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Downey: Who'll Get to the Eighth Pole First?

Updated: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 9:40 AM
Posted: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 9:40 AM
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By Dick Downey

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In 52 of the last 55 runnings of the Kentucky Derby, the winner was either on the lead with an eighth of a mile to go in the race, within a length of the lead, or running second although more than a length off the leader at that point. In all, 41 of the last 55 winners, or 75%, were on the lead at the eighth pole. More

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