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References
- ↑ Kentucky Derby History, 1985
- ↑ "Derby & Oaks Attendance Since 1980" (PDF). Retrieved 2020-01-24.
- ↑ "1985 Kentucky Derby Results Tables" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-07-14. Retrieved 2012-06-10.
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