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The Kentucky Derby has a secret Latino history

  • Written by E. Gabrielle Kuenzli, Associate Professor, History Department, University of South Carolina
Derby frontrunner Game Winner comes from a bloodline of Latin American racehorse excellence.Gonzalo Anteliz Jr., Author provided

This Triple Crown season, which opens on May 4 with the Kentucky Derby, horses with Latin American bloodlines are among the top favorites.

Two 2019 derby contenders – Vekoma and Game Winner – are half...

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