billrock
08-29-2007, 03:10 AM
On this date in 1894 Robert J paced a mile in 2:03 3/4 to set the world record at Fort Wayne, Indiana.
On this date in 1987 Charlie Whittingham became the first trainer to surpass 500 stakes wins when he sent Ferdinand to victory in the Cabrillo Handicap at Del Mar.
On this date in 1993 Laffit Pincy Jr., 46, became the second rider in North American racing history to ride 8,000 winners when he rode El Toreo to victory in the seventh race at Del Mar. Bill Shoemaker was the first to hit 8,000, a feat he accomplished in 1981 at age 49.
On this date in 1987 Charlie Whittingham became the first trainer to surpass 500 stakes wins when he sent Ferdinand to victory in the Cabrillo Handicap at Del Mar.
On this date in 1993 Laffit Pincy Jr., 46, became the second rider in North American racing history to ride 8,000 winners when he rode El Toreo to victory in the seventh race at Del Mar. Bill Shoemaker was the first to hit 8,000, a feat he accomplished in 1981 at age 49.