1980 Kentucky Derby Genuine Risk #813

This photograph shows Genuine Risk, with Hall of Fame rider Jacinto Vasquez aboard, charging to win the 1980 Kentucky Derby at historic Churchill Downs. She is the first filly to win this horse race in 65 years. The “Run For The Roses” is considered America’s premier horse race, always drawing crowds in excess of 100,000. This horse race has earned the nickname of being the “Fastest Two Minutes In Sports”. Gallery of Champions copyright watermark does not appear on the actual photos.