The Florida breeder sold Medina Spirit as a yearling for $1,000

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With John Velazquez aboard fresh off a score in the April 30 Kentucky Oaks (G1), Zedan Racing Stables’ Medina Spirit led 18 rivals to victory in the May 1 Kentucky Derby (G1). The Protonico colt’s win was a record seventh in the race for Bob Baffert.

Medina Spirit wins the 2021 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 1, 2021.

All-sources wagering on the Kentucky Derby Day program totaled $233 million, surpassed only by the record of $250.9 million of 2019.

Comment from the connections of 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit

After trainer Bob Baffert posted his record seventh Kentucky Derby (G1) win with Medina Spirit May 1 at Churchill Downs, he told NBC Sports he felt like the luckiest guy in the world.

After trainer Bob Baffert posted his record seventh Kentucky Derby (G1) win with Medina Spirit May 1 at Churchill Downs, he told NBC Sports he felt like the luckiest guy in the world.

Watch the stretch run of the 2021 Kentucky Derby (G1), won by Medina Spirit at Churchill Downs.

The field for the 2021 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) assembles at Churchill Downs.