Trainer Johnny Campo's colt wins the Derby, of course f f/^ eez," said Trainer Johnny Campo just before the 107th running of the Kentucky Derby, "this is going to be tougher to win than I thought." Still, Campo never budged in his contention that Pleasant Colony, the Virginia-bred colt trained by the New York-bred Campo, would finish at the head of the jumble of 21 three-year-olds. At 7-to-2 odds, his horse was only the bettors' third favorite, after the paired entry of Proud Appeal and Golden Derby (2-to-1). But the smart money began fluttering in his direction after his startling three-length...
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