Jockey John Velazquez guided the 3-year-old colt, who finished ahead of Nehro and Mucho Macho Man. Favorite Dialed In was never a factor.
The victory is the first Derby win for trainer Graham Motion and provided redemption for Velazquez, who was set to ride Uncle Mo before the horse was scratched due to a lingering stomach problem.
Velazquez replaced Robby Albarado on the winner after Albarado broke his nose earlier in the week.
Animal Kingdom went off as a 20-1 longshot in the lightly regarded field.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/07/kentucky-derby-2011_n_858982.html
What a great race!
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