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Empire Maker Derby Favorite Faces Unsettled Prep Drama
Empire Maker, the Derby favorite, spooked on the track and was steadied by an outrider after veering toward the outer rail during his first gallop since a tender foot. Trainer Frankel noted the colt’s family habit of dramatic behavior while stressing belief in his bloodlines and Derby potential. The field at Churchill Downs includes 14 three year olds with betting at 6-5 on Empire Maker. TV coverage on NBC.
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