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Watch Kentucky Derby Winner California Chrome Fly in Slow Motion

As expected, Kentucky Derby favorite California Chrome won the "Run for the Roses" at Churchill Downs this evening. 

By Adam Chandler
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As expected, Kentucky Derby favorite California Chrome won the "Run for the Roses" at Churchill Downs this evening.

The 5-2 favorite stretched his winning streak to five and Art Sherman, 77, became the oldest winning Derby trainer."

Danza, as in Tony Danza, was the sentimental favorite among many Who's the Boss? enthusiasts, including all-time hat champion Johnny Weir.

Danza finished third in the race. If you blinked (or perhaps went to the bathroom), you might have missed it. Here is the whole kabob:


And if you happen to have the theme from Chariots of Fire queued up, here's a slow-mo take from Wire alum Philip Bump:

Not everyone was a fan:

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