billrock
05-23-2007, 03:11 AM
On this date in 1936 Rushaway, ridden by John Longden, won his second derby in as many days, taking the 1 1/4 mile Latonia Derby at Latonia in Covington, Ky. Rushaway had won the 1 1/8 mile Illinois Derby, run at Aurora, outside Chicago, the previous day.
On this date in 1992 jockey Jacinto Vasquez had his 5,000th career winner, aboard Susan Pixum, at Calder Racecourse.
Also on this date in 1992 Angel Cordero Jr. made his first start as a trainer, with Puchinito, who finished fifth in the fifth race at Belmont Park.
On this date in 1992 jockey Jacinto Vasquez had his 5,000th career winner, aboard Susan Pixum, at Calder Racecourse.
Also on this date in 1992 Angel Cordero Jr. made his first start as a trainer, with Puchinito, who finished fifth in the fifth race at Belmont Park.