trucks watching replays of the prep races, then on race day called a friend of mine in NY and left a message that I thought Gato might be worth a deuce at OTB. During the race, I kind of forgot my 'job' and watched as Eddie started gaining ground on the backstretch, so that by the time they'd turned for home, he looked like he actually had a shot, I'm a good fan and enjoy rooting vociferously and I did, so much so that on the other audio end I was asked, in an expletive-filled way to tone it down.
Lots o' fun!
I saw Gato Del Sols previous race, he was closing like a freight train, and I knew he would win the derby. And he did.
Which prep race did he run in?
@@mikeg534The Bluegrass. 2nd to Linkage.
@@Makado14Ok, thanks! Linkage was another good one!
So no horse had won the Derby from the auxiliary gate...until Gato del Sol.
Gato del Sol
(February 23, 1979 - August 7, 2007)
* Sire: Cougar II
* Grandsire: Tale of Two Cities
* Dam: Peacefully
* Damsire: Jacinto
* Breeders: Arthur B. Hancock III & Leone J. Peters
* Owners: Arthur B. Hancock III & Leone J. Peters
* Trainers: 1) Edwin J. Gregson
2) Charles E. Whittingham
3) Howard M. Tesher
* 39 Starts
* 7 Wins
* 9 Seconds
* 7 Thirds
* U.S.$ 1,340,107 earned.
Rest In Peace Champion!
Greetings from Venezuela.
Gato del Sol
(23 de Febrero, 1979 - 7 de Agosto, 2007)
* Padre: Cougar II
* Abuelo Paterno: Tale of Two Cities
* Madre: Peacefully
* Abuelo Materno: Jacinto
* Criadores: Arthur B. Hancock III & Leone J. Peters
* Propietarios: Arthur B. Hancock III & Leone J. Peters
* Entrenadores: 1) Edwin J. Gregson
2) Charles E. Whittingham
3) Howard M. Tesher
* 39 Salidas
* 7 Primeros
* 9 Segundos
* 7 Terceros
* U.S.$ 1,340,107 producidos.
Descansa en Paz Campeón!
Saludos desde Venezuela.
"My Old Kentucky Home" I love that song! What a beautiful one! Everytime I hear that song it brings to me goose bumps! Greetings from Venezuela!
Yes, it is a beautiful song indeed!
Plus, in case you are unsure of the lyrics thereof, they are below.
The sun shines bright on My Old Kentucky Home,
'tis Summer, the people are gay;
The corn-top's ripe and the meadow's in the bloom,
while the birds make music all the day.
The young folks roll on the little cabin floor,
all merry, all happy and bright;
By'n by hard times come a-knocking at the door,
then My Old Kentucky Home, good night!
Weep no more, my lady!
O, weep no more today!
We will sing one song for My Old Kentucky Home,
for My Old Kentucky Home far away.
"The Kentucky Derby? There is no an adjective able to describe its greatness"
Jose Gregorio Guillot
Venezuelan horse racing analyst and radio producer.
Thank you very much for send My Old Kentucky Home´s lyrics.
You are welcome!
@@Caroni100 h
Pretentious doofuses
My first and last Derby..i was in the infield..with my friends..
40 years ago!
First Derby winner I picked, way too young to bet at the time. My family all picked a horse and if there was a winner we got a malt from UDF. Good memories and as I did get old enough to bet Eddie D was always one of my go to jockeys.
Star Gallant....my horse's sire who bred fantastic Thoroughbred sport horses with great athletic ability and good minds for second careers in show jumping/Dressage/eventing.
I'm so proud, i'm owning a daughter of Gato del Sol!
"The Kentucky Derby? There is no an adjective able to describe its greatness"
Jose Gregorio Guillot
Venezuelan horse racing analyst and radio producer.
Greetings from Venezuela.
Probably right.. he sired Marias Mon.. who went on to sire Monarchos, Super Saver, Awesome Maria etc...
First Derby I ever watched at age 10. All of PR was rooting for Air Forbes Won, hoping for a repeat of his fathers Derby win but it was not to be
Eddie D, plenty tuff!
Eddie was my friend too. I agree with Penelope - Bravo.
I believe Hancock brought him back to the States after his stud career ended overseas...forgot where he was, but he brought him back to the farm and let him live out his life there.
Please show the Full 1982 Kentucky Derby Broadcast
I was the bet runner down to Caliente in Tijuana....and we all had a bet on Gato who had won the Del Mar Futurity ! The real call of the race (not that idiot D Johnson) was a classic.."and moving up under his own courage is Gato Del Sol !)
"¿El Derby de Kentucky? Aún no se ha creado un calificativo para describir su grandeza"
José Gregorio Guillot
Comentarista hípico y productor radial venezolano.
YA CABREAN CON ESA ESTUPIDEZ
Was that Phyllis George at the beginning of this clip?
First Lady of Kentucky while John Y Brown was governor.
I think Wavering Monarch may be the only horse to have made any impact on the breed.
Casalaria was bothered badly by the van berg horse in this Derby. Knew the owners, went to school with their son. Moved up on thru DQ.
Was breeders cup, my mistake same year