Oddest Horse Names to Compete in the Kentucky Derby

Do you ever wonder, 'Where did that name come from?'

ByABC News

May 2, 2014, 5:31 PM

Danza ridden by Ezequiel Perez goes over the track during the morning exercise session in preparation for the 140th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on April 30, 2014 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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April 2, 2014 -- Sure, the Jockey Club has regulations when it comes to naming your horse, but that doesn't mean owners can't be creative.

Take a look at these names -- a random sampling of some of the odder ones to ever compete in the Kentucky Derby:

Fusaichi Pegasus

You might not be able to pronounce it, but you can at least know where the name of the 2000 Kentucky Derby winner comes from.

This colt got his moniker from the Japanese businessman who bought him in 1998, Fusao Sekigushi.

He added "ichi," which means "one" in Japanese, to the horse's first name and made his last name Pegasus, after the winged horse that sprang from Medusa when her head was chopped off, according to Greek mythology.

Danza

Sitcom fans will likely be rooting for Danza on Saturday, the colt who's named after Tony Danza from "Who's the Boss?"

Danza might prove he's the boss in Kentucky -- he won the Arkansas Derby two weeks ago.

My Dad George

Well, at least we know who the horse was named after.

A loving son made his pops proud when his thoroughbred took second place in the 1970 Kentucky Derby.

Whatamichoppedliver

It's only one name but it's a long one.

This horse was a Derby competitor in the 1970s.

Atswhatimtalknbout

Fun fact: This racehorse is co-owned by Steven Spielberg. He came in 4th place at the 2003 Kentucky Derby.

That's what -- yep, you already know.

Imawildandcrazyguy

This party animal cinched a fourth-place win at the 2007 Kentucky Derby.

Behave Yourself

This horse lived up to his name and took home first place at the 1921 Kentucky Derby.

Cat Thief

Talk about a horse with character.

This candy-loving colt is a charismatic painter who took third place at the Derby in 1999.

His name is unique but not the only one with feline inspiration.

Horses named Charming Kitten, Fear the Kitten and Derby Kitten have also competed.

Other hilarious names that have reportedly gotten the Jockey Club's OK include Sotally Tober, No Fat Chicks, Spineless Jellyfish, Junkinthetrunk - and, our favorite, Ohnoitsmymotherinlaw.