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Kentucky Derby

The 129th running of the Kentucky Derby took place on May 3, 2003 at Churchill

Downs, Louisville, Kentucky. Security was of great concern and Security

announced:

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The security procedures for the May 3 Kentucky Derby will again

include magnetic wand searches of all persons entering the track

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s grandstand,

clubhouse and infield; limits on the types of items that may be carried into the

track by patrons; and continued high visibility of uniformed security personnel

throughout the track.

”

No one could tell me whether or not corkscrews would be allowed. I did learn

that the list of banned items included: Weapons of any kind (includes all knives

and scissors), bottles and cans of any kind, thermoses, coolers, grills, backpacks,

luggage, wagons, and umbrellas.

The Kentucky Derby kicks off the season for Triple Crown hopefuls. The Derby

is followed by the Preakness and Belmont races. Horses winning all three go

down in the books as

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Triple Crown

”

winners.

There have been eleven Triple Crown winners.

None of them were named Corkscrew.

No horse named Corkscrew has run in any of the Triple Crown races.