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Fate of Derby Favorites

2008: Big Brown

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And you thought the SI cover jinx was bad? In the past three decades, the Kentucky Derby favorite jinx has been brutal as only three favorites have managed to overcome the bad luck to win it all since 1980. This year's favorite, Big Brown, has a current line of 3-1, but his outside post already sets him back (only one horse has won from the far post). While wondering if Big Brown can deliver Saturday, here's a look at the last 10 Churchill favorites and their performances at the Run of the Roses.
Photo: Bill Frakes/SI
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