Fusaichi Pegasus, 2000 Kentucky Derby winner, has died

Sold at Keeneland as yearling for $4 million
The blanket of roses lays draped across the back of winning horse Fusaichi Pegasus with jockey...
The blanket of roses lays draped across the back of winning horse Fusaichi Pegasus with jockey Kent Desormeaux atop, immediately following the running of the 126th Kentucky Derby Saturday, May 6, 2000 in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)(AL BEHRMAN | ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Published: May. 24, 2023 at 4:13 PM EDT
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -2000 Kentucky Derby winner Fusaichi Pegasus has died.

The son of Mr. Prospector was euthanized at Ashford Stud on May 23 because of reported infirmities due to old age. Fusaichi Pegasus was 26.

Fusao Sekiguchi purchased Fusaichi Pegasus for $4 million at the Keeneland yearling sales. It still is the highest price paid at auction for a Kentucky Derby winner.

Fusaichi Pegasus finished second in the Preakness Stakes in 2000.