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The first pop-up is about thoroughbreds and the history of racing in America leading up the creation of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby.
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All winners don't necessarily start out that way. The next section of Pam's book takes us to the breeding farm and the birth of the new foals. The are just marvelous and reminiscent of the late children's book illustrator Barbara Cooney.
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| Next is the breaking and training of young horses, where rather than a pop-up there are stable doors to open that show the various people who take care of the horses such as grooms, trainers, and vets.
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The fourth section is about jockeys, owners, and racing silks where you can pull a tab to make the race horse run.
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Part five is all about the Kentucky Derby traditions including the Derby Festival, the Pegasus Parade, and other events held in Louisville during the Festival with a pop-up of the parade and balloon race.
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| Next is a pop-up of the horses in the paddock on Derby Day with information about what goes on that day, ending with "Riders up!"
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Section seven is the race itself with a huge pop-up of the infield, toteboard, and the horses in the stretch with information about the running of the race itself. Also included is an excellent flip book showing an animation of a horse's running stride!
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The final scene is the Derby trophy surrounded by roses and photos of several past Kentucky Derby winners from Aristides to Smarty Jones.
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