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New Book Captures Spirit of a Derby Winner

Brian O'Keefe
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WDCB

Saturday, horse racing fans and casual observers alike will turn their attention to the first race of this year’s Triple-Crown campaign. Last year’s Kentucky Derby winner is the subject of a new book. Illinois Public Radio's Brian O’Keefe spoke with the author for this story.

New York Times sports reporter Joe Drape’s book “American Pharoah" is available in bookstores and online.