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Calvin Borel Wins on Super Saver at Kentucky Derby

Calvin Borel atop Tidal Pool leads the field into turn one during the 136th running of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on April 30, 2010 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Getty Images)more pics »Congrats going out to Calvin Borel, who just jockeyed his way to a second Kentucky Derby win in a row today, according to the Baltimore Sun. He rode the winning horse Super Saver to victory in the 136th annual race. Churchill Downs is still packed, though torrential rains have been coming down all day.

Super Saver won the Kentucky Derby today (www.kansascity.com)
Also celebrating today is the horse's trainer, Todd Pletcher, who was 0 for 24 in the Kentucky Derby until today. He also had 3 other horses in this race, so we have to think the odds might have been in his favor.

Borel won the derby last year too, beating the odds with a 50-1 longshot Mine That Bird. The two-time winner is hopefully enjoying the rest of his day and throwing back some mint juleps to celebrate.

Here are the top 4 horses from today's derby:
Winner (1st): Super Saver
Place (2nd): Ice Box
Show (3rd): Paddy O’Prado
4th: Make Music For Me

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Were it not for the Kentucky Derby (and, of course, Aretha Franklin), the U.S. would be a sad place for ostentatious hats. Check out these pics from the 2009 Derby for your fill of silly headwear!

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