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Derby Day Delivers Cold Rainy Glory for Omaha at Churchill Downs
In a soaking Derby at Churchill Downs Omaha ridden by William Ward surged to victory in the sixty first Kentucky Derby. Roman Soldier challenged hard finishing close behind as Whiskolo took third with Nebe Flag fourth. The crowd faced freezing rain but roared for Omaha and the Belair Stud standout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurchill Downs
Sville
William ‘Ward
Omaha
Lee
Downs
Ile
Nellie Fling
Wliant Fox
New York Banker
Colors Omaha
Tenas Winsler
Roman Soldier
Whiskolo
Roman Br
Neble Flag
Blackbirder
Plat
Commonsh
CV. Whitney
FE. R. Bradley
Ated
Bnth
St. Bernard
Milam Woodward
Belair