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Giacomo

24 Apr 2015

Flashback Friday: Giacomo Wins the Kentucky Derby

by J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") | posted in: Triple Crown | 0

Ten years ago, the late-running Giacomo pulled off one of the greatest upsets in racing history by rallying to win the 2005 Kentucky Derby (gr. I) by a half-length over fellow longshot Closing Argument. Trained by John Shirreffs and owned … Continued

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