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Larry Demeritte, 2024 Kentucky Derby trainer whose journey inspired many, dies at 75
Larry Demeritte, whose underdog story inspired horse racing fans across the world prior to Kentucky Derby 2024, died Monday ...
Lexington-based horse trainer Larry Demeritte dies at age 75
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington-based horse trainer Larry Demeritte died Tuesday at age 75 after a decades-long battle with ...
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'He Inspired So Many People': Trainer Larry Demeritte Dies At 75
In 2017, Demeritte was diagnosed with amyloidosis, and given six months. By the time the 2024 Kentucky Derby was approaching, ...
Larry Demeritte, trainer who realized his dream of running a horse in the Kentucky Derby, dies at 75
Larry Demeritte had a goal of running a horse in the Kentucky Derby. The trainer achieved it last year, when West Saratoga finished 12th in the 150th Derby.
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Larry Demeritte, Kentucky Derby 2024 trainer whose journey inspired many, dies at 75
He finally realized it in 2024 when West Saratoga reached the Run for the Roses. West Saratoga, who finished 12th in Kentucky Derby 150, was an $11,000 purchase, leading Demeritte to famously quip ...