billrock
06-15-2007, 03:06 AM
On this date in 1963, five weeks prior to his 90th birthday, Hall of Fame trainer "Sunny Jim" Fitzsimmons retired. "Mr. Fitz," as he was also known, trained such outstanding runners as Nashua, Bold Ruler, Johnstown, and Triple Crown winners Gallant Fox and his son Omaha.
On this date in 1977 future rivals Affirmed and Alydar met for the first time, in the Youthful Stakes at Belmont Park. Affirmed triumphed over Alydar, who finished fifth, and went on to win four of their six races together in 1977.
On this date in 2002 Eddie Davis won race number 8,000 by driving Guaranteed Income to victory at Rosecroft.
On this date in 1977 future rivals Affirmed and Alydar met for the first time, in the Youthful Stakes at Belmont Park. Affirmed triumphed over Alydar, who finished fifth, and went on to win four of their six races together in 1977.
On this date in 2002 Eddie Davis won race number 8,000 by driving Guaranteed Income to victory at Rosecroft.