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DERBY MASTERS THE PREAKNESS
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May 26, 1975
The bettors didn't like him, but a solid colt named Master Derby refuted his 23-to-1 odds by upsetting Foolish Pleasure
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May 26, 1975

Derby Masters The Preakness

The bettors didn't like him, but a solid colt named Master Derby refuted his 23-to-1 odds by upsetting Foolish Pleasure

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Smiley Adams, all smiles, said he wanted time to make up his mind about the Belmont. Even if it took a "best" ride to win the Derby and the Preakness, Adams must know that it takes a combination of best ride and best horse to win the Belmont. "That's what I hear tell," he grinned. Then, patting McHargue with affection, he added, "This jock here, he couldn't have rode him no better than today. What more can I say?"

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