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Old Bones: The Story of Exterminator

'Old Bones' looks at the legendary career of the horse Exterminator.

Aired 12/04/2018

Old Bones: The Story of Exterminator

Upstate History Documentaries

Old Bones: The Story of Exterminator

Special | 1h 14m 17sVideo has Closed Captions

'Old Bones' looks at the legendary career of the horse Exterminator.

In 1918, a 30-1 long shot won the Kentucky Derby. This homely underdog would go on to become one of the most successful racehorses in American history. 'Old Bones' looks at the legendary career of the horse Exterminator, his larger-than-life owner, and the trainer that knew he could win.

Aired 12/04/2018

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Upstate History Documentaries is a local public television program presented by WSKG

Funding for 'Old Bones: The Story of Exterminator' has been provided by: August and Joan Mueller, The Friends of WSKG, and by Viewers Like You. Thank you.

Upstate History Documentaries

Old Bones: The Story of Exterminator

Special | 1h 14m 17sVideo has Closed Captions

In 1918, a 30-1 long shot won the Kentucky Derby. This homely underdog would go on to become one of the most successful racehorses in American history. 'Old Bones' looks at the legendary career of the horse Exterminator, his larger-than-life owner, and the trainer that knew he could win.

Aired 12/04/2018

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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Upstate History Documentaries is a local public television program presented by WSKG

Funding for 'Old Bones: The Story of Exterminator' has been provided by: August and Joan Mueller, The Friends of WSKG, and by Viewers Like You. Thank you.

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