SPORTSMANS' PARK 2002
THE ILLINOIS DERBY

At the start of the Illinois Derby,
War Emblem took an uncontested lead into the first turn.
Repent, as is his style, got out of the gate in last, finished second and later it was learned that he chipped an ankle bone that would require surgery.
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War Emblem crosses the wire an easy winner, gate to wire.
Jockey, Larry Sterling Jr. pretty much acting like he's been there before.
Former Illinois Governor, Jim Edgar, presents the trophy to owner Russell Reineman, trainer Frank Springer and jockey, Larry Sterling Jr..
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