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Not published in LIFE. Early birds sleep at the track so they can be first in line at the grandstand admission windows when gates open on Derby morning.

In 1955, photographer John Dominis covered the Kentucky Derby for LIFE. See the photos here.

camping out before the Ketucky Derby in 1955
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Tagged: kentucky derby horse race horses triple crown sports 1950s 1955 photo LIFE magazine at the gates

Posted on May 5, 2012 via LIFE with 112 notes ()

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  camping out before the Ketucky Derby in 1955
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