South Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Kentucky Derby Walk of Champions
Photographed by Kevin W., August 26, 2024
1. Kentucky Derby Walk of Champions Marker
The head represents the will to win.
The heart represents courage.
The hooves represent speed.
Rarely is a horse buried whole. This honor is reserved for especially distinguished champions. Three horses who have received this honor are: Secretariat (1973) at Claiborne Farm, Man O' War at the Kentucky Horse Park & Seattle Slew (1977) at Hill 'n' Dale Farm.
The Kentucky Derby Museum is honored to be the eternal resting place for five Kentucky Derby champions.
Brokers Tip (1933)-Donated by the University of California Davis Veterinary School
Swaps (1955)-Donated by Leslie Combs II
Carry Back (1961)- Donated by Jack & Katherine Price
Dust Commander (1970)- Donated by the Lehmann Family
Sunny's Halo (1983)- Donated by Mr. Billy Hanna
Erected by Kentucky Derby Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 38° 12.31′ N, 85° 46.253′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky
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Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Ohio River Valley. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Churchill Downs Finish Line Pole (here, next to this marker); Churchill Downs (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Churchill Downs (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Churchill Downs (about 500 feet away); Roscoe Goose House / Golden Goose, 1891-1971 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ruff Memorial Wheelmen's Bench / Cycle Carnival 1897 (approx. 0.4 miles away); University of Louisville (approx. 0.8 miles away); Founding of Jefferson Seminary (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.
Photographed by Kevin W., August 26, 2024
2. Kentucky Derby Walk of Champions Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 27, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
