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Mine That Bird wins 135th Kentucky Derby

Mine That Bird swept to victory in the 135th Kentucky Derby, in one of the biggest upsets in Derby history.

The Birdstone colt was piloted by Kentucky Oaks winner and previous Derby winner Calvin Borel, who won the Ketnucky Oaks yesterday.

Mine that Bird went off at 50-1.

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This story was originally published May 2, 2009 at 8:43 AM with the headline "Mine That Bird wins 135th Kentucky Derby."

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