billrock
04-21-2007, 03:16 AM
On this date in 1923 eight-year-old Exterminator won his 34th stakes victory, the Philadelphia Handicap at Havre de Grace, setting an American record.
On this date in 1973, in a surprising defeat, Secretariat finished third to stablemate Angle Light and runner-up Sham in the Wood Memorial Stakes at Aqueduct, his last start before sweeping the Triple Crown. The following day, Secretariat was found to have had an abscess in his mouth, which may have caused him discomfort while racing.
On this date in 1998 Tim Smith was named Commisioner and Chief Executive Officer of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association.
On this date in 1973, in a surprising defeat, Secretariat finished third to stablemate Angle Light and runner-up Sham in the Wood Memorial Stakes at Aqueduct, his last start before sweeping the Triple Crown. The following day, Secretariat was found to have had an abscess in his mouth, which may have caused him discomfort while racing.
On this date in 1998 Tim Smith was named Commisioner and Chief Executive Officer of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association.