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| What to know about the Derby | | | It's a wonderful time of year. The weather's getting warmer, school's almost out and across the United States, people are breaking out their fancy hats and fresh mint springs in preparation for the Kentucky Derby. |
| Former racehorses get second chance at life | | | Wooden Phone was never asked whether he wanted to race. Born in 1997, the dull-brown thoroughbred didn't show initial signs of greatness, but the horse would net more than $800,000 in winnings during his career. |
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