California Chrome wins the Kentucky Derby – By the NumbersMay 3, 2014, Kentucky ~California Chrome, the flashy chestnut with the unremarkable heritage, wins the Run for the Roses.1 – finished place5 – 2 – Odds going into the race2.3 Million $USD – money won so far7 – number of races won11 – number of starts4th – California-bred horse to win the Derby19 – number of horses in the field77 – age of trainer, Art Sherman164,906,000 – number in attendance140 – number of Kentucky Derby 20141978 – last year of the win of the Triple Crown (by Affirmed) Facebook LinkedIn Email