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Who Won The Derby In 1955?

Swaps. Swaps was a California bred American thoroughbred racehorse. Swap’s became the first “All-California” colt to win the Kentucky Derby. Who won the Epsom Derby in 1955? Phil Drake Phil Drake Trainer François Mathet Record 5: 3-1-0 Major wins Prix La Rochette (1955) Epsom Derby (1955) Grand Prix de Paris (1955) Who won the Derby …

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How Many Florida-Bred Horses Have Won The Kentucky Derby?

six Florida-bred. In addition to the six Florida-bred Derby winners—Silver Charm (1997), Unbridled (1990), Affirmed (1978), Foolish Pleasure (1975), Carry Back (1961), and Needles (1956)—Florida also boasts a Triple Crown winner in Harbor View Farm’s Affirmed, who swept the Kentucky Derby, the Triple Crown (G1), and the Belmont Has a Florida-bred horse ever won Kentucky …

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