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SPORTS SCENES
Angel Cordero Is Out in Front
And when you're the best jockey in the world, the dark horse is always at your flank
May
1
1984
PETE DEXTER
Marion Ettlinger
Angel Cordero Is Out in Front
PETE DEXTER
May
1
1984
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SPORTS SCENES
Angel Cordero Is Out in Front
And when you're the best jockey in the world, the dark horse is always at your flank
May
1
1984
PETE DEXTER
Marion Ettlinger
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