Still, riders who positioned their mounts near the inside rail in the stretch were forced to try and slop through some deep footing. I've been at home since it snowed. The record was an unexpected birthday present for Mickey Washburn, Compton's agent. Washburn turned 56 on Saturday. Compton celebrated his record-setting win by raising his right hand in jubilation as Lady J was led around the winner's circle.
Big days come and big days go.
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