"Donerail entered the 1913 Kentucky Derby as a complete afterthought, bred, owned, and trained by Thomas P. Hayes. His jockey, Roscoe Goose, was a Louisville native."
"Despite being stabled at Douglas Park and facing rough conditions, Donerail rallied from the fifth position and won by half a length, defeating the favored Ten Point."
"The payout for a two-dollar win ticket on Donerail was $184.90, which remains one of the most remarkable cashes in American horse racing history."
"Modern horse racing has produced upsets, but none have come close to Donerail's 91-1 odds, with the next highest being Rich Strike at 80-1."
Donerail won the 1913 Kentucky Derby as a 91-1 longshot, shocking the racing world. Bred and trained by Thomas P. Hayes, Donerail faced challenging conditions, including being stabled far from the track. Despite these obstacles, he rallied from fifth place to defeat the favored Ten Point by half a length. The payout for a two-dollar win ticket was $184.90, a record that remains unmatched. Modern longshot winners like Rich Strike and Country House have not surpassed Donerail's remarkable odds.
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