Affirmed and Alydar set for Kentucky Derby clash
Louisville AP Laz Barrera likens jockey Steve Cauthen to a veteran as he makes his Derby debut aboard Affirmed in a 113-year-olds field. Alydar, 7-5 second choice, seeks revenge after unbeaten starts, with post positions 2 and 10 leading the 4 1 4 mile classic at Churchill Downs. Post time 4 38 p.m. CDT amid forecast showers and improving conditions by race day.
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Palmer 1 shot off pace Dallas at Nelson Classic
Jim Dent surged with six birdie putts and a 65 to grab a one stroke lead at the Byron Nelson Classic at Preston Trail. Arnold Palmer shot 66 as he pressed for his first tour win since 1973 while Barry Jaeckel Orville Moody and Steve Melnyk carded 67. Dent commented on renewing his focus after personal loss and missing exempt status as he targets the $40,000 first prize.
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Indy 500 Draws Record 92 Entries Amid USAC Shakeup
Indianapolis AP report notes record 92 entries for the Indy 500 as registration and technical inspection proceeded after the crash that killed seven USAC officials. Bob Cassaday named registrar-coordinator, Jack Beckley as technical chairman, with ongoing inspections and several cars in various stages of readiness. Janet Guthrie’s Wildcat racer arrives, Guthrie set to race after securing funding, while other teams finalize entries for May 28 start.
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Mosport
Firestone
Beckley
Frank DelRey
Larry Cannon
Cannon
Bill Freeman
Guthrie
Bignotti
Texaco
Reutemann Shines in Monaco Qualifying Amid Tire Debate
Carlos Reutemann posted the fastest Monaco Grand Prix qualifying time amid a tire war between Michelin and Goodyear. He touted Ferrari tires as the edge while rivals Lauda and Andretti trailed. Lauda misstepped on a curb, clocking 1 28.84 as others followed in the tight session. The final grid for Sunday's race will be set in Saturday's one-hour session.
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Gilles Villeneuve
James Hunt
Britain
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Patrick Depailler
Tyrrell
Yarborough Earns Pole at Talladega Race Weekend
Cale Yarborough powered his Oldsmobile 442 to the fastest qualifying lap at the 2.66 mile Alabama International Motor Speedway, securing the pole for Sunday's Winston 500 Grand National stock car race worth 250000 dollars. He said his heart is still racing at 200 mph after the record run.
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Merle Jones Derby bid off in conservative odds and drug scare
Merle Jones, a 1975 foal, did not enter Derby nomination, reflecting owner Lee Hooker’s frugality. Affirmed leads Derby prospects, while Fairmount drugging suspicions shadow racing. SIU Carbondale freshmen breakfast precedes spring intrasquad, with lineup changes and new offensive plans under Coach Rey Dempsey. Decathlon progression at Western Illinois sees Chip Shirley in the hunt for NCAA quota.
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