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Castrodale: 20 reasons to watch Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby

Castrodale: From wacky hats to "the most exciting 2 minutes," the Run for the Roses is a total thrill... Churchill Downs somehow manages to be both timeless and anachronistic. Yes, it now has a set of thickly carpeted luxury suites and the famous twin spires have been refurbished more than Bruce Jenner’s face, but visiting the grounds still feels like you’ve stepped into a time machine that could drop you off anywhere between the late 19th century and the middle of last week.

 

Super Saver wins the 136th Kentucky Derby

Jockey Calvin Borel guides the horse to victory on the inside rail, giving trainer Todd Pletcher his first victory in the Run for the Roses on his 25th try.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Jockey Calvin Borel steered Super Saver through the mud to win his third Kentucky Derby in four years.

 

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