A Chronological Index of Kentucky Derby Winners, Part 4: 1950-1969

With a purse now over $100,000, the Derby stakes got raised during this era, which was dominated by Calumet Farm horses.

Top: Postcard of Churchill Downs in the 1950s. [neplains.com]

1969: Majestic Prince

1968: Forward Pass

1967: Proud Clarion

1966: Kauai King

1965: Lucky Debonair

1964: Northern Dancer

1963: Chateaugay

1962: Decidedly

1961: Carry Back

1960: Venetian Way

1959: Tomy Lee

1958: Tim Tam

1957: Iron Liege

1956: Needles
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1955: Swaps

1954: Determine

1953: Dark Star

1952: Hill Gail

1951: Count Turf

1950: Middleground

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Go Racing.

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