Product Details

1957 Kentucky Derby media and press guide issued for the 83rd running at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Approximately 8.5 x 5.5 inches with 144 numbered pages. Compiled specifically for newspapers, radio and television broadcasters, this reference booklet documents Kentucky Derby history from 1875 through 1956 with past race results, winners, pedigrees, wagering statistics, Derby Day weather, historical records and photographs. Attractive illustrated Churchill Downs cover. A great piece of vintage horse racing, Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs ephemera. Cover has edge and corner wear, scattered spotting, discoloration and small stains. Interior pages show age toning, foxing/spotting, occasional stains, edge wear and some creasing. There is handwritten family information on the inside rear cover. See pictures for further details on condition.