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Larry Demeritte, whose underdog story inspired horse racing fans across the world prior to Kentucky Derby 2024, died Monday in Louisville. He was 75. Joey Chestnut devours 70.5 hot dogs to win ...
Larry Demeritte, whose underdog story inspired horse racing fans across the world prior to Kentucky Derby 2024, died Monday in Louisville. He was 75.
Larry Demeritte, Kentucky Derby 2024 trainer whose journey inspired many, dies at 75 Sovereignty skipping Preakness after Kentucky Derby win should lead to change ...
File - Trainer Larry Demeritte watches as Kentucky Derby entrant West Saratoga gets a bath after a workout at Churchill Downs, May 2, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. Credit: AP/Charlie Riedel ...
A Bahamas native, Larry Demeritte moved to the United States in 1976 to chase his dream of reaching the Kentucky Derby. He finally realized it in 2024 when West Saratoga reached the Run for the Roses.
Larry Demeritte jokes that it’s becoming “almost old news” to him. All the attention. All the interviews. All the questions that come his way. It’s part of the territory when you’re a ...
Black Caribbean horse trainer Larry Demeritte from The Bahamas makes Kentucky Derby debut with horse West Saratoga at Kentucky Derby 150.
Larry Demeritte, Kentucky Derby 2024 trainer whose journey inspired many, dies at 75 Sovereignty skipping Preakness after Kentucky Derby win should lead to change ...
West Saratoga's Larry Demeritte will become first Black trainer in the Kentucky Derby in 35 years; it's a dream he's chased since leaving the Bahamas.
West Saratoga's Larry Demeritte will become first Black trainer in the Kentucky Derby in 35 years; it's a dream he's chased since leaving the Bahamas.
West Saratoga's Larry Demeritte will become first Black trainer in the Kentucky Derby in 35 years; it's a dream he's chased since leaving the Bahamas.