The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Kentucky Derby Winners of All Time
This isn’t just a list—it’s a full-speed, fan-fueled battle to crown the greatest Kentucky Derby winner of all time.
From Secretariat’s record-breaking run to Rich Strike’s underdog shocker, every legend goes head-to-head in a ranking built by the people who care most: the fans.
Think your favorite deserves the roses? Step into the gate and vote.
1. SECRETARIAT
Secretariat is currently the #1 Greatest Kentucky Derby Winners of All Time winning 93.2% head-to-head battles.
2. CITATION
Citation is currently the #2 Greatest Kentucky Derby Winners of All Time winning 75.8% head-to-head battles.
3. AMERICAN PHAROAH
American Pharoah is currently the #3 Greatest Kentucky Derby Winners of All Time winning 54.8% head-to-head battles.
4. BARBARO
Barbaro is currently the #4 Greatest Kentucky Derby Winners of All Time winning 45.8% head-to-head battles.
5. WAR ADMIRAL
War Admiral is currently the #5 Greatest Kentucky Derby Winners of All Time winning 40.9% head-to-head battles.
6. AFFIRMED
Affirmed is currently the #6 Greatest Kentucky Derby Winners of All Time winning 33.3% head-to-head battles.
7. SEATTLE SLEW
Seattle Slew is currently the #7 Greatest Kentucky Derby Winners of All Time winning 30.4% head-to-head battles.
T8. AUTHENTIC
Authentic is currently tied for the #8 Greatest Kentucky Derby Winners of All Time winning 17.6% head-to-head battles.
T8. JUSTIFY
Justify is currently tied for the #8 Greatest Kentucky Derby Winners of All Time winning 17.6% head-to-head battles.
10. WHIRLAWAY
Whirlaway is currently the #10 Greatest Kentucky Derby Winners of All Time winning 6.2% head-to-head battles.
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