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Veteran Duke Of Firenze dashes to it to book Derby day date
Duke Of Firenze returns to the winner's enclosure for the first time in two yearsCredit: Andrew Dietz
It just would not be Derby day without Duke Of Firenze running in the Epsom Dash.
The popular ten-year-old was in danger of missing out on a race he has become synonymous with, but a first victory in two years should secure his place in one of the fastest sprints around.
Duke Of Firenze has run in the Dash five times, winning it back in 2013 for Sir Michael Stoute and finishing third twice for David Griffiths.
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