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billrock
09-05-2007, 03:00 AM
On this date in 1895 Azote became the fastest gelding trotter in history by finishing a time trial in 2:04 3/4 at Galesburg, Illinois.

On this date in 2004 Rockingham Park became one of only three tracks in history to race standardbreds and thoroughbreds on the same card. Three thoroughbred races on the turf course followed eight harness races on the main track.