Day Star (1875–1893) was the winner of the 4th annual

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held at

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on May 21, 1878. He was a chestnut colt that was foaled in

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and was sired by Star Davis (by the successful Glencoe). His

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was Squeeze-'em who was sired by Lexington, a foundation sire of many modern

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lineages. Day Star won the Derby by two lengths in an official time of 2:37.25, beating the race record set by

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in 1875, and winning a total of $4,050. In his career, he had 42 starts, 11 wins, 7 places and 5 shows. A 1910 ''

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'' article states that Day Star was sold after his racing career and stood at stud on a western farm, dying at the age of 18 years in 1893. ''Daily Racing Form.'' "Careers of Kentucky Derby winners." May 19, 1910.
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Pedigree

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