billrock
03-26-2007, 03:08 AM
On this date in 1943 future Triple Crown winner Assault was foaled at King Ranch, Kingsville, Texas.
On this date in 1966 jockey Eddie Maple won his first career race, at Ascot Park in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
On this date in 1992 Henryk de Kwiatkowski purchased Calumet Farm for $17 million at auction. He paid an additional $210,000 for the Calumet name.
Check back on Thursday for more history.
On this date in 1966 jockey Eddie Maple won his first career race, at Ascot Park in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
On this date in 1992 Henryk de Kwiatkowski purchased Calumet Farm for $17 million at auction. He paid an additional $210,000 for the Calumet name.
Check back on Thursday for more history.