War Emblem - 2002 Kentucky Derby

War Emblem wins in a dominating performance.

[@1907Quarter]

WAR EMBLEM IS STILL THERE!!! He's got another gear!! Tom simply kills me with his calls!!

[@gotch09]

I broke down and cried when he stumbled in the Belmont. I wanted him to win so damn bad, he was such a great and beautiful horse. One of my favorites.

[@Sue.Do-Nym]

This is my favorite race this century. Even tho I finally got a chance to see the Derby in person in 2007 when Street Sense won, this Derby and War Emblem remain my favorite. The main reason is it is so rare to see a horse go wire 2 wire in a Derby so this race was really thrilling. Thanks Bob Baffert. Hope you're able to do it again in the 2009 Derby,

[@NJtrainer]

Wow this was great, thanks for posting,, it gives me chills to see a big race like that, and a perfect run. The announcer is great in the final stretch " he has another gear" as he pulls away. "!classic.

[@augie127]

still the best score of my life, huge beyer before the derby beating repent who was atop of everyones list

[@BE109]

I was pulling for Came Home,after getting over my disappointment,I realized I saw a frontrunning masterpiece. Just incredible turn of foot by War Emblem. Too bad he is a shy breeder, maybe he'll come back home where he will be appreciated. Not just looked at as a money machine!

[@bon1042]

Hello!! thank you so much for this, I love War Emblem and so glad he is well taken care of. Baffert choked up after Belmont when he said WE was a courageous horse. I thouht so, that stumble had about 3 parts to it and he struggled back all way to front for about 10 sec and just got tired.

[@Kostly]

My first real personal experience with horse racing. First time i've ever been asked for my favorite. I gave him. War Emblem. I know he was the favorite. But, as a front runner you are never the true favorite. But, War Emblem was different. Well, my friends family payed attention to what I had to say in the preak and the belmont. Well, the belmont wasn't any good. lol BUT! WE was a phenomonal horse.

[@Barbaro2012]

R.I.P Eight Belles

[@MeTheSincere]

The owner of War Emblem Prince Ahmed Bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, died of heart attack two months after the big win. I attended his consolation in Riyadh. It was a sad event. May God provide him with mercy! Amen.

[@bon1042]

Thanks for this cf. This is the TC race that got my attn again, partly bcse access to internet at work. His Belmont still hurts. I just want him to come back to US fm Japan safely and go to Old Friends or somewhere safe. He just doesn't like stud work.

[@jvilla702]

i miss war emblem

[@Barbaro2012]

war emblum is beautiful, is he at stud or still racing? I like War Pass and Eight Belles this year

[@JeffreyCLee]

he destroyed that field

[@augie127]

last time you will ever see a horse get an easy lead like this in the derby.

[@leonrasurado]

Victor Espinoza is the man.

[@BluePedal]

Last I heard Perfect Drift was still racing.

[@WindRider182]

i thought he said War Admiral there at least once.

[@BE109]

The year before was had a insane pace of 44 4/5 - 1:09 & change,that cooked every horse within 5 lengths. This race was the polar opposite,let a front runner with a ton of talent just "steal" this race with legit fraction of 47 & change- 1:11 & change. Just think if the two totally different paces were exchanged and then try to figure out who would have won???

[@xee00]

cool name