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Aristides Defeated 14 Rivals RivalsCHURCHILL CHURCHILL DOWNS Louisville Ky April 30 Aristides victor in the inaugural Kentucky Derby way back in 1875 defeated 14 rivals His running mate Chesapeake was listed among the also rans Owner H P Gratb who had expected to win with Chesa ¬ peake was the first ownertrainer to have one of his charges give him what is known in these parts as the Derby Surprise With Chesapeake beaten McGraths Aristides went on to win by a length under jockey O Lewis according to the available au ¬ thentic records of the initial Derby
