Capping a damp day at Churchill Downs, Orb stormed to the front of the 19-horse field under the twin spires. Shortly before the 1 1/4-mile race, Orb and Revolutionary were co-favorites at 6-1. Revolutionary finished third, with Golden Soul taking second place.
According to NBC, Orb paid $12.80 to win, $7.40 to place and $5.80 to show. The total purse for the 2013 Derby is $2,199,800, according to The Associated Press, with $1,439,800 going the winner.
"This is like more than a dream," elated jockey Joel Rosario told NBC's on-horse reporter Donna Brothers after his winning ride.
