Ranking the best Kentucky Derby horses by name, from Litmus Test to Commandment
The Kentucky Derby has long played host to some wacky names. The 2026 iteration of the competition should be no exception.
Ranking the best Kentucky Derby horses by name, from Litmus Test to Commandment originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . There is plenty of pomp and circumstance on display during the Kentucky Derby.
Horse-racing's greatest spectacle is caked in color every spring, accompanied by billowing hats and dresses and bowties — lots of bowties. That goes beyond humans, too. Every Kentucky Derby filly was christened with a non-naturally occurring name.
Some stand out more than others. Secretariat is an all-time classic, while American Pharaoh introduced new audiences to the masses. A name isn't everything.
But it can shape one's biggest moments. With that, the Sporting News ranks the best Kentucky Derby horses based entirely on names. Here's what you need to know.
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