1971 Kentucky Derby Live Call

[@johnhthayer4746]

This was my 1st Kentucky Derby. I watched it with my Dad

[@retromaven2159]

Great memory!!

[@BruceDaniel]

La mas grande hazaña de la historia del hipismo mundial

[@mattsweeny3957]

Gives me chills watching these old classics. My Father Bart Sweeney III was an Assistant Starter 1959-1974 at Aqueduct Belmont and Saratoga...greatest time in Racing.. Matt

[@retromaven2159]

That's fantastic. Thanks for sharing!!

[@josequerales2514]

Que Recuerdo tan Hermoso ese día fue muy Especial para toda Venezuela 🇻🇪 INOLVIDABLE.

[@williamchiafos3889]

I remember this from the radio in 1971. Has been my favorite horse ever since

[@THX-kw2jh]

I remember watching this Kentucky Derby at the Caliente Racetrack in Tijuana Mexico, it will burn later on August 5 of 1971.

[@orbyfan]

Thanks for posting this just in time for the 50th anniversary; the quality of the video is much better than others of this race that have been posted.

[@kevinevans5921]

Great footage, so glad to see these races in their original network footage.

[@redbrian3655]

This is the first time I have seen this race in color! I sat on my bed as a 16-year-old watching this on my 13-inch B&W TV and recording the sound on a small reel-t-reel tape recorder! Thanks a million for the clear posting!

[@mattsweeny3957]

I didn't realize ar the Time how much the Hispanic Pride thing factored in...only 4 yrs old, but I do remember being at the races with mom, Brother and Sister....always for the Big Races....Matt

[@cosmicjerry]

📺 🧙‍♂️ 55 years ago. Time Flys 🏇🏇🏇

[@xrandy225]

The best quality color footage that I've ever seen of this race. Also with extra footage. Thank you.

[@Caroni100]

"Antes del Derby pensaba que teníamos chance de figurar entre los tres primeros, ya que había ejercitado a Bold Reason, entrenado por Ángel Penna y noté que teníamos opción de ganar. A falta de 800 metros para la raya me sentí ganador, pues vi que venía bien colocado y con energías suficientes como para realizar un efectivo remate. Pese a los contratiempos que tuve en la partida, el caballo demostró tener garra y fue colocandose poco a poco y al entrar en la recta final, venía entero y lo lancé por la parte exterior de la pista; lo demás fue galopar hasta la meta" Gustavo Ávila Jinete de Cañonero, entrevistado por la periodista hípica Jennie Rees para "The Courier Journal" de Louisville, Kentucky en 2004. "El jefe de mantenimiento de las caballerizas me atendió muy bien. Los trabajos previos a la carrera me hicieron pensar que teníamos gran chance de figurar entre los tres primeros y el optimismo era total. En Venezuela nos tildaron de locos (en el buen sentido de la palabra) La carrera fue muy emocionante y mejores fueron esos últimos metros con la victoria ya asegurada. Recuerdo que luego de ganar, un agente de seguridad me impidió pasar al recinto porque no creyó que yo era el entrenador de Cañonero. Después me pidió disculpas" Juan Arias Entrenador de Cañonero, entrevistado por la periodista hípica Jennie Rees para "The Courier Journal" de Louisville, Kentucky en 2004. Saludos desde Venezuela

[@richardborges7216]

this is beautiful, thank you for sharing.

[@josequerales2514]

Cañonero II Gustavo Ávila Up/Trainer Juan Arias /Groom Juan Quintero/M.V.J.J.Hernandez Rosal from VENEZUELA 🇻🇪

[@hamburg1306]

Wow you got this one too. Incredible he was unknown then but became a favorite after the great Preakness showdown with Eastern Fleet. If you get that footage that would be great.

[@clbaird40]

Lifelong exercise rider here, the horses today aren't nearly as well behaved as the horses back then don't ask me why, but if you watch them load in the gate, what a group of gentlemen.

[@mattsweeny3957]

What a run! Good for him matt

[@susandolan9543]

Canonero 2, if I'm not mistaken, ran in the largest field ever run in the Derby. 23 horses. Beating the old record of 22 horses in 1928, won by Reign Count. After winning the Preakness and being shipped to New York for The Belmont, all of Spanish Harlem showed up to cheer him on. Unfortunately an infection in one of his hocks (which they didn't discover until after the race) kept him from being a Triple Crown Winner.

[@brucemacneil8793]

It was actually the 1974 Kentucky Derby that had the 23 horse field (won by Cannonade, ironically), There were only 20 starters 1971 Derby, same as now.

[@stevek8829]

Reigh Count

[@jmarlow2153]

Reigh Count

[@angelalf3326]

It is the best video of this race that I have seen... it looks very good and in color, thanks for publishing it... it would be fantastic if you could get the video of the 1971 Preakness that Canonero II also won, since those that exist are very poor quality, thanks.

[@retromaven2159]

Thanks, much appreciated. It was recorded on 2-inch tape back in the day which accounts for the stellar quality. Unfortunately the '71 Preakness was either not recorded or survived from this particular collection. I wish I had better news for you.

[@jayfelsberg1931]

The single coolest Derby ever

[@nahsloalexishernandezmendo568]

Cañonero (Pretende/Dixeland) Gustavo Ávila, Juan Arias, JJ Hernández Rosal, Juan Quintero, Pedro Baptista,Edgard Caivet,Edward Benjamín, Luis Navas. La Cenicienta del Hipismo Mundial luego ganó El Preakness Stakes y publicaron (El Misterioso Caballo). Mil páginas escritas de esta hazaña o Locura de unos Venezolanos...

[@Caroni100]

Cañonero II (24 de abril, 1968 - 11 de noviembre, 1981) * Padre: Pretendre * Abuelo paterno: Doutelle * Madre: Dixieland II * Abuelo materno: Nantallah * Sexo: Semental * Criador: Edward B. Benjamin * Propietarios: Pedro Baptista (QEPD) King Ranch (desde diciembre 1971) * Entrenadores: Juan Arias (QEPD) William J. Hirsch (En 1972 / QEPD) * Jinetes: Jorge E. Contreras Juan Eduardo Cruz (QEPD) Gustavo Ávila * 23 Salidas * 9 Primeros * 3 Segundos * 4 Terceros * $ 360.804 producidos ($ 2.622.329 de 2023) * Campeón Tresañero en Estados Unidos 1971 * ¡Descansa En Paz, Campeón! ¡Nunca te olvidaremos! * Saludos desde Venezuela Cañonero II (April 24, 1968 - November 11, 1981) * Sire: Pretendre * Grandsire: Doutelle * Dam: Dixieland II * Damsire: Nantallah * Sex: Stallion * Breeder: Edward B. Benjamin * Owners: Pedro Baptista (QEPD) King Ranch (Since December 1971) * Trainers: Juan Arias (R.I.P.) William J. Hirsch (In 1972 / R.I.P.) * Jinetes: Jorge E. Contreras Juan Eduardo Cruz (R.I.P.) Gustavo Avila * 23 Starts * 9 Firsts * 3 Seconds * 4 Thirds * $ 360,804 earned (2023´s $ 2,622,329) * 1971 United States Champion 3-Year-Old Colt * Rest In Peace, Champion! We´ll never forget you! * Best regards from Venezuela

[@neildorsman1234]

I was there that day…. I remember pulling out the program to see who the #15 was…. A shock. I then saw him at the Preakness and Belmont.

[@OrdinaryKoopa]

It was such a long shot that the announcer couldn't even pronounce the jockey's name

[@MDCSWildcats86]

Do you have the 1972 and 1974 Kentucky Derbys? Would like to see the 1974 call without the Don MacBeth interview.

[@retromaven2159]

Unfortunately no, I do not. 1971 was the last year I had in my collection. Hopefully someone else has it and will put it up.

[@Caroni100]

@@retromaven2159 "Come to ride a real racehorse which for me doesn´t lose. Kid, you will have the honour to exercise the Kentucky Derby winner!" Bold Reason´s trainer, Angel Penna to venezuelan jockey Gustavo Avila during a morning workout at Churchill Downs, two or three days before 97th. Kentucky Derby "Juan, I think we can win the Derby, we have chance! Because I just exercised Penna´s horse, Bold Reason, and for me he can´t defeat us. Although Penna guaranteed to me the opposite idea" Jockey Gustavo Avila to Canonero´s trainer Juan Arias during a morning workout at Churchill Downs, two or three days before 97th. Kentucky Derby Greetings from Venezuela and thaks for posting this video.

[@Caroni100]

@@retromaven2159 Good evening. I regret to inform that Saturday, August 21, 2021, Canonero´s trainer Juan Arias died at the age of 83, victim of Covid-19. He was born on May 6, 1938 in Marín, Yaracuy State, Venezuela. A frustrated military aviator, Arias graduated from Horse Trainer in 1959 after four years of study, integrating "Doctor Antonio Cuadrado" Class and won his first race with a horse named Atahualpa, ridden by Rogelio Cortez and owned by Mr. Guillermo Schael. Cañonero´s triumph in 97th. Kentucky Derby was an unforgettable advanced gift for his 33rd birthday. God bless you, Juan! Your legacy will never be forgotten! My sincere condolences to his family and friends!

[@natalliaf6387]

I had the super 6 times

[@kathleensimpson9193]

I had picked him to win

[@retromaven2159]

You could have won a bundle!!

[@oscarfermin7824]

Grande Canonero

[@samilvelasquez1382]

Sensacional

[@walterbrown9651]

The most improbable of all the Derby winners.

[@hialeahkid2]

I was a Chic Anderson fan . That wasn't his best call though .