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The stories behind the Kentucky Derby horse names

NASCAR drivers don't name their cars. Golfers don't name their clubs. But they should, because horse names elevate the Kentucky Derby from just another race into the realm of the sublime (or absurd). As post time nears, take a moment to learn the names of this year's Derby contenders. You never know when one might become an immortal … and you'll want some trivia to liven up your Derby party. Horses listed in order of their post position, with odds as of Friday and Originality Grade for each name added in.

(Sources: KentuckyDerby.com, Louisville Courier-Journal, individual stables)