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Manuel Wins!

Kentucky Derby 25
1899

Start good. MANUEL broke in front, was taken back and HIS LORDSHIP moved to the fore after a quarter. The wraps were taken off MANUEL and he was on top by two lengths after three-quarters. He was never extended as he crossed the finished line two lengths in front of CORSINI which was six to the good of MAZO.

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Trainer

Robert Walden

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Jockey

Fred Taral

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1874-1899

Kentucky and Louisville's early racing history

Racing in Louisville dates back to 1783 when local sources reported that races were held on Market Street in the downtown area. To alleviate the problems associated with racing on the busy city thoroughfare, a course was developed at the now abandoned Shippingport Island in 1805. Racing was cond1ucted on the island in the Ohio River at what was called the Elm Tree Gardens.

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Kentucky Derby 25 Race Recap

Start good. MANUEL broke in front, was taken back and HIS LORDSHIP moved to the fore after a quarter. The wraps were taken off MANUEL and he was on top by two lengths after three-quarters. He was never extended as he crossed the finished line two lengths in front of CORSINI which was six to the good of MAZO.