Funny Cide, with jockey Jose Santos, drives to the finish to win the 129th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, May 3, 2003 in Louisville, Ky.
Jockey Jose Santos reacts after riding Funny Cide to victory in the 129th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 3, 2003, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
Jockey Jose Santos rides Funny Cide to the finish line to win the 129th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 3, 2003, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
Jockey Jose Santos leans down to kiss Funny Cide after riding the horse to victory in the 129th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 3, 2003, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
Funny Cide, with jockey Jose Santos up, races to the finish line ahead of Empire Maker, center, and Peace Rules, right, to win the 129th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 3, 2003, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
Jockey Jose Santos rides Funny Cide, center, to victory in the 129th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 3, 2003, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
Becky Oldham, of Crestwood, Ky., left, and her sister-in-law, Theresa Oldham of Louisville, Ky., make their racing picks at Churchill Downs before the running of the 129th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 3, 2003, in Louisville.
Charles M. Matasich, of Proctorville, Ohio, is decked out in roses as he arrives at Churchill Down for the 129th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 3, 2003, in Louisville, Ky.
Kentucky Gov. Paul Patton and first lady Judi Patton, left, dance Saturday May 3, 2003, during Kentucky Derby festivities at the Kentucky History Center, in Frankfort, Ky.
Kentucky Derby hopeful Outta Here is washed by groom Mark Ingebritson Wednesday, April 30, 2003, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
Groom Rubin Loza leads Kentucky Derby hopeful Empire Maker through the paddock for schooling, Wednesday, April 30, 2003, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.. The Derby favorite has a bruised foot, a minor injury that could change the outlook for Saturday's race, which has been unkind to favorites since 1980.
Kentucky Derby hopeful Buddy Gil, with jockey Gary Stevens, works out along the far turn Monday, April 28, 2003, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Stevens likens his acting debut in the upcoming "Seabiscuit" movie to putting an apprentice jockey on the favorite for the Kentucky Derby. The movie about the 1930's racehorse features Hollywood heavyweights Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges and Oscar winner Chris Cooper.
Kentucky Derby hopeful Supah Blitz, with jockey Rosemary Homeister, Jr. up, is led through the barn by groom Jesus Sanchez before a morning workout Tuesday, April 29, 2003, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
Likely Kentucky Derby favorite Empire Maker stands during his bath after a workout Sunday morning, April 27, 2003, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Empire Maker is trained by Bobby Frankel.
Kentucky Derby hopeful Offlee Wild, with exercise rider Rob Smith up, gallops down the backstretch Sunday, April 27, 2003, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
Jockey Patrick Valenzuela, left, gets a hug from horse owner Roger Stein after riding Dirty Diana to victory in the first race at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles on Thursday, April 24, 2003. Ten years ago, Valenzuela rode Sunday Silence to victory in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. The jockey's talent was undeniable and his future seemed limitless.
Kentucky Derby hopeful Buddy Gil plays with the lead line held by assistant trainer Amy Mullins as he is bathed by groom Jesus Carrillo after a workout Monday, April 28, 2003, in Louisville, Ky.
Groom Edgar Salazar washes Kentucky Derby hopeful Scrimshaw after a morning workout Wednesday, April 30, 2003, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
Ashley Amoss, daughter of trainer Tom Amoss, places the colors of Lone Star Sky on the board in the 10th gate during the post position draw at Churchill Downs, Wednesday, April 30, 2003, in Louisville, Ky. The Kentucky Derby is scheduled to run Saturday, May 3.