billrock
08-19-2007, 03:05 AM
On this date in 1978, in the conclusion of their 10-race rivalry, Alydar scored his third "success" against Affirmed in the Travers Stakes at Saratoga, when his adversary was disqualified from first place.
On this date in 1990 Earlie Fires became the eleventh rider in Thoroughbred racing history to register 5,000 victories when he guided Tex's Zing to victory in the ninth race at Arlington.
On this date in 2006 True North Hanover won The Cleveland Classic at Northfield Park in 1:53.1 with Dave Palone in the bike.
On this date in 1990 Earlie Fires became the eleventh rider in Thoroughbred racing history to register 5,000 victories when he guided Tex's Zing to victory in the ninth race at Arlington.
On this date in 2006 True North Hanover won The Cleveland Classic at Northfield Park in 1:53.1 with Dave Palone in the bike.