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Kentucky Derby recounts and racing notes from Downs
Race details from the Kentucky Downs meet include Head Play winning as a favorite in a 2:06 4-5 time and Broker's Tip showing strong with Head Play and Charley O trailing. Mention of bets and show figures, plus notes on the Bluegrass crowd and future book actions. Also references political figures and a hospital conversion committee hearing.
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Ress
Iil. Downs
J. E. R. Bradley
Ourth
Kentucky
Seecarley O
Charley O
Mutuels
Jace
Bluey
Mrs. of
Charley
Eastman Fature
W. R. Coe