The Horse. In 2 minutes, 37 seconds, Papyrus covered 1 mile 4 furlongs 27 yards and won the English Derby. The record is 2 minutes 34 1/5 seconds by Spion Kop in 1920.
The Owner. Barney Irish, an Irish tenant farmer, poor and almost unknown, is the lucky owner. By winning this race he is lifted to fame and made richer by some tens of thousands of dollars.
The Jockey. Steve Donoghue was the jockey. This is his fifth Derby victory−a feat only twice before equaled: a century ago...
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