1978 Kentucky Derby
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1978-kentucky-derby-164-1319542
title:
1978 Kentucky Derby
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The 1978 Kentucky Derby was the 104th running of the Kentucky Derby. Affirmed, under jockey Steve Cauthen, won the race by 1 1/2 lengths over Alydar. Believe It finished 3rd, 1 1/4 lengths behind Alydar, and 30:1 longshot Darby Creek Road finished 4th. Affirmed won the Triple Crown by defeating Alydar by decreasing margins in the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. 11 horses competed in the race. Alydar went into the race as a 6:5 favorite, despite Affirmed having won 4 of the 6 previous ra
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104th running of the Kentucky Derby
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1978_Kentucky_Derby
date created:
2015-05-17T20:12:58Z
date modified:
2024-08-28T17:59:29Z
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