billrock
07-18-2007, 03:29 AM
On this date in 1942 Garden State Park officially opened. A crowd of 31,682 welcomed the return of racing to New Jersey after a 49-year absence.
On this date in 1986 Laughs, driven by Buddy Gilmour, won the Meadowlands Pace in 1:52.1.
On this date in 1989 the last Northern Dancer foal to be sold at public auction, later named Northern Park, was purchased by Zenya Yoshida for $2.8 million. In 30 starts over four years in France, Northern Park compiled a 4-7-4 record.
On this date in 1992 Presidential Ball won the Sheppard final in 1:54.3 at Yonkers.
On this date in 1993 Gary Stevens topped $100 million in purse earnings after winning the seventh race at Hollywood Park aboard Don't Presume (GB).
On this date in 1986 Laughs, driven by Buddy Gilmour, won the Meadowlands Pace in 1:52.1.
On this date in 1989 the last Northern Dancer foal to be sold at public auction, later named Northern Park, was purchased by Zenya Yoshida for $2.8 million. In 30 starts over four years in France, Northern Park compiled a 4-7-4 record.
On this date in 1992 Presidential Ball won the Sheppard final in 1:54.3 at Yonkers.
On this date in 1993 Gary Stevens topped $100 million in purse earnings after winning the seventh race at Hollywood Park aboard Don't Presume (GB).