Tom Brady Pays Tribute to the GOAT of Kentucky Derby As Patrick Mahomes Performs a Very Special Duty

The Kentucky Derby is the biggest race in the horse racing world. Fans from around the world wait for the day with bated breath and on the day, stars from every walk of life make it a point to descend on the racecourse in Louisville to witness the spectacle. This year was extra special as the NFL GOAT Tom Brady paid his tribute to the GOAT of the racecourse. The Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes also had his words of praise for the spectacle in Kentucky.

Brady is often considered the greatest player in the history of the NFL, often raising his performance for the biggest stage possible. But he reserved that exact praise for a legendary horse, whose records are still intact even after 50 years. Here is a pass from one GOAT to another, although of different sports.

A legend pays tribute to another legend

The 149th Kentucky Derby came with great fanfare. Everything about the spectacle was top-notch, from Patrick Mahomes‘ call to the eventual new champion. But for many who have been around the Derby for long enough, the most special moment came when Tom Brady paid his tribute to Secretariat, considered the greatest Kentucky Derby champion.

“You might be laughing or wondering if I’m just putting you on. I’m actually kind of serious because when it comes to all time, Secretariat stands alone. Fifty years later, his Kentucky Derby is still the fastest any horse has ever run. It ends the argument that simply. In the biggest race, he’s the greatest ever,” Brady said in his tribute to the great horse.

Brady is jealous of the GOAT of the racetrack as nobody debates offenses or defenses when it comes to the 1973 Kentucky Derby winner. He clocked a staggering 1 minute 58 seconds. 50 years later, the record still stands. And now he has got a tribute from Brady himself. Mahomes was there too, and he had very special duties.

Mahomes flags it off

Patrick Mahomes did not say much about the 50th anniversary of Secretariat’s lighting Kentucky Derby win. But the defending Super Bowl champion paid a big tribute to the whole race itself. He went to Louisville to give the official ‘Riders Up’ call. He sneaked in his words of absolute praise in that call.

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So the race came to a conclusion and gave the world a new champion. But it was remembering the champion from the bygone era that became the most special moment of the day. The Chiefs QB’s call was the icing on the cake for the onlooking NFL universe. Both complemented each other to the fullest, making the Derby a grand success this year.

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