The 5 most ridiculous names of winning horses in Kentucky Derby history
The 2023 Kentucky Derby is about to crown another victor, as another horse will join the prestigious list of racers who have won at Churchill Downs.
Although, rarely do these horses have normal names. You’re probably not going to have a horse named “Tom” or “Jane” winning the Kentucky Derby. More often than not, the name will have a little creativity to it or some meaning to the horse’s owner.
Well, over the years, there have been some really strange horse names at the Kentucky Derby. Going through the list of winners going back to the 1800s, we’ve compiled five of the most ridiculous names of winners you’re likely to find.
We have the utmost respect for how ridiculous these horse names are, and we try to break down exactly what they’re going for as we list them.