Racing History Highlights – December 31-January 14
…surpassed the old record, set by Chris McCarron, by 52. Jan. 1, 1942: Racing in California was officially canceled. On Dec. 16, the West Coast military authorities had requested that…
…surpassed the old record, set by Chris McCarron, by 52. Jan. 1, 1942: Racing in California was officially canceled. On Dec. 16, the West Coast military authorities had requested that…
…a single racing season. Affirmed was later voted Horse of the Year off this convincing victory over Spectacular Bid, who was named champion three-year-old. Oct. 6, 1989: Parimutuel racing returned…
…trailer on the grounds. It was space he shared joyously with horses – not a surprise given the fact he spent more than four decades involved in harness racing –…
Oct. 4, 1762: Nineteen members of England’s Jockey Club announced an agreement at Newmarket to register their racing colors for purposes of distinguishing runners among a field of horses. The…
…many issues impacting the horse in the current racing environment. “Standardbred racehorses typically race more often and experience longer careers than other racing breeds,” said Dr. Scott Palmer, the AAEP…
…Thoroughbred racing. The Board’s powers extended to matters of licensing; allotment of racing dates; and the regulation of purse payments. The Board, as the governing body for racing, was succeeded…
…racing’s first millionaire horse. July 14, 1999: Television Games Network (TVG) made its official debut with horse racing programming available to 1.1 million C-band satellite homes though Superstar/Netlink Group, the…
…assume the management of racing, previously overseen by the Board of Control. Included in The Jockey Club’s functions were licensing, allotment of racing dates, appointment of officials and the interpretation…
…Maple substituting for Ron Turcotte, who was sidelined by a suspension, Secretariat concluded his racing career with a 6 1-2-length victory in the Canadian International Championship Stakes at Woodbine Racecourse….
…going to need it. Photo Op The pro: Carol Ellis, a top barrel racing competitor. The show: The 1983 Fort Smith Futurity, Fort Smith, Colorado. The blooper: Carol–one hand in…