The Kentucky Derby is a prestigious horse race that attracts the finest Thoroughbreds in the world. But how do these horses get their names?<\/p>\n\n
The naming process can be mundane or bizarre, depending on the owner\u2019s preferences. Some owners choose names based on the horse\u2019s parentage, while others prefer themes or even curling terms.<\/p>\n\n
Many owners choose names that reflect the horse\u2019s lineage. For example, Fast Cookie\u2019s foal Frosting is named after her mother, while Danzig Moon is named after his sire, Danzig, and his dam, Malibu Moon.<\/p>\n\n
Some owners prefer to give their horses names that fit a particular theme. For example, Kaleem Shah, a soccer fan, has named horses after things like Bundesliga and Bayern.<\/p>\n\n
One of the most unique horse names in this year\u2019s Derby is Keen Ice. It\u2019s a curling term that means fast ice, which is appropriate for a horse sired by a champion named Curlin.<\/p>\n\n
The Jockey Club is responsible for registering and approving all Thoroughbred names. The club has a complex naming process with plenty of fine print. For example, it\u2019s not kosher to name a horse after a racetrack, use horse-related terms, or indulge in wishful thinking by naming it after a former Horse of the Year.<\/p>\n\n
Despite the Jockey Club\u2019s rigorous naming process, errors can sometimes slip through. For example, owners, the public, and the Club all missed a typo in the name of 2015 contender American Pharoah, who raced with a misspelled name.<\/p>\n\n
Some of the most notable horse names in this year\u2019s Derby include:<\/p>\n\n
The Kentucky Derby is a showcase for some of the world\u2019s most talented Thoroughbreds. The horses\u2019 names are often as unique and memorable as the horses themselves.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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