A Bahamas native, Larry Demeritte moved to the United States in 1976 to chase his dream of reaching the Kentucky Derby. He finally realized it in 2024 when West Saratoga reached the Run for the Roses.

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Larry Demeritte, whose underdog story inspired horse racing fans across the world prior to Kentucky Derby 2024, died Monday in Louisville. He was 75.

A Bahamas native, Larry Demeritte moved to the United States in 1976 to chase his dream of reaching the Kentucky Derby. He finally realized it in 2024 when West Saratoga reached the Run for the Roses.

2024 Kentucky Derby prize money The total purse for the Kentucky Derby is up to $5 million for the 2024 race , representing a $2 million raise from the 2023 purse. The winner will take home $3.1 ...

2024 Kentucky Derby prize money The total purse for the Kentucky Derby is up to $5 million for the 2024 race , representing a $2 million raise from the 2023 purse. The winner will take home $3.1 ...

Encino, who won the Lexington Stakes, has been scratched from the 2024 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Epic Ride enters Saturday's field.

Stephen Foster Day at Churchill Downs in Louisville on Saturday will provide a flood of memories for those who enjoyed Kentucky Derby week in 2024.. The top two finishers from last year’s Run ...

West Saratoga, who finished 12th in Kentucky Derby 150, was an $11,000 purchase, leading Demeritte to famously quip, “I have champagne tastes with a beer budget.” Demeritte became the first Black ...