Derby Derby purse tops one million dollars in 199? event
Kentucky Derby carries a one million dollar purse with a total of 1,184,800 if all 20 starters. Winners receive 884,800 with 170,000 for second, 85,000 for third, and 45,000 for fourth. Post 17 and post 1 are noted as historically unlucky while Bad Post 17 and Matty G 19 are mentioned in draw notes. The feature covers trainers Wayne Lukas and D Swanson, owners Policy and Swanson, plus notes on weather and related horse racing happenings.
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Arkansas Derby recap slips into garbled memory notes
Fragmentary report from Lovsvints Kentucky references a horse named Jerry Balle Grindstone and a colt racing finish from Arkansas. The text is distorted, with missing phrases and unclear timing, leaving the exact event, date, and outcome uncertain.
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Churchill Downs Offers Online Race Day Program Data
Churchill Downs in Louisville announces a revised Internet site at www.kentuckyderby.com offering daily racing data for $2 per download through the spring meet ending June 30. The site features Races entries pre race analysis workout sheets stakes histories barn notes and post race results.
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Coca-Cola tops Olympic Torch Relay branding sweep
Coca-Cola presents itself as sponsor along the Atlanta torch route with logos on signs and souvenirs and distributes drinks and gear. The company widens reach by awarding 500 of 2,500 torch bearer slots to consumers from 70 countries and showcases Japanese guests visiting the Grand Canyon before returning home. In Yuma a crowd roars as Harley riders salute the relay, while co chair Bob Holder notes the torch's impact in towns. Mirsada Buric Adam, a Bosnian refugee aided by Arizona neighbors, carries the flame in Phoenix and speaks of peace. Las Vegas to dim lights on Fremont Street and possibly the Strip in a relay tribute, with partial participation by newer casinos.
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