The 1934 Kentucky Derby was the 60th running of the

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. The race took place on May 5, 1934. The win by the

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marked the fifth time in Derby history that a woman was the winning owner. Horses Prince Pompey, Thomasville, Howard, Blue Again, & Riskulus were scratched before the race.

Full results

* Winning breeder: F. Wallis Armstrong ( NJ)

References

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