billrock
03-10-2007, 03:24 AM
On this date in 1808 Diomed, the winner of the inaugural Epsom Derby in 1780, died in Virginia at age 31. He had been imported to the U.S. 10 years earlier and subsequently became an influential sire.
On this date in 1993, at age 41, jockey Eddie Delahoussaye had his 5,000th career winner, aboard Ackler in the fifth race at Santa Anita. He was the 14th rider in North American Thoroughbred racing to reach that plateau.
On this date in 1993, at age 41, jockey Eddie Delahoussaye had his 5,000th career winner, aboard Ackler in the fifth race at Santa Anita. He was the 14th rider in North American Thoroughbred racing to reach that plateau.