Fusaichi Pegasus

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Fusaichi Pegasus's crowning achievement was winning the 2000 Kentucky Derby, a race that has been run since 1875 and is considered the most exciting two minutes in sports. His victory was particularly notable because he was the highest-priced yearling ever sold at the time, and he lived up to the immense expectations. His record-breaking sale to Coolmore Stud for $70 million further underscored his extraordinary value, making him one of the most commercially successful racehorses of his generation.

AwardsFusaichi Pegasus won the 2000 Kentucky Derby, one of the most prestigious races in the world. He also captured the Grade 2 Jerome Stakes. While he did not win an Eclipse Award, his Derby victory was a career-defining achievement that solidified his place in racing history.

Honours & Distinctions

Kentucky Derby Winner

Churchill Downs·2000

Won the 126th running of the Kentucky Derby.

Records & Feats

Highest-priced racehorse ever sold at auction

Career Milestone·2000

Sold for $70 million to Coolmore Stud in 2000, a world record at the time.

Most valuable Kentucky Derby in history

Historic First·2000

His participation in the 2000 Derby contributed to it being considered the most valuable horse race of all time.