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May 3, 2024 · Now, he is the second Black trainer since 1951 to be saddling a horse in the big race, which has its 150th running on Saturday. The other, Hank Allen, finished sixth with Northern Wolf in 1989. Black trainers dominated the Derby’s early years, winning seven of the first 17 from 1875-1891.
Apr 22, 2024 · The 70-something-year-old trainer — Demeritte refuses to reveal his actual age — has been in the business for as long as he can remember and is set to saddle a horse for the Kentucky...
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May 3, 2024 · Long-shot West Saratoga is staying in Barn 42 at Churchill Downs, the same location where Seattle Slew was before he won the 1977 Derby and went on to sweep the Triple Crown. It was the first...
May 3, 2024 · Black trainers dominated the Derby’s early years, winning seven of the first 17 from 1875-1891. “We're so grateful to be here and enjoying every single minute,” Demeritte said. Everything is ...
May 1, 2024 · Published: May. 1, 2024 at 1:50 PM PDT. GEORGETOWN, Ky. ( WAVE /Gray News) – The oldest living Kentucky Derby winner is enjoying his golden years at a farm in Georgetown, Kentucky. Aptly...
May 1, 2024 · Silver Charm is the oldest living Derby winner at age 30. 2009 (135th Derby) Last in the early going, 50-1 shot Mine That Bird moved up to 12th with a quarter-mile to go.
May 4, 2005 · At 83, the irascible Stute is getting a second chance at winning America's most famous race. He'll saddle Illinois Derby winner and long shot Greeley's Galaxy on Saturday, 38 years after his only ...
