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Awards And Honors	Kentucky Derby (1978) • Preakness Stakes (1978) • Belmont Stakes (1978) • Triple Crown (1978)

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Field of race horses at the clubhouse turn during the 133rd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville Kentucky May 5, 2007. Thoroughbred horse racing

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