billrock
05-16-2007, 03:11 AM
On this date in 1884 Buchanan became the first maiden to win the Kentucky Derby. Only two other maiden horses have gone on to win the Run for the Roses: Sir Barton in 1919, and Brokers Tip in 1933.
On this date in 1964 Northern Dancer, ridden by Bill Hartack, won the Preakness by 2 1/2 lengths over The Scoundrel.
On this date in 1979 Gary Stevens rode his first career winner, named Lil Star, trained by his father, Ron Stevens, at Les Bois Park.
On this date in 1987 Alysheba, ridden by Chris McCarron, won the Preakness, finishing a half-length ahead of Bet Twice.
On this date in 1998, during Preakness Stakes Day at Pimlico Racecourse, a transformer went down at 1:00 PM, causing a power failure in the grandstand. With temperatures in the 90s, the facility had no operating air-conditioning, lights, closed-circuit television, public address system, elevators, escalators, or betting windows. A record crowd of 91,122 was on hand, and an estimated $1.5 million in on-track handle was lost.
On this date in 1964 Northern Dancer, ridden by Bill Hartack, won the Preakness by 2 1/2 lengths over The Scoundrel.
On this date in 1979 Gary Stevens rode his first career winner, named Lil Star, trained by his father, Ron Stevens, at Les Bois Park.
On this date in 1987 Alysheba, ridden by Chris McCarron, won the Preakness, finishing a half-length ahead of Bet Twice.
On this date in 1998, during Preakness Stakes Day at Pimlico Racecourse, a transformer went down at 1:00 PM, causing a power failure in the grandstand. With temperatures in the 90s, the facility had no operating air-conditioning, lights, closed-circuit television, public address system, elevators, escalators, or betting windows. A record crowd of 91,122 was on hand, and an estimated $1.5 million in on-track handle was lost.