On This Day In (Racing) History

18/10/1979
Henry Cecil's Kris wins his 7th race of the year (8 runs) in the Challenge Stakes (included Greenham, St James Palace, Sussex and QEII). It gives Mercer his 144th winner of the year and he went on to ride a '4 timer' with two wins for Jeremy Hindley and a walkover for Cecil. He didn't need them or the 20 others he rode before the end of the season as his nearest competitor (Carson) only got to 142. Mercer registered an amazing 27% wins to rides rate.
 
Oct 19

This day in 1990 saw 50-1 shot Generous win the Dewhurst at Newmarket. Paul Cole's colt won the Derby, Irish Derby and King George as a 3yo.
 
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Oct 19

This day in 1990 saw 50-1 shot Generous win the Dewhurst at Newmarket. Paul Cole's colt won the Derby, Irish Derby and King George as a 3yo.
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I was there that day and could not believe the result, thinking he was just a 2yo that would not train on!
Saw him next at Irish Derby defeating Suave Dancer easily enough.
Some racehorse !
 
Oct 20

This day in 1990 saw In The Groove win the Champion Stakes for David Elsworth and Trainglot win the Cesarewitch for Jimmy Fitzgerald.
 
20/10/2007

Attended Championd Day at Newmarket again in the company of Mike Doody R.I.P.
Another great day for the Irish.
New Approach wins Dewhurst from Fast Company, Ravens Pass and Rio De La Plata.
Kitty Matchem won Rockfel at 14/1.
Leg Spinner won Cesarewitch at 12/1 with Al Eile 4th at 28/1.
Literato touched off Eagle Mountain in Champion Stakes.
A beautiful fine sunny day that showed off Newmarket at its best.
 
Oct 22

On this day in 1994 Celtic Swing produced a spectacular display in the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster slamming Annus Mirabilis by 12l.
 
Oct 23

This day in 1990 saw Pat Eddery become only the fourth jockey in Britain to ride 200 winners in a season.
 
Oct 26

On this day in 1991, American jockey Cash Asmussen partnered Seattle Rhyme to victory in the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster.

On this day in 1966, Persian War won at Ascot on his hurdles debut. Today's racing at Chepstow includes the Persian War Novices' Hurdle, held in memory of the triple Champion Hurdle winner.
 
Oct 29

29th October 1983 Desert Orchid won for the first time, a 2m Novice Hurdle at Ascot, beating Lucky Rascal by 20 lengths.

This day in 1985 saw Lester Piggott's first retirement from the saddle only for him to return in 1990 and finally quit in 1995.
 
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Oct 30

1969 saw the first running of the WetherbyPattern Chase (Charlie Hall) in which Arcturus 1968 Scottish National winner beat 1969 Scottish National winner Playlord.
 
oct 31

31/10/1992
Got my first taste of Breeders Cup day at Gulfstream Park.
The Star Spangled Banner played on harmonica over the PA sent chills down my spine.
Lure, Fraise and AP Indy were the star performers and Lester lucky to be alive after Mr Brooks fell in the sprint.
That night there was a street fancy dress party off Miami South Beach for Aids awareness; it probably did more to spread the disease than spread the awareness !
 
Oct 31

On this day 1947 the Australian jockey Edgar Britt rode his 100th winner of the season.Edgar Britt was 100 years old yesterday.
 
Nov 1

Paddy Mullin's brilliant mare Dawn Run won her first race over fences on this day in 1984, in the Nobber Chase at Navan.

On this day 1947 the great American racehorse Man O' War died aged 30. Odds on in all his 21 races, he lost just one, winning $250000.
 
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Nov 2

On this day in 1993, Dermot Weld's Vintage Crop became the first horse trained outside Australasia to win the Melbourne Cup at Flemington.

On this day 1984 Steve Cauthen was crowned Champion jockey, the first American to win the title in England since Danny Maher in 1913.
 
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Nov 4

On this day in 1930 Phar Lap put up perhaps his greatest performance as he defied top weight of 9st 12lb to win the Melbourne Cup.

On this day in 1933 Gordon Richards equalled Fred Archer's season record of 246 wins when El Senor won
 
Nov 5

On this day in 1988, Miesque landed the Breeders' Cup Mile for the second successive year at Churchill Downs.

Lester Piggott 78 today
 
Nov 6

On this day 1970 Red Rum (SP 12 - 1) ,ridden by Tommy Stack,won his first chase , the Town Moor Novices' Chase at Doncaster beating Orient War.

On this day in 1965 Peter Easterby's Stirling won the Emblem H'cap Chase at Wetherby beating National horses Freddie & Brasher .
 
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Nov 6
06/11/1965
Arkle puts up arguably the greatest ever performance by a chaser when winning The Gallagher Chase at Sandown by 20lengths carrying 12-7 ,breaking the course record by 17 seconds (it still stands I believe) . Mill House receiving 16 lbs was beaten 24 lengths.
Check it out on youtube if you have any doubts .
 
Nov 7

7th Nov 1861 first winner of Melbourne Cup was Archer who walked 475 miles in 28 days to get to Flemington. :blink:
 
Nov 8

08/11/1997
Made my second trip to Breeders Cup in Hollywood Park.
Singspiel's injury the previous day took the gloss off for Europeans.
Spinning World won the Mile for Cash easily.
Skip Away ran away with The Classic.
 
Nov 9

On this day in 1985, Joe Mercer rode his last winner in Britain when guiding 20-1 chance Bold Rex to win the November Handicap at Doncaster.
 
Nov 10

On this day in 1973, the magnificent Dahlia recorded another big-race success in the Washington DC International at Laurel Park.
 
Nov 14

On this day in 1998, Cyfor Malta struck in what is now known as the PaddyPower Gold Cup.

On this day in 2006 Desert Orchid passed away.
 
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