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ANNIVERSARY

Twenty-five years ago this week Aga Khan's Blenheim II, 18-1, astounded a crowd of 500,000 by winning the 151st running of the English Derby at Epsom Downs. Blenheim was part of a two horse entry with the main hopes on Rustom Pasha. When Aga Khan led Blenheim II into the winner's circle (above) it was his first of five triumphs in the classic.

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