Hall of Fame Jockey Bobby Ussery Dies at 88

Ussery, remembered for his 1967 Kentucky Derby win and the controversial disqualification in 1968, leaves behind a legacy of over 3,600 career victories.

Bobby Ussery, a Hall of Fame jockey who won the 1967 Kentucky Derby, has died at 88 due to congestive heart failure.
In 1968, Ussery crossed the finish line first in the Kentucky Derby aboard Dancer’s Image, but was disqualified days later due to a positive drug test on the horse.
Despite the disqualification, Ussery maintained that he won the 1968 Derby as the race was made official.
Ussery retired in 1974 with 3,611 career victories and was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1980.
Ussery is survived by his son, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.