1957 Kentucky Derby (original) (raw)

The 1957 Kentucky Derby was the 83rd running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 4, 1957. Of note, future U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee John H. Adams finished eighth and his son John R. Adams finished ninth. The race was unique in that it featured 3 future members of the Hall of Fame: Gallant Man, Round Table, and Bold Ruler. However, none of them won the race. It is considered by many to be the greatest Derby field of all time.