That Mr. Murdoch, no novice when it comes to matters of political imagery, allowed himself to be paraded for six hours around the boisterous and bourbon-drenched grounds like a prize horse behind a proud jockey, amounted to a message to more establishment Republicans that, as Mr. Murdoch put it, “I’m very open minded.”

“I thought it would be fun to have him come down,” said Mr. Paul, who wore a powder blue houndstooth blazer, pink tie and Ray-Bans for the occasion.

“I’ve never been to the Kentucky Derby,” explained Mr. Murdoch, who said Mr. Paul invited him about a month ago. “I said absolutely.” He added, “It’s a good thing for me. He’s a very interesting man.”

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