Horse Races of possible interest

1957 Kentucky Derby which Blacklick Township native Bill Hartack won and in which Willie Shoemaker blundered. Hartack won in 1957, 1964, and 1969 against famous jockies like Eddie Arcaro and Willie Shoemaker. He also won in 1960 and 1962 for a total of five wins. Double-click the Play control > to start the video.

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1969 Kentucky Derby with Hartack the winner, his fifth and final Kentucky Derby win. Double-click the Play control > to start the video.

 

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Click here for the post about Hartack's death and links to other Home Page sites about him.

— Frank Charney

 

This day in history

1759: George Washington married Martha Dandridge Custis, a widow with two children.

1878: Writer and poet Carl Sandbueg was born.

1912: New Mexico became the 47th state.