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Dancer’s derby

By Andre Jones | July 18, 2013 11:05 am

Above, War Dancer (6) is able to edge out Jack Milton (5) and Charming Kitten to claim victory in the one and a quarter-mile Virginia Derby and a $500,000 purse. Below, winning jockey Alan Garcia is all smiles as he celebrates in the winner’s circle in front of an estimated 6,000 patrons.

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