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Always a Runner Wins Kentucky Oaks After Pneumonia Battle

Always a Runner overcame severe pneumonia as a 2-year-old to win the 152nd Kentucky Oaks under jockey Jose Ortiz, marking the first running under lights at Churchill Downs. She remains undefeated in three starts.