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California Chrome won the 140th Kentucky Derby in brilliant fashion at a bright and sunny Churchill Downs

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Wicked Strong, rated by bookmakers as second favorite for the 140th Kentucky Derby, gets a wash on the morning of race, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., May 3, 2014. Wicked Strong's trainer, Jimmy Jerkens, and owner, Don Little Jr., are both sons of accomplished horsemen but neither has had a horse in the Derby field before.JABIN BOTSFORD/The New York Times

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Amanda Triplett wears a traditional derby hat before the 2014 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.Mark Zerof

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A colorfully-dressed patron walks in the paddock area on the day of the 140th Kentucky Derby, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., May 3, 2014. A pin shows support for Danza, a horse considered by bookmakers as one of the top contenders in a field which California Chrome is still rated a strong favorite to win.JABIN BOTSFORD/The New York Times

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Tracy Abney wears a derby hat before the 2014 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.Mark Zerof

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Sharon Ainslie looks around the paddock before the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.David J. Phillip/The Associated Press

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Jaclyn Linde of Madison, Wis. lays in the sun before the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.David Goldman/The Associated Press

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Frank Ortiz heads to the infield before the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.Charlie Riedel/The Associated Press

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Spectators wear colorful pants before the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.David Goldman/The Associated Press

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Fans make wagers before the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.Charlie Riedel/The Associated Press

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The NHL's Stanley Cup sits in a red carpet area at Churchill Downs on the day of the 140th Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Ky., May 3, 2014. After the scratch of Pablo Del Monte, the Derby field stands at 19 horses, with California Chrome still a strong favorite with bookmakers.JABIN BOTSFORD/The New York Times

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A man looks over a racing program before the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.Charlie Riedel/The Associated Press

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California Chrome jockey Victor Espinoza leads in the 2014 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.Mark Zerof

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Irad Ortzi, Jr. aboard Uncle Sigh (3) and Martin Garcia aboard Chitu (13) lead the field through turn one during the 2014 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.Jamie Rhodes

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Victor Espinoza rides California Chrome to a victory during the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.David J. Phillip/The Associated Press

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Victor Espinoza rides California Chrome to a victory during the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.Darron Cummings/The Associated Press

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Victor Espinoza aboard California Chrome (5) celebrates as they cross the finish line to win the 2014 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.Jerry Lai

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