COLLINSVILLE — Florent Geroux was prepared for any possible scenario.

The veteran jockey calmly took the easiest possible route in guiding Disco Time to a 5 1/2-length win in the $250,000 St. Louis Derby on Friday afternoon.

Disco Time, racing for the first time in 244 days, bolted to the lead and never looked back to record a gate-to-wire triumph in the 1 1/16-mile test.

The race was part of the 100th anniversary of Fairmount Park, which now goes by the name of Fairmount Park Racing and Casino.

The track is holding a century celebration this weekend with pony rides for kids and plenty of giveaways for the adults. It runs through Saturday.

One of the famous Clydesdale horses was there to pose for pictures Friday.

Geroux, who was a dominant rider in France before achieving major succe

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