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Proud Citizen's Fast Work Tops Among Derby Horses

An ecstatic D. Wayne Lukas jumped off his pony and declared, "We are very much in the Derby." Lukas was referring to Lexington Stakes winner Proud Citizen, who had just worked 5 furlongs in a quick :58 4/5 in the pre-dawn darkness of Churchill Downs in preparation for Saturday's 128th Kentucky Derby.

 Monday, April 29, 2002

Workout Schedule Revised

Here is a revised workout schedule for horses vying for this year's Kentucky Derby.

 Sunday, April 28, 2002

Wild Horses, It'sallinthechase Work Toward Derby

With the track sealed overnight to block out the rains that soaked Louisville, Ky., there were fast times posted on the Sunday morning workout tab at Churchill Downs.

 Sunday, April 28, 2002

A Cool Day at Churchill; Two Derby Contenders Work

On a cool, windy morning that the horses seemed to like more than the people on the backside of Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby contenders Essence of Dubai and Request for Parole were the only two classic hopefuls working out.

 Thursday, April 25, 2002