billrock
06-26-2007, 03:09 AM
On this date in 1938 Nearco ended his career a perfect 14-for-14 by winning the Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp.
On this date in 1986 Sandy Hawley won his 5,000th career race, aboard Mighty Massa, at Canterbury Downs.
On this date in 1992 Dave Gall became the eighth rider in history to ride 6,000 winners when he rode Nana's Nice Boy to victory at Fairmount Park.
On this date in 1994 Chris McCarron rode his 6,000th career winner, Andestine, in the Milady Handicap at Hollywood Park. He was the 11th rider to reach 6,000 and the third-youngest, behind Bill Shoemaker and Laffit Pincay Jr.
On this date in 2000 Hall of Fame trainer Lucien Laurin, conditioner of 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat, died at the age of 88.
On this date in 1986 Sandy Hawley won his 5,000th career race, aboard Mighty Massa, at Canterbury Downs.
On this date in 1992 Dave Gall became the eighth rider in history to ride 6,000 winners when he rode Nana's Nice Boy to victory at Fairmount Park.
On this date in 1994 Chris McCarron rode his 6,000th career winner, Andestine, in the Milady Handicap at Hollywood Park. He was the 11th rider to reach 6,000 and the third-youngest, behind Bill Shoemaker and Laffit Pincay Jr.
On this date in 2000 Hall of Fame trainer Lucien Laurin, conditioner of 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat, died at the age of 88.