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native dancer big bet that lost

Postby stancaris » Sat Dec 24, 2016 9:32 am

To all: Does anybody here have any information about a guy named Thomas Salerno who lost a 17 thousand dollar win bet on Native Dancer to win the Ky Derby of 1953. The story I was told is----he sold his house and wagered all that cash on the Dancer to win the roses. Then had a stroke a few days later. Any info regarding the above would be appreciated.