Unbridled: The Gentle Giant Who Delivered a Magical Kentucky Derby Moment

Unbridled won the Kentucky Derby and Breeders' Cup Classic in 1990. He was the second horse to win both Grade 1, mile-and-a-quarter races in the same year. His son, Unbridle's Song, was a Breeder's Cup Juvenile winner. Unbrigled's son was also a successful sire. He sired the winners of all three legs of the Triple Crown. Before his death in 2001, he accounted for 49 stakes winners, 10 of them in Grade1 events. In 2015, American Pharoah became the third member of an exclusive fraternity.

Unbridled won the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in May. He had a breakthrough performance at the Florida Derby earlier in the year. Owner Genter couldn't watch the race at Hallandale, so trainer Nafzger convinced her to travel to Churchill. Nafi was asked by ABC Sports to wear a microphone before the start of the Derby. The microphone was on and followed him during the run. The sun gave way to a glare during a race, and the overhead television screen in a box seat area was unwatchable. Unbridle won with a dramatic rally from 12th under rider Craig Perret.

Unbridled delivered a magical moment at the Kentucky Derby.

Unbridled won Breeders’ Cup Classic and Deputy Minister. He was ridden by future Hall of Famer Mike Smith in his first four starts. Unbridle is the broodmare sire of Tap Your Heels and Tapit. Nafzger won the Kentucky Derby for a second time in 2007 with Street Sense.

Unbridled won Breeders’ Cup Classic and Deputy Minister. He was ridden by Mike Smith in his first four starts. Unbridle is the broodmare sire of Tap Your Heels and Tapit. Nafzger won the Kentucky Derby for a second time in 2007 with Street Sense.