EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 23 MIN
The Horse That Broke Vegas
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In 1913, a three-legged racehorse named Exterminator shouldn't have even been allowed on the track. Instead, he became the longest-shot Kentucky Derby winner in history and sparked a gambling frenzy that nearly collapsed the betting system. This is the story of the most impossible upset that horse racing tried to forget. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In 1913, a three-legged racehorse named Exterminator shouldn't have even been allowed on the track. Instead, he became the longest-shot Kentucky Derby winner in history and sparked a gambling frenzy that nearly collapsed the betting system. This is the story of the most impossible upset that horse racing tried to forget.
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