It's not often that the death of a race horse makes the sports pages, but such was the case of 1992 Kentucky Derby winner, Lil E. Lee. The 20 year old horse was euthanized on March 18, 2009 at his residence, a horse farm in Lexington, KY as a result of complications from surgery.
On a Saturday afternoon May 2, 1992 Lil E. Lee overcame 17-1 odds out of the 10th pole position to catch heavily favored Arazi down the stretch on horse racing's biggest stage.
This moment of less than two minutes ensured the immortality of himself and jockey Pat Day in the legacy of the Kentucky Derby.
This year's race is also on May 2nd. Who is destined for immortality?
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