He also became the highest-priced horse purchased at public auction to win the Derby. Ridden by Kent Desormeaux, Fusaichi Pegasus won the Derby by 1 1/2 lengths over Aptitude. He was trained by Hall of Famer Neil Drysdale.įusaichi Pegasus won the San Felipe Stakes and Wood Memorial before winning the 2000 Kentucky Derby as the 2-1 favorite, the first time a favorite had won since 1979. Nicknamed "Fu Peg," he was purchased as a yearling for $4 million by Fusao Sekiguchi at the 1998 Keeneland July sale. He was euthanized Tuesday at Ashford Stud in Versailles, Kentucky, due to the infirmities of old age, the farm said Wednesday. Fusaichi Pegasus, the 2000 Kentucky Derby winner, has died. You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browserįusaichi Pegasus, 2000 Kentucky Derby winner, dies at 26
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