Sports Highlights -The Kentucky Derby
Sports Highlights -The Kentucky Derby
Clip: 355319_1_1
Year Shot: 1957
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1642
Original Film: 030-106-03
HD: N/A
Location: Kentucky
Timecode: 00:35:00 - 00:35:23
The Kentucky Derby provided unsuspected drama for racing fans including veteran trainer, Sony Jams Fitzsimmons. This was the Kentucky Derby that was almost won by Willy Shoemaker on Gallant Men. Willy misjudged the finish and he stood on his irons momentarily and Iron Leash come on to win before the Derby House and other astounded Turf fanciers. Establishing shot - Racing fans are jammed packed at Churchill Down Racing Park for the Kentucky Derby. CUS - Veteran trainer, Sony James Fitzsimmons. MS - Iron Leash and Gallant Men battling out to be the winner of the Kentucky Derby. Iron Leash wins. MS - Iron Leash in the winning circle.