billrock
05-05-2007, 03:09 AM
On this date in 1849 Hambletonian, the most important American Standardbred sire in history and namesake of harness racing's top race for trotters, was born near Sugar Loaf, New York.
On this date in 1934 Brookmeade Stable's Cavalcade won the Kentucky Derby, his third victory in a span of less than two weeks.
On this date in 1973 Secretariat became the first horse to complete the 1 1/4 mile course for the Kentucky Derby in less than two minutes when he won the 99th Run for the Roses in a record 1:59 2/5.
On this date in 1990 Frances Genter, age 92, became the oldest winning owner in Derby history when Unbridled won the 116th renewal of the Run for the Roses.
On this date in 1934 Brookmeade Stable's Cavalcade won the Kentucky Derby, his third victory in a span of less than two weeks.
On this date in 1973 Secretariat became the first horse to complete the 1 1/4 mile course for the Kentucky Derby in less than two minutes when he won the 99th Run for the Roses in a record 1:59 2/5.
On this date in 1990 Frances Genter, age 92, became the oldest winning owner in Derby history when Unbridled won the 116th renewal of the Run for the Roses.