2008 Kentucky Derby

Kent Desormeaux, right, hugs Big Brown's owner Michael Iavarone following a victory in the 134th Kentucky Derby Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.

Big Brown: Close, But ... — AP Photo/Al Behrman

Kent Desormeaux rides Big Brown to resounding victory during the 134th Kentucky Derby Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.

Track personnel try to hold down Eight Belles as jockey Gabriel Saez walks past the filly after the 134th Kentucky Derby Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.

Eight Belles was euthanized after breaking both front ankles following a second-place finish in the Kentucky Derby.

Big Brown won the Kentucky Derby by nearly five lengths, making him only the second horse in Derby history to win the race from the 20th post position.

Horses gather at the start of the 134th Kentucky Derby Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.

Trainer Barclay Tagg watches his Kentucky Derby hopeful Tale of Ekati held by assistant trainer Joe Rogalez at Churchill Downs Friday, May 2, 2008, in Louisville, Ky. The 134th "Run for the Roses" will be held Saturday, May 3.

Kentucky Derby favorite Big Brown smells the air from his stall before his morning gallop at Churchill Downs Friday, May 2, 2008, in Louisville, Ky. Big Brown was installed as the morning-line favorite for the 134th running of the race despite the fact that he will break from the far outside post.

Exercise rider Michelle Nevin takes Kentucky Derby hopeful Big Brown for a workout at Churchill Downs Thursday, May 1, 2008, in Louisville, Ky.

Grooms wash a horse at Churchill Downs Wednesday, April 30, 2008, in Louisville, Ky. The 134th running of the Kentucky will be held on Saturday, May 3.

Doug Cauthen of WinStar Farm, co-owner of Kentucky Derby entrant Court Vision, picks post position 4 for the dark brown colt in the draw for Saturday's horse race, in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday, April 30, 2008. Morning-line favorite Big Brown will start from post position 20.

Kentucky Derby hopeful Gayego is washed after a morning workout for the 134th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs Wednesday, April 30, 2008, in Louisville, Ky.

Exercise rider Gabriel Saez takes Kentucky Derby hopeful Eight Belles for a workout for the 134th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs Wednesday, April 30, 2008, in Louisville, Ky.

Horses work out at Churchill Downs Wednesday, April 30, 2008, in Louisville, Ky.

Exercise rider Michelle Nevin rides Kentucky Derby hopeful and probable favorite Big Brown off the track after a morning workout at Churchill Downs Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in Louisville, Ky.

Hot walker Sylvia Valdo takes Kentucky Derby hopeful Recapturetheglory for a walk at Churchill Downs Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in Louisville, Ky.

Kentucky Derby hopeful Recapturetheglory grazes outside his stable at Churchill Downs Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in Louisville, Ky.

Exercise rider Karine Lhuillier and assistant trainer Oliver Costello, right, take Kentucky Derby hopeful Colonel John for a workout at Churchill Downs Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in Louisville, Ky.

Trainer Larry Jones takes Kentucky Derby hopeful Eight Belles off the track after a workout at Churchill Downs Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in Louisville, Ky.

Kentucky Derby hopeful Denis of Cork plays in his stall at Churchill Downs Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in Louisville, Ky.