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billrock
05-19-2007, 03:03 AM
On this date in 1961 Bill Shoemaker notched his 4,000th career win aboard Guaranteeya at Hollywood Park.

On this date in 1964 Laffit Pincay Jr. won his first race, aboard Huelen, riding at Presidente Remon in Panama.

On this date in 1973 Secretariat, ridden by Ron Turcotte, rallied from last with a powerful move on the clubhouse turn to win the Preakness by 2 1/2 lengths over Sham.

On this date in 1979 Spectacular Bid, ridden by Ron Franklin, won the Preakness by an easy 5 1/2 lengths over Golden Act.