billrock
09-11-2007, 03:03 AM
On this date in 1976, in the third race at Latonia, jockey John Oldham and his wife, Suzanne Picou, became the first husband and wife riding team to compete in a parimutuel race together. Oldham finished second aboard Harveys Hope, and Picou rode My Girl Carla to an 11th-place finish.
On this date in 1982 jockey Earlie Fires had his 3,000th career win, aboard Volga Ace, in the fourth race at Arlington Park.
On this date in 1999 Dave Palone won 10 races at the Meadows.
On this date in 1982 jockey Earlie Fires had his 3,000th career win, aboard Volga Ace, in the fourth race at Arlington Park.
On this date in 1999 Dave Palone won 10 races at the Meadows.