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Kentucky Derby 1930-1939

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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