billrock
06-23-2007, 03:18 AM
On this date in 1985, with a victory aboard Greinton in the Hollywood Gold Cup, Laffit Pincay Jr. became the second jockey in history to surpass $100 million in purse earnings.
On this date in 1987 Mike Lachance won 12 races at Yonkers Raceway, setting a record for most victories at one track on a single day.
On this date in 2002 Hall of Fame jockey Chris McCarron ended his 28-year riding career after piloting Came Home to an easy win in the Grade III Affirmed Handicap at Hollywood Park. McCarron finished his career with 7,141 victories and his horses earned purses of $264,351,579.
On this date in 1987 Mike Lachance won 12 races at Yonkers Raceway, setting a record for most victories at one track on a single day.
On this date in 2002 Hall of Fame jockey Chris McCarron ended his 28-year riding career after piloting Came Home to an easy win in the Grade III Affirmed Handicap at Hollywood Park. McCarron finished his career with 7,141 victories and his horses earned purses of $264,351,579.