• Short Summary

    Lauren wins the 1938 Kentucky Derby.

  • Description

    Titles read: "THE KENTUCKY DERBY".

    Kentucky, United States of America (USA).

    Various shots of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs racecourse. Crowds mill about as the contestants make their way to the starting posts. The horses start off and we see several shots of the race. Lauren (sp?) wins.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    965.48
    Media URN:
    17200
    Group:
    Pathe newsreels
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    29/05/1938
    Sound:
    Sound
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:01:25:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:47:48:00 / 01:49:13:00
    Canister:
    38/42

Comments (1)

  1. Unknown user says

    The race was held on 7 May 1938.

    "Lauren (sp?)" should read Lawrin, ridden by Eddie Arcaro.

    Seen leading the race at 00:51 is Menow, ridden by Raymond Workman.

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