Derby favorite proclaimed healthy but exhibits strange behavior

Saturday, May 3, 2003

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Bobby Frankel stood atop a low brick wall alongside his barn Friday morning and issued a challenge to anybody who thinks Empire Maker won't win the Kentucky Derby: "Bet against him at your own risk."

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