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 94.2% head-to-head battles.
2. SEATTLE SLEW
Seattle Slew is currently the #2 Greatest Kentucky Derby Winners of All Time winning 59.7% head-to-head battles.
3. WAR ADMIRAL
War Admiral is currently the #3 Greatest Kentucky Derby Winners of All Time winning 57.8% head-to-head battles.
4. CITATION
Citation is currently the #4 Greatest Kentucky Derby Winners of All Time winning 55.8% head-to-head battles.
5. BARBARO
Barbaro is currently the #5 Greatest Kentucky Derby Winners of All Time winning 40.2% head-to-head battles.
6. AFFIRMED
Affirmed is currently the #6 Greatest Kentucky Derby Winners of All Time winning 35.6% head-to-head battles.
7. AMERICAN PHAROAH
American Pharoah is currently the #7 Greatest Kentucky Derby Winners of All Time winning 29.3% head-to-head battles.
8. WHIRLAWAY
Whirlaway is currently the #8 Greatest Kentucky Derby Winners of All Time winning 28.0% head-to-head battles.
9. JUSTIFY
Justify is currently the #9 Greatest Kentucky Derby Winners of All Time winning 27.6% head-to-head battles.
10. AUTHENTIC
Authentic is currently the #10 Greatest Kentucky Derby Winners of All Time winning 23.5% head-to-head battles.
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