billrock
06-24-2007, 03:06 AM
On this date in 1952 Eddie Arcaro rode his 3,000th career winner at Arlington Park. He was the first American-born rider to reach that mark.
On this date in 1977 Alydar, at odds of 2.10-1, broke his maiden by 6 3/4 lengths at Belmont Park.
On this date in 1979 Affirmed, ridden by Laffit Pincay Jr., became the first horse to top $2 million in earnings after he won the Hollywood Gold Cup.
On this date in 1990 Criminal Type became the first horse to win consecutive $1 million races after capturing the Hollywood Gold Cup. He had previously won the $1 million Pimlico Special on May 12.
On this date in 1977 Alydar, at odds of 2.10-1, broke his maiden by 6 3/4 lengths at Belmont Park.
On this date in 1979 Affirmed, ridden by Laffit Pincay Jr., became the first horse to top $2 million in earnings after he won the Hollywood Gold Cup.
On this date in 1990 Criminal Type became the first horse to win consecutive $1 million races after capturing the Hollywood Gold Cup. He had previously won the $1 million Pimlico Special on May 12.