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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 2024
Page
11
Derby week at Churchill Downs spotlights 70-something Larry Demeritte, a first-time Kentucky Derby trainer and cancer survivor. He rides West Saratoga, marking a historic moment as the second Black trainer in the race since 1951 and the first since Hank Allen in 1989.
The 150th Kentucky Derby runs Saturday at Churchill Downs Louisville with a 5 57 p m post. The purse is five million dollars for a 1 ¼ mile race for 3 year olds. Favorites include Fierceness Sierra Leone Catching Freedom Just a Touch and Forever Young. Cedar Rapids native Steve Battleman will again sound the Call to Post for the 29th straight year.
The Gazette presents post spring depth chart projections as spring practices wrap up on May 2. Head coach Kirk Ferentz cautions the chart isn’t set for August 31 and roster attrition and portal moves could change the lineup. Key names include quarterback Cade McNamara with adjustments looming ahead of fall camp.
The Solon Spartans and Mount Vernon Mustangs vie for the top Wamac Conference girls track title at Wolves Stadium in Marion as weather threatens the schedule. Riverton Valley and other leagues also plan combined boys and girls events, with Friday shifts and venue notes for Dalzell Field and Linn-Mar.
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