Dust Commander, the 1970 Kentucky Derby champion, remains the only Illinois-bred to win a Triple Crown race

Dust Commander’s compelling 5-length victory as a 15-1 long shot came at a time when Illinois-breds were considered ...
The Blood-Horse

Dust Commander's Remains to Derby Museum

The remains of 1970- Kentucky Derby winner Dust Commander have been relocated to the Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville, Ky., after being discovered at a farm near Paris, Ky. Among those expected to ...
The Courier-Journal

Derby countdown | Dust Commander, 1970

The Courier-Journal is recapping Derby winners in reverse order heading into the 141 st Kentucky Derby on May 2. Today: The 96th winner, Dust Commander (1970) Robert Lehmann’s Dust Commander, a rare ...
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Dust Commander's Derby Trophy to Museum

The Kentucky Derby Museum announced Friday that it has acquired the 1970 Kentucky Derby trophy presented to the owners of Dust Commander after the running of the 96th classic on May 2, 1970. "The ...