Funny Cide, 2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, dies at 23

Overview

• Funny Cide, a popular New York-bred racehorse, died at 23 from colic complications.
• He won the 2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, becoming the first New York-bred to win the Derby.
• Funny Cide earned over $3.5 million in his racing career and retired to the Kentucky Horse Park.
• His owners, Sackatoga Stable, expressed sadness at his passing and gratitude for his successful career.
• Funny Cide won 11 of his 38 career starts before retiring after the 2004 racing season.