billrock
06-05-2007, 03:07 AM
On this date in 1937 War Admiral became the fourth winner of the Triple Crown, with a win in the Belmont Stakes.
On this date in 1943 Count Fleet ended his racing career by winning the Belmont Stakes by 25 lengths. He was the sixth American Triple Crown winner. Count Fleet was such a heavy favorite for the race, going off at odds of 1-20, that no place or show wagering was allowed.
On this date in 1993 Julie Krone became the first female rider to win a Triple Crown race when she won the Belmont Stakes with Colonial Affair.
On this date in 1999 Charismatic lost his bid to become the 12th Triple Crown winner when he fractured his left front cannon bone and sesamoid while finishing third to Lemon Drop Kid in the Belmont Stakes.
On this date in 1943 Count Fleet ended his racing career by winning the Belmont Stakes by 25 lengths. He was the sixth American Triple Crown winner. Count Fleet was such a heavy favorite for the race, going off at odds of 1-20, that no place or show wagering was allowed.
On this date in 1993 Julie Krone became the first female rider to win a Triple Crown race when she won the Belmont Stakes with Colonial Affair.
On this date in 1999 Charismatic lost his bid to become the 12th Triple Crown winner when he fractured his left front cannon bone and sesamoid while finishing third to Lemon Drop Kid in the Belmont Stakes.