KENTUCKY DERBY 2009 - MINE THAT BIRD

Mine That Bird is a champion American Thoroughbred racehorse who won the 2009 Kentucky Derby at 50-1 odds and came second in the Preakness Stakes and third in the Belmont Stakes. He had earnings of $2,228,637 and was inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame in 2015.
Born: 10 May 2006
Record: 18: 5-2-1
Breeder: Lamantia Blackburn & Needham/Betz Thoroughbreds
Owner: 1) Dominion Bloodstock, D. Ball and HGHR Inc. 2) Double Eagle Ranch and Buena Suerte Equine
Earnings: $2,228,637
Trainer: 1) David Cotey; 2) Richard Mandella; 3) Bennie L. "Chip" Woolley, Jr. 4) D. Wayne Lukas.
#kentuckyderby #minethatbird

[@pattimartin7250]

Mine that bird, what a good boy...now he is a trail horse in Roswell...still owned by his same owners, they ride him bought for 9,500. bucks..incredible!

[@robertmontgomery7704]

Of course he was. I van still remember. I bet on him and that was my biggest payout ever

[@user-eb3pr3em1h]

Люблю эту лошадь❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@carolbl7689]

50 to 1 is one of my favorite movies about Mine that Bird!

[@robertmontgomery7704]

Yeah😂 I bet on him. Biggest payout ever lol

[@user-lo4wg5gm8s]

Wait theirs a movie?

[@georgiagonzales3769]

My God I never get tired of watching this race!! Anytime it comes up on u tube I watch it over and over. It gives my heart so much joy. 🥰🙌❤️

[@sharonmartin6986]

To ask stupid questions. Geezuz

[@georgiagonzales3769]

What was the question ❓

[@alonsosandoval6388]

Zenyata caballo

[@alexacosta3834]

Waaaaaaooooooo

[@alexacosta3834]

Amazing mind the bird

[@secretariatgirl4249]

Have met Bird twice....at his home in Roswell and 2 years ago at Ruidoso Downs, celebrating the 10th anniversary of his win!

[@chromeloversupplied585]

Always love rewatching this

[@hortenseplaceg9740]

When the horses came out from the stall, the announcer not even mention MineThat Bird!!

[@samuelgontz2091]

yeah ridiculously. ...typical idiot people assuming stuff.......they all got their shorts handed to them in this years race...😅

[@ginaj9354]

I love watching this race. ❤

[@fishingforgolfballs]

I just love it when the underdog comes in and teaches the others.....that nothing's a sure thing....and money doesn't always rule the outcome.

[@jujo2037]

Im from Lone Oak Texas and ride horses for Mark Allen in a Ranch called HV Ranch and i get to wake uk every morning and see Mine That Bird grazing the pasture with his best friend which is a miniature pony called Thunder hes such a kind gentle horse with such a personality and Mark Allen is such a nice person he gifted my father the original Mine That Bird Winning Picture that the owner gets

[@zedmarlen]

Mine That Bird was the Canadian 2 year old champion Horse of the Year. Obviously, he could run.

[@janetmumfordcurry3182]

Chantel Sutherland was his jockey. She is racing at Gulfstream now.

[@leoeslavaramirez6232]

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[@nettiejackson2198]

My daughter bought the movie 50 to 1. We watch it often!!! I love watching Calvin's excitement and his tribute to his Mom and his Dad. Calvin you are an encouragement to the under dog. Bless you!!!

[@luisromero2992]

Borel nació como jockey,para estar en los grandemomentos.

[@joelloyd6069]

love that movie !!!

[@kevinpantera4429]

God bless Calvin Borel and Mine that Bird! What a ride!

[@slseitzgerman]

Oh how I remember this race!! My husband bet $100 on mine that bird!! Biggest payout we ever had!! What a day of celebration!!💐💐💐💐💐

[@joemcardle7728]

That is so cool! I loved that he came from so far behind to win and that post-race interview with Calvin was priceless!

[@ginaj9354]

Awesome!

[@sachasingh5778]

Brought me to tears this morning. This needs to be a movie! Calvin, you are a superhero. What a ride!! I dont even know what else to say except, Mom and Dad were watching

[@lisaposey6450]

There is a movie!!! It's called 50 to 1. Great movie!

[@nettiejackson2198]

@@lisaposey6450 I love this movie!!! It really is an encouragement when you feel discouraged.

[@joelloyd6069]

the movie is called 50-1

[@sachasingh5778]

@@joelloyd6069 thank you!! I will watch it tomorrow:)

[@joelloyd6069]

@@sachasingh5778 it was great and the story behind everything is amazing !!! you will love it

[@amboalas.sosmba1888]

As a Kentucky Derby tradition i play this race every year just to see, and feel calvins energy, and all the love the croud had for him. Calvin Made even the losers happy that day. CLASSIC.

[@thomaspetty3890]

This is without a doubt the greatest Kentucky Derby winning run in history. Going around the last turn he passed all the others like they were standing still. And...........at. 50-1

[@user1.8.2.]

I just LOVE seeing that jockey so freaking HAPPY!

[@carolkaler6319]

I never get tired of watching MTB's win

[@johnhunter2294]

I picture MTB saying "Excuse me... coming through... pardon me..." as he passes the entire field. One of the great rides of all time.

[@kamaludin4853]

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[@Caroni100]

"Calvin... Oh!... My...! God...!" Donna Barton-Brothers said it all with those four words! 😊 😃 😄 😀 😆 🙂 😉 Everything is unforgettable in CXXXV Kentucky Derby! 🐴 🐴 🐴 🐴 🐴 🐴 🐴 Best regards from Venezuela 🇻🇪 Calvin...¡Ay...! ¡Dios...! ¡Mío...! ¡Donna Barton-Brothers lo dijo todo con esas cuatro palabras! 😆 🙂 😉 😀 😄 😊 😃 ☺️ 😎 ¡Todo es inolvidable en el CXXXV Derby de Kentucky! 🐴 🐴 🐴 🐴 🐴 🐴 🐴 Saludos desde Venezuela 🇻🇪

[@budinurhalim]

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[@elainegratz3797]

And watch that MTB in the post parade and gate loading. He is so calm. So many horses were worked up and agitated. He could be saying, 'what's the big fuss, guys? Geez, it's just another race. Now let's get out there and run. Let's get this party started!'

[@jaybattershell2143]

Ok

[@karenhilker8074]

THIS NEVER GETS OLD!

[@wh1654]

The perfect ride. The way Calvin came back to the rail after the move to the middle to pass the one horse took guts and a believe that the horse would get through amazes me every time I see this

[@deehello5743]

As a Kentucky Derby Tradition I play this race every year just to see, and feel Calvins energy, and all the love the crowd had for him. Calvin made even the losers happy that day. CLASSIC 🥰

[@racingflashbacks]

Hahaha yes 🤣

[@karaamundson3964]

ikr? bright shining as the Sun

[@agustindejesus7398]

Dee, i was at the track that day. He make a lady i know happy, but....he did not make me happy. Was i the only looser Calvin did not make happy?

[@deehello5743]

@@agustindejesus7398 You might be the only one. Baffert was even happy for him, and his horse got beat by him. You may be a real sore loser. JK 😉🤣

[@agustindejesus7398]

@@deehello5743Dee, todos ganan y todos pierden. Iam a loser, but i dont lik Baffert.

[@azkz8159]

That overtaking move at the bend was legendary 💯💯💯

[@user1.8.2.]

I LOVE that they got it!!!! & Mine That Bird!!!! WOW! I remember the sweet emotion & exhilaration of Calvin & I just thought it was perfect that Calvin got a win like that. That was an amazing race. Can't even imagine the high he felt...although he communicated it very well!

[@adcoxrobert3786]

This is one of the greatest things I have ever seen.

[@racingflashbacks]

It doesn't get any better 🥰🏇

[@chromeloversupplied585]

Here, I am watching this video again. I hear Mine That Bird is in Texas. Wish I could go visit him. I will never get tired of watching this.❤😊

[@chromeloversupplied585]

I love this horse. What heart. 🐎 Oh my gosh, Calvin` s reaction is monumental. Totally love this video.

[@tylerkenealy6483]

That has to be one of the best Kentucky Derby rides ever way to go mine that bird and Calvin Borel thanks for posting have a great day

[@bene_chino]

This was the best ride I’ve ever seen in my life‼️🏇

[@elisediscohand3189]

Secretariat is and still the best race horse ever lived

[@senderoaldinero3260]

Wonderful rase. Congratulation to Mister Calvins and Mine the bird Team.

[@maryegarrett1950]

Unbelievable amazing horse race! Calvin made perfect maneuvers coming across the field to the inside and he found that gorgeous horse an opening and let him run. Mine that Bird didn’t just run, he left the pack with nothing but his prints behind him! I love it!!

[@thomaspetty3890]

Welcome Mary Garrett...Of all the classic triple crown races of all time i would rank "Bird's" derby run 2nd , only to Secretariats 31 length romp in the Belmont stakes. And both in my lifetime. And if he didnt have to go 6-7 wide leaving the far turn he would have beaten Rachael Alexander in the Preakness which she won by 3/4 of a length over "the bird". Many times the best horses dont win.

[@enoquecunhamartinscunhamar4439]

​briga de galo

[@cdputzier]

All these years later Durkin still hasn't seen Mine That Bird

[@samuelgontz2091]

Yeah well Tommy knucklehead sure got it right when Calvin and the Bird crossed the wire😅@50-1😅

[@motives829]

Mind that bird vs Rich Strike…. For sure two of the best moments in racing and maybe sports.

[@jeanfish7]

I remember this race. The bird shocked EVERYONE

[@karaamundson3964]

I so remember this race. I was, as I so frequently as, landscaping--weeding I believing, on my knees as was 100% the correct thing!--and I thought, what a name. Then, WHAT A HORSE!!! Not sure why he was such a longshot, he has a magnificent bloodline and 4 wins. I guess it was his pricetag? But 2nd-longest longshot in Derby history! I later lived just two blocks up from the Roscoe Goose house, which Goose built after winning at the LONGEST odds, 91-1, on Donerail. Louisville, Louisville, Louisville. My heart's happiest home. So funny, the callers didn't even notice the lowly "8 horse" when they were saddling up

[@maryswanson9982]

I saw that race! I didn’t have money on him, but when MTB cut loose, I was cheering my heart out for him!

[@martindupuy3907]

What a horse and what a Jockey Calvin!!

[@juniorjohnson5961]

The most excited Derby winner I've ever seen !

[@secretariatgirl4249]

Watching again....couldn't you just feel the love from that crowd?????

[@jeanfish7]

I know it means nothing, but the Bird had the prettiest head

[@popdog75]

Best win I've seen since Secretariat!

[@raulsalazar2994]

mine that bird is amazing

[@Miesque1973]

I laugh every time I watch this race. So totally crazy, and so wonderful--a day when the little guy gives the elites a reminder of what racing is really about: JOY!

[@eddiedeleon2425]

spontaneous feeling deep within, the hearts captured feelings and applause of the crowd overwhelmingly approval

[@EnjoytheQ.]

Horse was 4 lengths clear before it even got a mention shocking commentary

[@SWATT101]

Lol no mention on the intro either

[@kurtiskowboy1578]

👍 Agreed

[@rajagopal7255]

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[@pathreeseowneel376]

That’s how little anyone expected that horse to win. They weren’t even paying attention!

[@kathrynhoward4196]

Tom Durkin, one of the great race callers in history. I thought it was fitting.

[@aibaltanytastama7052]

Thanks for posting this video on your channel! I am very impressed, as if I was watching the most immersive movie ever!

[@J03GAR]

I wish the call would of been more dramatic, Calvin OMG!!! What a spectacular ride. What a story

[@michaelmcdaniel3376]

He was my favorite jockey before this race and he just wowed me in this race !

[@hydarali6528]

ZABARDAST fantastic EXCELLENT

[@joelloyd6069]

The greatest Kentucky Derby ever !!!!

[@cathyvannoy556]

Mine that Bird felt Calvin's will to win and together they went the distance and more

[@dianehunsberger2271]

Calvin is a TRUE Horseman !

[@marlenemartin5106]

I love that race.

[@ratso4443]

Love to see the little guys win these things. Yay!

[@user-mp9gy9pz6o]

What a Race !!! 😅😅😅 More...❤❤❤

[@DeniseMWhite-yx9qt]

What an amazing race I have never seen a horse come ahead a win !!!!

[@MichaelOdomwest16thAve]

Announcer may have missed it but it suits MTB storyline nonetheless. The move to the inside, rubbing the rail, and then full throttle thru the pack. Best derby I’ve watched, then again I wasn’t alive for Secretariats reign. Only thing I wish is @14:17 instead of saying Pioneer of the Nile the announcer yelled out MTB. Ah well

[@M.yousufKhi-jy7ev]

super WIN Have a great moment Congrat

[@RegDunlop69]

My first big pay. My father is buddies with David Cotey who trained mine that bird before being trained by Mandella then woolley

[@tonyryan0088]

re thurlesm,b yestrerday

[@joemcardle7728]

They didn't even mention MTB when he was coming out of the paddock at 00:33

[@letslearntv2692]

Rich strike is another upset we had seen

[@abbyarnold4477]

Mine your buisiness bird is a true closure , always has been .

[@suestaley844]

This had got to go down in history as the greatest ride ever by a jockey. Last to first and going away through a huge field!

[@raynardford641]

Amen I agree

[@janetmumfordcurry3182]

He had a lot of horse. MTB looked fresh as a daisy parading around after the race.

[@martyphillips9897]

Just in case anyone is wonder he stands at a farm in Roswell NM. It is open for visitation.

[@suzanneyoung8011]

Well Mine That Bird certainly lives at his owner's ranch in New Mexico, but he definitely doesn't "stand" there considering that he is a gelding, and therefore cannot stand at stud.

[@secretariatgirl4249]

Saw him at his home and then again 2 years ago on the 10th anniversary of his 2009 win ...Ruidoso Downs! Have pictures of him with me from both visits!

[@loribaker8339]

Best story of a racehorse after Secretariat! Calvin "Bo Rail" is an amazing jockey. I know what they go thru to keep their weight down. He couldn't do it anymore. Love Calvin!

[@victorramirez4687]

Fenomenal cierre del caballo,,🐎,,de venir último a ser 1er.....👍

[@yeniachavez5188]

Extraordinario es. Y el pobrecito Mine the Bird, le tocó llegar a Kentucky en días después de varias millas por carretera. Hasta tuvieron un accidente en el camino. Cuando los demás caballos llegaron cómodos en avión.

[@kwgrid]

I recognize a lot of the horses that subsequently ran in the 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic and lost to Zenyatta. Interesting that a turf horse, Gio Ponti, came in 2nd. A horse from Great Britain, Twice Over, came in third. What does that say about the American 3 y/o colts that year? Rachel Alexandra won the Preakness over Mine That Bird. Year of the underdog and the ladies. A great year!

[@sabrinarozier5047]

I use to love and watch Sent arts race

[@bonezzzz6330]

Calvin reminds me of Sepuveda in the star wars movies. Unbelievable ride.

[@jonasbenavidez1744]

Old but GOLD super smart jockey 💪💖👏👏👏👏👏🇵🇭

[@kwgrid]

Love Calvin!!

[@Caroni100]

Mine That Bird (May 10, 2006 - ) * Sire: Birdstone * Damsire: Grindstone * Dam: Minning My Own * Damsire: Smartstrike * Owner: Dominion Bloodstock, D. Ball & HGHRC Inc. * Trainers: Davey Cotey Richard Mandella Bennie L. "Chip" Wooley Je. D. Wayne Lukas * 18 Starts * 5 Wins * 2 Seconds * 1 Third * U.S. $ 2,228,637 * Canadian Champion 2 Year-Old Colt (2008) * New Mexico Horse of the Year (2009) Greetings from Venezuela. Mine That Bird (10 de Mayo, 2006 - ) * Padre: Birdstone * Abuelo Paterno: Grindstone * Madre: Minning My Own * Abuelo Materno: Smartstrike * Propietarios: Dominion Bloodstock, D. Ball & HGHRC Inc. * Entrenadores: Davey Cotey Richard Mandella Bennie L. "Chip" Wooley Je. D. Wayne Lukas * 18 Salidas * 5 Primeros * 2 Segundis * 1 Tercero * U.S. $ 2,228,637 producidos * Campeón Dosañero Canadiense (2008) * Caballo del Año en Nuevo Mexico (2009) Saludos desde Venezuela.

[@bruceazumbrado5387]

Rachel was sold after the "Oaks". She went on to win the "Preakness" with Calvin (Mine that Bird ran 2nd) and be named "Horse of the Year"!!

[@DeniseMWhite-yx9qt]

Have you ever been to Godolphin Ranch in Kentucky? What a set up they have they have a pool of rushing water for the horses to do therapy in after a race. Your Ranch is beautiful. Do you have a cabin for me?

[@AlexXanderMarketing]

I’ll never forget this Derby, with Borel up the rail in a complete mud bowl. Awful result for me as I didn’t even consider Mine That Bird. No one really did. RIP Garrett Gomez.

[@kwgrid]

A lot of people bet him just because Calvin was riding. He knows the CD track like the back of his hand. Crowd favorite!

[@dianehunsberger2271]

@@kwgrid We knew from our guts' feelings that a combination of Mine That Bird, and Calvin Borel would win....You don't trailer a horse for 21 hours, if you know you have a winner

[@AbdurRohim-dx7rc]

As

[@timothypeek7168]

Best hundred to win. Truly appreciate and

[@rcorde3]

Calvin Bo-RAIL!

[@tejjensen9402]

It is and will be the worst commented horse race in the world. We all have a bad day once in a while. This was an excellent example and how many people shouted that day. See Mine That Bird your .... (censorship). I cheered like crazy that day in 2009 - I love when the little ones smash all the wise ones!

[@Caroni100]

"Calvin.....Oh...my...God!!" With this words Donna Barton said it all about Calvin Borel and Mine that Bird historic and amazing 135th. Kentucky Derby victory! Unforgettable! Best regards from Venezuela.

[@geraldblair3094]

Those are the ones like to see win

[@sergiocavazosjr9385]

The best story ever and the best jokey

[@racingflashbacks]

Should make a movie

[@godisalwaysright.3155]

They didn't mine him during the mount. They didn't mind him going into the gate, but they had mine him when he won the 50-1 shot .

[@chano6504]

Inpresionante

[@MrRoadster100]

The announcer completely missed MineThatBird's charge along the rail --- into the lead --- while he was busy naming all the horses who were NOT on the lead anymore and then seemed to stumble upon the reality of who had won!

[@mauroguimaraes6558]

Sensacional! 🥳🥳🥳

[@Pey-Gang]

From last to first.. 🏇💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨🏇🏇🐎🏇

[@rodeliopenalosa5820]

ilove that horse

[@billyslater3073]

I noticed that Rich Strike ran a similar running pattern to win in the Derby. Great to see a side to side video comparison.

[@fishingforgolfballs]

Hell of a horse.... hell of a ride.

[@mimbikehorseracing]

Hello..hi ....Love it...🐴🐴🐴👍👍👍🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@racingflashbacks]

Thank you 🥰

[@joelawrence2097]

One of the worst calls bc he missed his whole move only bc he was trained by a nobody to outsiders of the track is what i mn bc ive heard them talk bout lukas baffert pletcher longshots like they were legit plus he was laughing at the end just disrespectful oh and btw mtb was a underrated 3yr old second to Rachael in preakness and a bad ride great 3rd in belmont

[@Matty11209]

The worst Kentucky Derby call ever. He missed Mine that Bird twice.

[@Caroni100]

Come on, my friend! Let´s see the positive side about this fact. Tom Durkin´s terrible 135th. Kentucky Derby call was a funny anecdote which was re-created by Jim Wilson in his "50 to 1" film (2014) Starring: Skeet Ulrich, Christian Kane, William Devane and Calvin Borel as himself. Greetings from Venezuela.

[@jimmy137losser]

I agree

[@jonasbenavidez1744]

Very nice strategy of jockey horse respond quickly spectacular upset 💪😂👏👏👏👏🇵🇭

[@tylermcintyre1454]

Tyler Mac here we go race time

[@bobbymadera3234]

CALVIN BOREL FOR SURE GREATEST RAIL JOCKEY AT CHURCHILL DOWNS

[@rachelspellman5511]

Love MTB 💕

[@comontoshi]

$95 hundred dollars! Money ain’t everything! 👏👏👏👏😘

[@user-cu9ec3ic4o]

ชอบมากคะ

[@nodarzaldastanishvili8910]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@craftypromise7814]

Mine that bird was 18-1. Pioneer of the Nile was 28-1 in 2008 breeders cup. All credit to Mr Mandela.

[@jasonwoodbury3717]

I hit this exata for a little over a 1000.00 pumped!!!!!!

[@RWGish]

I don't know who called the race (I assume it is his regular job), but he is just lousy at it. He didn't even see Mine That Bird making his move down the stretch or even taking the lead because he was too busy announcing who was running in 19th place. Watching that horse weave through heavy traffic then hug the rail before breaking out and waving bye-bye was the most exciting part of the race and he called only the last 60 yards of it. Pitiful performance unworthy of such a great race.

[@megatmegat4893]

😂👍the best

[@jessiearagon2965]

Now thats what you call class . Puro nuevo mexico

[@markheying2830]

Long Live Calvin Borel!