1997 Kentucky Derby Silver Charm #601

This dramatic photograph shows Silver Charm, with Hall of Fame rider Gary Stevens aboard, holds off Captain Bodgit and Alex Solis to win the 1997 Kentucky Derby at historic Churchill Downs. 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.