All newsreel highlights, not complete except where noted.
1930: Gallant Fox:
He was the second Triple Crown winner.
1931: Twenty Grand (almost complete footage):
1932: Burgoo King:
1933: Brokers Tip, in one of the most notorious races of all time:
This is the legendary "fighting finish." Broker's Tip I believe was a maiden going into the race and never won another.
1934: Cavalcade:
1935: Omaha:
Omaha was the only Triple Crown winning son of a Triple Crown winner. Gallant Fox, 1930 winner, was his sire.
1936: Bold Venture:
1937: War Admiral (complete race, with one very brief crowd shot):
1938: Lawrin:
1939: Johnstown:
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