2004 Kentucky Derby Smarty Jones First Turn #872

This spectacular photograph shows the field barreling into the first turn in the 2004 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.