16 Derby Day Magic As for poor old Drongo, although bred in the purple and competing throughout his career only in the highest class events, he had a run of near misses that few have matched. In 37 career starts – all on city tracks, including the Derby and two St Legers – Drongo finished second five times, with seven thirds. He never won a race. OLLIE & ELVIS: 2003 saw Derby favourite Elvstroem come from back in the field to claim his main challenger, Kempinsky, to the delight of an adoring Flemington crowd. (Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
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