In the oldest type of horse racing, the rider sits astride the horse; in the other type of race, best known as harness racing, the driver sits in a sulky— a two-wheeled vehicle attached by shafts and traces to the horse. In the former type, a Thoroughbred horse is raced over either a track or a course of jumps and turns (steeplechase). Harness horses can be trotters or pacers and are Standardbred horses raced on a track.
The English Thoroughbred classics. The races are run by 3-year-old colts and fillies. The Derby, first run in 1780, is run at Epsom Downs, Surrey, over 1/2 miles. The Oaks (for fillies only), also run at Epsom Downs, was first run in 1779; the oldest of the English races, however, is the St. Leger (1776). It is run over 1 mile 61/2 furlongs at Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The 2,000 Guineas (1809) is run over 1 mile at Newmarket, Suffolk. A horse that wins the Derby, the St. Leger, and the 2,000 Guineas all in one year is said to have won the British Triple Crown.
The American Thoroughbred classics. The Kentucky Derby, a Triple Crown event first run in 1875 and perhaps the best known of American horse races, is raced at Churchill Downs in Louisville KY, over a 10-furlong (11/4-mile) track. Another of the Triple Crown classics, the Preakness Stakes, was instituted in 1873; it is run over 9V2 furlongs (13/16 miles) at Pimlico Race Track in Baltimore MD. The third Triple Crown event is the 12-furlong (11/2-mile) Belmont Stakes, established in 1867. It is run at Belmont Park Race Track, Long Island NY. All three events are for 3-year-old horses.
Australian Thoroughbred racing. The Victoria Racing Club’s Melbourne Cup, first run in 1861, is one of the world’s great handicap races. The day on which it is held (the first Tuesday in November) is a public holiday in Melbourne, VIC.
Dubai World Cup, first run in 1996, is the world’s richest horse race ($6 million in 2007). The 2,000-m (about 11/4-mi) race is held on the dirt track at the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is open to four-year-old and older Thoroughbred horses.
The Grand National, the world’s mostsignificantand widely followed steeplechase race, has been run annually at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England, since 1839. The race, which includes 30 jumps, is run over a traditional distance of 4 miles 4 furlongs.
Harness racing. In the United States, the Hambletonian Trot is probably the most prestigious of harness races. It was established in 1926, was raced in New York, Kentucky, and Illinois, and is now run at the Meadowlands in New Jersey.
Horse Racing
Major Thoroughbred Race Winners 2007-08
DATE |
United States RACE |
WINNER |
JOCKEY |
4 Aug 2007 |
John C. Mabee Handicap |
Precious Kitten |
Rafael Bejarano |
5 Aug 2007 |
Haskell Invitational Handicap |
Any Given Saturday |
Garrett Gomez |
11 Aug 2007 |
Arlington Million Stakes |
Jambalaya |
Robby Albarado |
11 Aug 2007 |
Beverly D. Stakes |
Royal Highness |
Rene Douglas |
11 Aug 2007 |
Secretariat Stakes |
Shamdinan |
Julien Leparoux |
11 Aug 2007 |
Sword Dancer Invitational Stakes |
Grand Couturier |
Calvin Borel |
18 Aug 2007 |
Alabama Stakes |
Lady Joanne |
Calvin Borel |
18 Aug 2007 |
Del Mar Oaks |
Rutherienne |
Corey Nakatani |
19 Aug 2007 |
Pacific Classic Stakes |
Student Council |
Richard Migliore |
24 Aug 2007 |
Personal Ensign Handicap |
Miss Shop |
Javier Castellano |
25 Aug 2007 |
Travers Stakes |
Street Sense |
Calvin Borel |
1 Sep 2007 |
Woodward Stakes |
Lawyer Ron |
John Velazquez |
8 Sep 2007 |
Man o’ War Stakes |
Doctor Dino |
Olivier Peslier |
8 Sep 2007 |
Ruffian Handicap |
Ginger Punch |
Rafael Bejarano |
29 Sep 2007 |
Flower Bowl Invitational |
Lahudood |
Alan Garcia |
29 Sep 2007 |
Goodwood Handicap |
Tiago |
Mike Smith |
29 Sep 2007 |
Yellow Ribbon Stakes |
Nashoba’s Key |
Joseph Talamo |
30 Sep 2007 |
Beldame Stakes |
Unbridled Belle |
Ramon Dominguez |
30 Sep 2007 |
Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes |
Curlin |
Robby Albarado |
30 Sep 2007 |
Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational Stakes |
English Channel |
John Velazquez |
30 Sep 2007 |
Vosburgh Stakes |
Fabulous Strike |
Ramon Dominguez |
5 Oct 2007 |
Alcibiades Stakes |
Country Star |
Rafael Bejarano |
6 Oct 2007 |
Champagne Stakes |
War Pass |
Cornelio Velasquez |
6 Oct 2007 |
Frizette Stakes |
Indian Blessing |
Garrett Gomez |
6 Oct 2007 |
Lane’s End Breeders’ Futurity |
Wicked Style |
Robby Albarado |
6 Oct 2007 |
Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes |
Purim |
Jamie Theriot |
7 Oct 2007 |
Ancient Title Stakes |
Idiot Proof |
David Romero Flores |
7 Oct 2007 |
Spinster Stakes |
Panty Raid |
Garrett Gomez |
13 Oct 2007 |
Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes |
Bit of Whimsy |
Javier Castellano |
27 Oct 2007 |
Breeders’ Cup Classic |
Curlin |
Robby Albarado |
27 Oct 2007 |
Breeders’ Cup Distaff |
Ginger Punch |
Rafael Bejarano |
27 Oct 2007 |
Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf |
Lahudood |
Alan Garcia |
27 Oct 2007 |
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile |
War Pass |
Cornelio Velasquez |
27 Oct 2007 |
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies |
Indian Blessing |
Garrett Gomez |
27 Oct 2007 |
Breeders’ Cup Mile |
Kip Deville |
Cornelio Velasquez |
27 Oct 2007 |
Breeders’ Cup Sprint |
Midnight Lute |
Garrett Gomez |
27 Oct 2007 |
Breeders’ Cup Turf |
English Channel |
John Velazquez |
23 Nov 2007 |
Citation Handicap |
Lang Field |
Jon Court |
24 Nov 2007 |
Cigar Mile Handicap |
Daaher |
Michael Luzzi |
25 Nov 2007 |
Hollywood Derby |
Daytona |
Mike Smith |
25 Nov 2007 |
Matriarch Stakes |
Precious Kitten |
Rafael Bejarano |
22 Dec 2007 |
CashCall Futurity |
Into Mischief |
Victor Espinoza |
2 Feb 2008 |
Donn Handicap |
Spring At Last |
Eibar Coa |
1 Mar 2008 |
Frank E. Kilroe Mile Handicap |
Ever a Friend |
Tyler Baze |
1 Mar 2008 |
Santa Anita Handicap |
Heatseeker |
Rafael Bejarano |
8 Mar 2008 |
Santa Anita Oaks |
Ariege |
Corey Nakatani |
9 Mar 2008 |
Santa Margarita Invitational Handicap |
Nashoba’s Key |
Garrett Gomez |
29 Mar 2008 |
Florida Derby |
Big Brown |
Kent Desormeaux |
5 Apr 2008 |
Apple Blossom Handicap |
Zenyatta |
Mike Smith |
5 Apr 2008 |
Ashland Stakes |
Little Belle |
Rajiv Maragh |
5 Apr 2008 |
Carter Handicap |
Bustin Stones |
Edgar Prado |
5 Apr 2008 |
Santa Anita Derby |
Colonel John |
Corey Nakatani |
5 Apr 2008 |
Wood Memorial Stakes |
Tale of Ekati |
Edgar Prado |
11 Apr 2008 |
Maker’s Mark Mile Stakes |
Kip Deville |
Cornelio Velasquez |
12 Apr 2008 |
Blue Grass Stakes |
Monba |
Edgar Prado |
2 May 2008 |
Kentucky Oaks |
Proud Spell |
Gabriel Saez |
3 May 2008 |
Humana Distaff Stakes |
Intangaroo |
Alonso Quinonez |
United States
DATE |
RACE |
WINNER |
JOCKEY |
3 May 2008 |
Kentucky Derby1 |
Big Brown |
Kent Desormeaux |
3 May 2008 |
Turf Classic Stakes |
Einstein |
Robby Albarado |
17 May 2008 |
Preakness Stakes1 |
Big Brown |
Kent Desormeaux |
26 May 2008 |
Gamely Stakes |
Precious Kitten |
Rafael Bejarano |
26 May 2008 |
Metropolitan Handicap |
Devine Park |
Alan Garcia |
26 May 2008 |
Shoemaker Mile Stakes |
Daytona |
Alex Solis |
7 Jun 2008 |
Belmont Stakes1 |
Da’ Tara |
Alan Garcia |
7 Jun 2008 |
Charles Whittingham Memorial Handicap |
Artiste Royal |
David Romero Flores |
7 Jun 2008 |
Just a Game Stakes |
Ventura |
Garrett Gomez |
7 Jun 2008 |
Manhattan Handicap |
Dancing Forever |
Rene Douglas |
14 Jun 2008 |
Ogden Phipps Handicap |
Ginger Punch |
Rafael Bejarano |
14 Jun 2008 |
Stephen Foster Handicap |
Curlin |
Robby Albarado |
28 Jun 2008 |
Hollywood Gold Cup Stakes |
Mast Track |
Tyler Baze |
28 Jun 2008 |
Suburban Handicap |
Frost Giant |
Rudy Rodriguez |
5 Jul 2008 |
American Oaks Invitational Stakes |
Pure Clan |
Julien Leparoux |
5 Jul 2008 |
Triple Bend Invitational Handicap |
Street Boss |
David Romero Flores |
5 Jul 2008 |
United Nations Stakes |
Presious Passion |
Eddie Castro |
5 Jul 2008 |
Vanity Handicap |
Zenyatta |
Mike Smith |
12 Jul 2008 |
Man o’ War Stakes |
Red Rocks |
Javier Castellano |
12 Jul 2008 |
Princess Rooney Handicap |
Mistical Plan |
Corey Nakatani |
19 Jul 2008 |
Coaching Club American Oaks |
Music Note |
Javier Castellano |
20 Jul 2008 |
Eddie Read Handicap |
Monzante |
Rafael Bejarano |
26 Jul 2008 |
Diana Stakes |
Forever Together |
Julien Leparoux |
26 Jul 2008 |
Whitney Handicap |
Commentator |
John Velazquez |
27 Jul 2008 |
Bing Crosby Handicap |
Street Boss |
David Romero Flores |
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Canada |
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5 Aug 2007 |
Breeders’ Stakes |
Marchfield |
Patrick Husbands |
16 Sep 2007 |
Woodbine Mile Stakes |
Shakespeare |
Garrett Gomez |
21 Oct 2007 |
Canadian International Stakes |
Cloudy’s Knight |
Ramsey Zimmerman |
21 Oct 2007 |
E.P. Taylor Stakes |
Mrs. Lindsay |
Johnny Murtagh |
22 Jun 2008 |
Queen’s Plate Stakes |
Not Bourbon |
Jono Jones |
13 Jul 2008 |
Prince of Wales Stakes |
Harlem Rocker |
Eibar Coa |
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England |
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21 Aug 2007 |
Juddmonte International Stakes |
Authorized |
Frankie Dettori |
23 Aug 2007 |
Nunthorpe Stakes |
Kingsgate Native |
Jimmy Quinn |
15 Sep 2007 |
St. Leger Stakes2 |
Lucarno |
Jimmy Fortune |
29 Sep 2007 |
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes |
Ramonti |
Frankie Dettori |
3 May 2008 |
2,000 Guineas2 |
Henrythenavigator |
Johnny Murtagh |
4 May 2008 |
1,000 Guineas |
Natagora |
Christophe Lemaire |
7 Jun 2008 |
The Derby2 |
New Approach |
Kevin Manning |
19 Jun 2008 |
Ascot Gold Cup |
Yeats |
Johnny Murtagh |
5 Jul 2008 |
Coral-Eclipse Stakes |
Mount Nelson |
Johnny Murtagh |
26 Jul 2008 |
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth |
Duke of Marmalade |
Johnny Murtagh |
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Stake |
|
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30 Jul 2008 |
Sussex Stakes |
Henrythenavigator |
Johnny Murtagh |
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Ireland |
|
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8 Sep 2007 |
Irish Champion Stakes |
Dylan Thomas |
Kieren Fallon |
15 Sep 2007 |
Irish St. Leger |
Yeats |
Kieren Fallon |
24 May 2008 |
Irish 2,000 Guineas |
Henrythenavigator |
Johnny Murtagh |
25 May 2008 |
Irish 1,000 Guineas |
Halfway to Heaven |
Seamus Heffernan |
29 Jun 2008 |
Irish Derby |
Frozen Fire |
Seamus Heffernan |
13 Jul 2008 |
Irish Oaks |
Moonstone |
Jonny Murtagh |
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France |
|
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12 Aug 2007 |
Prix du Haras de Fresnay-le- |
Manduro |
Stephane Pasquier |
|
Buffard |
|
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7 Oct 2007 |
Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe |
Dylan Thomas |
Kieren Fallon |
7 Oct 2007 |
Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere |
Rio de la Plata |
Frankie Dettori |
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(Grand Criterium) |
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28 Oct 2007 |
Prix Royal-Oak |
Allegretto |
Ryan Moore |
27 Apr 2008 1 1 ay 2008 11 May 2008 18 May 2008 1Jun 2008 8 Jun 2008 29 Jun 2008 14 Jul 2008 |
Prix Ganay Poule d’Essai des Poulains Poule d’Essai des Pouliches Prix Saint-Alary Prix du Jockey Club Prix de Diane Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud Grand Prix de Paris |
France Duke of Marmalade Falco Zarkava Belle et Celebre Vision d’Etat Zarkava Youmzain Montmartre |
Johnny Murtagh Olivier Peslier Christophe Soumillon Christophe Lemaire Ioritz Mendizabal Christophe Soumillon Richard Hughes Christophe Soumillon |
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2 Sep 2007 23 Sep 2007 6 Jul 2008 |
Grosser Preis von Baden Preis von Europa Deutsches Derby |
Germany |
Quijano Schiaparelli Kamsin |
Andrasch Starke Andrasch Starke Andrasch Starke |
14 Oct 2007 11 May 2008 |
Gran Premio del Jockey Club Derby Italiano |
Italy |
Schiaparelli Cima de Triomphe |
Andrasch Starke Silvano Mulas |
20 Oct 2007 27 Oct 2007 6 Nov 2007 |
Caulfield Cup Cox Plate Melbourne Cup |
Australia |
Master O’Reilly El Segundo Efficient |
Vlad Duric Luke Nolen Michael Rodd |
29 Mar 2008 29 Mar 2008 29 Mar 2008 29 Mar 2008 29 Mar 2008 29 Mar 2008 |
United Arab Emirates Dubai Duty Free Jay Peg Dubai Golden Shaheen Benny the Bull Dubai Sheema Classic Sun Classique Dubai World Cup Curlin Godolphin Mile Diamond Stripes UAE Derby Honour Devil |
Anton Marcus Edgar Prado Kevin Shea Robby Albarado Edgar Prado Johnny Murtagh |
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25 Nov 2007 |
Japan Cup |
Japan |
Admire Moon |
Yasunari Iwata |
9 Dec 2007 23 Feb 2008 27 Apr 2008 |
Hong Kong Cup Hong Kong Gold Cup Queen Elizabeth II Cup |
Hong Kong |
Ramonti Viva Pataca Archipenko |
Frankie Dettori Darren Beadman Kevin Shea |
18 May 2008 |
International Cup |
Singapore |
Jay Peg |
Anton Marcus |
Triple Crown Champions—United States
YEAR |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
1886 |
Ben Ali |
Paul Duffy |
1887 |
Montrose |
Isaac Lewis |
1888 |
Macbeth II |
George Covington |
1889 |
Spokane |
Thomas Kiley |
1890 |
Riley |
Isaac Murphy |
1891 |
Kingman |
Isaac Murphy |
1892 |
Azra |
Alonzo Clayton |
1893 |
Lookout |
Eddie Kunze |
1894 |
Chant |
Frank Goodale |
1895 |
Halma |
James Perkins |
1896 |
Ben Brush |
Willie Simms |
YEAR |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
1875 |
Aristides |
Oliver Lewis |
1876 |
Vagrant |
Bobby Swim |
1877 |
Baden-Baden |
William Walker |
1878 |
Day Star |
Jimmy Carter |
1879 |
Lord Murphy |
Charlie Shauer |
1880 |
Fonso |
George Garret Lewis |
1881 |
Hindoo |
James McLaughlin |
1882 |
Apollo |
Babe Hurd |
1883 |
Leonatus |
William Donohue |
1884 |
Buchanan |
Isaac Murphy |
1885 |
Joe Cotton |
Erskine Henderson |
YEAR |
HORSE |
YEAR |
HORSE |
YEAR |
HORSE |
YEAR |
HORSE |
1919 |
Sir Barton |
1937 |
War Admiral |
1946 |
Assault |
1977 |
Seattle Slew |
1930 |
Gallant Fox |
1941 |
Whirlaway |
1948 |
Citation |
1978 |
Affirmed |
1935 |
Omaha |
1943 |
Count Fleet |
1973 |
Secretariat |
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The Kentucky Derby
YEAR |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
YEAR |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
1897 |
Typhoon II |
Fred Garner |
1953 |
Dark Star |
Henry Moreno |
1898 |
Plaudit |
Willie Simms |
1954 |
Determine |
Raymond York |
1899 |
Manuel |
Fred Taral |
1955 |
Swaps |
William Shoemaker |
1900 |
Lieut. Gibson |
Jimmy Boland |
1956 |
Needles |
David Erb |
1901 |
His Eminence |
James Winkfield |
1957 |
Iron Liege |
William Hartack |
1902 |
Alan-a-Dale |
James Winkfield |
1958 |
Tim Tam |
Ismael Valenzuela |
1903 |
Judge Himes |
Harold Booker |
1959 |
Tomy Lee |
William Shoemaker |
1904 |
Elwood |
Frank Prior |
1960 |
Venetian Way |
William Hartack |
1905 |
Agile |
Jack Martin |
1961 |
Carry Back |
John Sellers |
1906 |
Sir Huon |
Roscoe Troxler |
1962 |
Decidedly |
William Hartack |
1907 |
Pink Star |
Andy Minder |
1963 |
Chateaugay |
Braulio Baeza |
1908 |
Stone Street |
Arthur Pickens |
1964 |
Northern Dancer |
William Hartack |
1909 |
Wintergreen |
Vincent Powers |
1965 |
Lucky Debonair |
William Shoemaker |
1910 |
Donau |
Fred Herbert |
1966 |
Kauai King |
Don Brumfield |
1911 |
Meridian |
George Archibald |
1967 |
Proud Clarion |
Robert Ussery |
1912 |
Worth |
Carroll Hugh Shilling |
1968 |
Forward Pass |
Ismael Valenzuela |
1913 |
Donerail |
Roscoe Goose |
1969 |
Majestic Prince |
William Hartack |
1914 |
Old Rosebud |
John McCabe |
1970 |
Dust Commander |
Mike Manganello |
1915 |
Regret |
Joe Notter |
1971 |
Canonero II |
Gustavo Avila |
1916 |
George Smith |
John Loftus |
1972 |
Riva Ridge |
Ron Turcotte |
1917 |
Omar Khayyam |
Charles Borel |
1973 |
Secretariat1 |
Ron Turcotte |
1918 |
Exterminator |
William Knapp |
1974 |
Cannonade |
Angel Cordero, Jr. |
1919 |
Sir Barton |
John Loftus |
1975 |
Foolish Pleasure |
Jacinto Vasquez |
1920 |
Paul Jones |
Ted Rice |
1976 |
Bold Forbes |
Angel Cordero, Jr. |
1921 |
Behave Yourself |
Charles Thompson |
1977 |
Seattle Slew |
Jean Cruguet |
1922 |
Morvich |
Albert Johnson |
1978 |
Affirmed |
Steve Cauthen |
1923 |
Zev |
Earl Sande |
1979 |
Spectacular Bid |
Ronnie Franklin |
1924 |
Black Gold |
John D. Mooney |
1980 |
Genuine Risk |
Jacinto Vasquez |
1925 |
Flying Ebony |
Earl Sande |
1981 |
Pleasant Colony |
Jorge Velasquez |
1926 |
Bubbling Over |
Albert Johnson |
1982 |
Gato del Sol |
Eddie Delahoussaye |
1927 |
Whiskery |
Linus McAtee |
1983 |
Sunny’s Halo |
Eddie Delahoussaye |
1928 |
Reigh Count |
Charles Lang |
1984 |
Swale |
Laffit Pincay, Jr. |
1929 |
Clyde Van Dusen |
Linus McAtee |
1985 |
Spend a Buck |
Angel Cordero, Jr. |
1930 |
Gallant Fox |
Earl Sande |
1986 |
Ferdinand |
William Shoemaker |
1931 |
Twenty Grand |
Charles Kurtsinger |
1987 |
Alysheba |
Chris McCarron |
1932 |
Burgoo King |
Eugene James |
1988 |
Winning Colors |
Gary Stevens |
1933 |
Brokers Tip |
Don Meade |
1989 |
Sunday Silence |
Patrick Valenzuela |
1934 |
Cavalcade |
Mack Garner |
1990 |
Unbridled |
Craig Perret |
1935 |
Omaha |
William Saunders |
1991 |
Strike the Gold |
Chris Antley |
1936 |
Bold Venture |
Ira Hanford |
1992 |
Lil E. Tee |
Pat Day |
1937 |
War Admiral |
Charles Kurtsinger |
1993 |
Sea Hero |
Jerry Bailey |
1938 |
Lawrin |
Eddie Arcaro |
1994 |
Go for Gin |
Chris McCarron |
1939 |
Johnstown |
James Stout |
1995 |
Thunder Gulch |
Gary Stevens |
1940 |
Gallahadion |
Carroll Bierman |
1996 |
Grindstone |
Jerry Bailey |
1941 |
Whirlaway |
Eddie Arcaro |
1997 |
Silver Charm |
Gary Stevens |
1942 |
Shut Out |
Wayne D. Wright |
1998 |
Real Quiet |
Kent Desormeaux |
1943 |
Count Fleet |
John Longden |
1999 |
Charismatic |
Chris Antley |
1944 |
Pensive |
Conn McCreary |
2000 |
Fusaichi Pegasus |
Kent Desormeaux |
1945 |
Hoop Jr. |
Eddie Arcaro |
2001 |
Monarchos |
Jorge Chavez |
1946 |
Assault |
Warren Mehrtens |
2002 |
War Emblem |
Victor Espinoza |
1947 |
Jet Pilot |
Eric Guerin |
2003 |
Funny Cide |
Jose Santos |
1948 |
Citation |
Eddie Arcaro |
2004 |
Smarty Jones |
Stewart Elliott |
1949 |
Ponder |
Steve Brooks |
2005 |
Giacomo |
Mike Smith |
1950 |
Middleground |
William Boland |
2006 |
Barbaro |
Edgar Prado |
1951 |
Count Turf |
Conn McCreary |
2007 |
Street Sense |
Calvin Borel |
1952 |
Hill Gail |
Eddie Arcaro |
2008 |
Big Brown |
Kent Desormeaux |
The Preakness Stakes
YEAR |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
YEAR |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
1873 |
Survivor |
George Barbee |
1878 |
Duke of Magenta |
Cyrus Holloway |
1874 |
Culpepper |
William Donohue |
1879 |
Harold |
Lloyd Hughes |
1875 |
Tom Ochiltree |
Lloyd Hughes |
1880 |
Grenada |
Lloyd Hughes |
1876 |
Shirley |
George Barbee |
1881 |
Saunterer |
T. Costello |
1877 |
Cloverbrook |
Cyrus Holloway |
1882 |
Vanguard |
T. Costello |
YEAR |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
1883 |
Jacobus |
George Barbee |
1884 |
Knight of Ellerslie |
S. Fisher |
1885 |
Tecumseh |
James McLaughlin |
1886 |
The Bard |
S. Fisher |
1887 |
Dunboyne |
William Donohue |
1888 |
Refund |
Fred Littlefield |
1889 |
Buddhist |
George Anderson |
1890 |
Montague |
W. Martin |
18942 |
Assignee |
Fred Taral |
1895 |
Belmar |
Fred Taral |
1896 |
Margrave |
Henry Griffin |
1897 |
Paul Kauvar |
T. Thorpe |
1898 |
Sly Fox |
Willie Simms |
1899 |
Half Time |
R. Clawson |
1900 |
Hindus |
H. Spencer |
1901 |
The Parader |
Fred Landry |
1902 |
Old England |
L. Jackson |
1903 |
Flocarline |
W. Gannon |
1904 |
Bryn Mawr |
Eugene Hildebrand |
1905 |
Cairngorm |
W. Davis |
1906 |
Whimsical |
Walter Miller |
1907 |
Don Enrique |
G. Mountain |
1908 |
Royal Tourist |
Eddie Dugan |
1909 |
Effendi |
Willie Doyle |
1910 |
Layminster |
Roy Estep |
1911 |
Watervale |
Eddie Dugan |
1912 |
Colonel Holloway |
Clarence Turner |
1913 |
Buskin |
James Butwell |
1914 |
Holiday |
Andy Schuttinger |
1915 |
Rhine Maiden |
Douglas Hoffman |
1916 |
Damrosch |
Linus McAtee |
1917 |
Kalitan |
Everett Haynes |
19182 |
War Cloud |
John Loftus |
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Jack Hare, Jr. |
Charles Peak |
1919 |
Sir Barton |
John Loftus |
1920 |
Man o’ War |
Clarence Kummer |
1921 |
Broomspun |
Frank Coltiletti |
1922 |
Pillory |
Louis Morris |
1923 |
Vigil |
Benny Marinelli |
1924 |
Nellie Morse |
John Merimee |
1925 |
Coventry |
Clarence Kummer |
1926 |
Display |
John Maiben |
1927 |
Bostonian |
Alf J. “Whitey” Abel |
1928 |
Victorian |
Raymond Workman |
1929 |
Dr. Freeland |
Louis Schaefer |
1930 |
Gallant Fox |
Earl Sande |
1931 |
Mate |
George Ellis |
1932 |
Burgoo King |
Eugene James |
1933 |
Head Play |
Charles Kurtsinger |
1934 |
High Quest |
Robert Jones |
1935 |
Omaha |
Willie Saunders |
1936 |
Bold Venture |
George Woolf |
1937 |
War Admiral |
Charles Kurtsinger |
1938 |
Dauber |
Maurice Peters |
1939 |
Challedon |
George Seabo |
1940 |
Bimelech |
Fred A. Smith |
1941 |
Whirlaway |
Eddie Arcaro |
1942 |
Alsab |
Basil James |
1943 |
Count Fleet |
John Longden |
1944 |
Pensive |
Conn McCreary |
1945 |
Polynesian |
Wayne D. Wright |
1946 |
Assault |
Warren Mehrtens |
YEAR |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
1947 |
Faultless |
Doug Dodson |
1948 |
Citation |
Eddie Arcaro |
1949 |
Capot |
Ted Atkinson |
1950 |
Hill Prince |
Eddie Arcaro |
1951 |
Bold |
Eddie Arcaro |
1952 |
Blue Man |
Conn McCreary |
1953 |
Native Dancer |
Eric Guerin |
1954 |
Hasty Road |
Johnny Adams |
1955 |
Nashua |
Eddie Arcaro |
1956 |
Fabius |
William Hartack |
1957 |
Bold Ruler |
Eddie Arcaro |
1958 |
Tim Tam |
Ismael Valenzuela |
1959 |
Royal Orbit |
William Harmatz |
1960 |
Bally Ache |
Robert Ussery |
1961 |
Carry Back |
John Sellers |
1962 |
Greek Money |
John L. Rotz |
1963 |
Candy Spots |
William Shoemaker |
1964 |
Northern Dancer |
William Hartack |
1965 |
Tom Rolfe |
Ron Turcotte |
1966 |
Kauai King |
Don Brumfield |
1967 |
Damascus |
William Shoemaker |
1968 |
Forward Pass |
Ismael Valenzuela |
1969 |
Majestic Prince |
William Hartack |
1970 |
Personality |
Eddie Belmonte |
1971 |
Canonero II |
Gustavo Avila |
1972 |
Bee Bee Bee |
Eldon Nelson |
1973 |
Secretariat |
Ron Turcotte |
1974 |
Little Current |
Miguel Rivera |
1975 |
Master Derby |
Darrel McHague |
1976 |
Elocutionist |
John Lively |
1977 |
Seattle Slew |
Jean Cruguet |
1978 |
Affirmed |
Steve Cauthen |
1979 |
Spectacular Bid |
Ron Franklin |
1980 |
Codex |
Angel Cordero, Jr. |
1981 |
Pleasant Colony |
Jorge Velasquez |
1982 |
Aloma’s Ruler |
Jack Kaenel |
1983 |
Deputed Testamony |
Donald Miller |
1984 |
Gate Dancer |
Angel Cordero, Jr. |
1985 |
Tank’s Prospect3 |
Pat Day |
1986 |
Snow Chief |
Alex Solis |
1987 |
Alysheba |
Chris McCarron |
1988 |
Risen Star |
Eddie Delahoussaye |
1989 |
Sunday Silence |
Patrick Valenzuela |
1990 |
Summer Squall |
Pat Day |
1991 |
Hansel |
Jerry Bailey |
1992 |
Pine Bluff |
Chris McCarron |
1993 |
Prairie Bayou |
Mike Smith |
1994 |
Tabasco Cat |
Pat Day |
1995 |
Timber Country |
Pat Day |
1996 |
Louis Quatorze |
Pat Day |
1997 |
Silver Charm |
Gary Stevens |
1998 |
Real Quiet |
Kent Desormeaux |
1999 |
Charismatic |
Chris Antley |
2000 |
Red Bullet |
Jerry Bailey |
2001 |
Point Given |
Gary Stevens |
2002 |
War Emblem |
Victor Espinoza |
2003 |
Funny Cide |
Jose Santos |
2004 |
Smarty Jones |
Stewart Elliott |
2005 |
Afleet Alex |
Jeremy Rose |
2006 |
Bernardini |
Javier Castellano |
2007 |
Curlin |
Robby Albarado |
2008 |
Big Brown |
Kent Desormeaux |
YEAR |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
YEAR |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
1867 |
Ruthless |
Gilbert Patrick |
1936 |
Granville |
James Stout |
1868 |
General Duke |
Bobby Swim |
1937 |
War Admiral |
Charles Kurtsinger |
1869 |
Fenian |
Charley Miller |
1938 |
Pasteurized |
James Stout |
1870 |
Kingfisher |
Edward Brown |
1939 |
Johnstown |
James Stout |
1871 |
Harry Bassett |
W. Miller |
1940 |
Bimelech |
Fred A. Smith |
1872 |
Joe Daniels |
James Rowe |
1941 |
Whirlaway |
Eddie Arcaro |
1873 |
Springbok |
James Rowe |
1942 |
Shut Out |
Eddie Arcaro |
1874 |
Saxon |
George Barbee |
1943 |
Count Fleet |
John Longden |
1875 |
Calvin |
Bobby Swim |
1944 |
Bounding Home |
Gayle L. Smith |
1876 |
Algerine |
Billy Donohue |
1945 |
Pavot |
Eddie Arcaro |
1877 |
Cloverbrook |
Cyrus Holloway |
1946 |
Assault |
Warren Mehrtens |
1878 |
Duke of Magenta |
Lloyd Hughes |
1947 |
Phalanx |
Ruperto Donoso |
1879 |
Spendthrift |
George Evans |
1948 |
Citation |
Eddie Arcaro |
1880 |
Grenada |
Lloyd Hughes |
1949 |
Capot |
Ted Atkinson |
1881 |
Saunterer |
T. Costello |
1950 |
Middleground |
William Boland |
1882 |
Forester |
James McLaughlin |
1951 |
Counterpoint |
David Gorman |
1883 |
George Kinney |
James McLaughlin |
1952 |
One Count |
Eddie Arcaro |
1884 |
Panique |
James McLaughlin |
1953 |
Native Dancer |
Eric Guerin |
1885 |
Tyrant |
Paul Duffy |
1954 |
High Gun |
Eric Guerin |
1886 |
Inspector B |
James McLaughlin |
1955 |
Nashua |
Eddie Arcaro |
1887 |
Hanover |
James McLaughlin |
1956 |
Needles |
David Erb |
1888 |
Sir Dixon |
James McLaughlin |
1957 |
Gallant Man |
William Shoemaker |
1889 |
Eric |
W. Hayward |
1958 |
Cavan |
Pete Anderson |
1890 |
Burlington |
Shelby Barnes |
1959 |
Sword Dancer |
William Shoemaker |
1891 |
Foxford |
Edward Garrison |
1960 |
Celtic Ash |
William Hartack |
1892 |
Patron |
W. Hayward |
1961 |
Sherluck |
Braulio Baeza |
1893 |
Comanche |
Willie Simms |
1962 |
Jaipur |
William Shoemaker |
1894 |
Henry of Navarre |
Willie Simms |
1963 |
Chateaugay |
Braulio Baeza |
1895 |
Belmar |
Fred Taral |
1964 |
Quadrangle |
Manuel Ycaza |
1896 |
Hastings |
Henry Griffin |
1965 |
Hail to All |
John Sellers |
1897 |
Scottish Chieftain |
J. Scherrer |
1966 |
Amberoid |
William Boland |
1898 |
Bowling Brook |
Fred Littlefield |
1967 |
Damascus |
William Shoemaker |
1899 |
Jean Bereaud |
R. Clawson |
1968 |
Stage Door Johnny |
Heliodoro Gustines |
1900 |
IIdrim |
Nash Turner |
1969 |
Arts and Letters |
Braulio Baeza |
1901 |
Commando |
H. Spencer |
1970 |
High Echelon |
John Rotz |
1902 |
Masterman |
John Bullman |
1971 |
Pass Catcher |
Walter Blum |
1903 |
Africander |
John Bullman |
1972 |
Riva Ridge |
Ron Turcotte |
1904 |
Delhi |
George Odom |
19732 |
Secretariat |
Ron Turcotte |
1905 |
Tanya |
Eugene Hildebrand |
1974 |
Little Current |
Miguel Rivera |
1906 |
Burgomaster |
Lucien Lyne |
1975 |
Avatar |
William Shoemaker |
1907 |
Peter Pan |
G. Mountain |
1976 |
Bold Forbes |
Angel Cordero, Jr. |
1908 |
Colin |
Joe Notter |
1977 |
Seattle Slew |
Jean Cruguet |
1909 |
Joe Madden |
Eddie Dugan |
1978 |
Affirmed |
Steve Cauthen |
1910 |
Sweep |
James Butwell |
1979 |
Coastal |
Ruben Hernandez |
19131 |
Prince Eugene |
Roscoe Troxler |
1980 |
Temperence Hill |
Eddie Maple |
1914 |
Luke McLuke |
Merritt Buxton |
1981 |
Summing |
George Martens |
1915 |
The Finn |
George Byrne |
1982 |
Conquistador Cielo |
Laffit Pincay, Jr. |
1916 |
Friar Rock |
Everett Haynes |
1983 |
Caveat |
Laffit Pincay, Jr. |
1917 |
Hourless |
James Butwell |
1984 |
Swale |
Laffit Pincay, Jr. |
1918 |
Johren |
Frank Robinson |
1985 |
Creme Fraiche |
Eddie Maple |
1919 |
Sir Barton |
John Loftus |
1986 |
Danzig Connection |
Chris McCarron |
1920 |
Man o’ War |
Clarence Kummer |
1987 |
Bet Twice |
Craig Perret |
1921 |
Grey Lag |
Earl Sande |
1988 |
Risen Star |
Eddie Delahoussaye |
1922 |
Pillory |
C.H. Miller |
1989 |
Easy Goer |
Pat Day |
1923 |
Zev |
Earl Sande |
1990 |
Go and Go |
Mick Kinane |
1924 |
Mad Play |
Earl Sande |
1991 |
Hansel |
Jerry Bailey |
1925 |
American Flag |
Albert Johnson |
1992 |
A.P. Indy |
Eddie Delahoussaye |
1926 |
Crusader |
Albert Johnson |
1993 |
Colonial Affair |
Julie Krone |
1927 |
Chance Shot |
Earl Sande |
1994 |
Tabasco Cat |
Pat Day |
1928 |
Vito |
Clarence Kummer |
1995 |
Thunder Gulch |
Gary Stevens |
1929 |
Blue Larkspur |
Mack Garner |
1996 |
Editor’s Note |
Rene Douglas |
1930 |
Gallant Fox |
Earl Sande |
1997 |
Touch Gold |
Chris McCarron |
1931 |
Twenty Grand |
Charles Kurtsinger |
1998 |
Victory Gallop |
Gary Stevens |
1932 |
Faireno |
Tom Malley |
1999 |
Lemon Drop Kid |
Jose Santos |
1933 |
Hurryoff |
Mack Garner |
2000 |
Commendable |
Pat Day |
1934 |
Peace Chance |
Wayne D. Wright |
2001 |
Point Given |
Gary Stevens |
1935 |
Omaha |
Willie Saunders |
2002 |
Sarava |
Edgar Prado |
YEAR |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
YEAR |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
2003 |
Empire Maker |
Jerry Bailey |
2006 |
Jazil |
Fernando Jara |
2004 |
Birdstone |
Edgar Prado |
2007 |
Rags to Riches |
John Velazquez |
2005 |
Afleet Alex |
Jeremy Rose |
2008 |
Da’ Tara |
Alan Garcia |
Horse of the Year
A Horse of the Year was selected by the Daily Racing Form from 1936 to 1970 and independently by the Thoroughbred Racing Association beginning in 1950. From 1971 these two organizations, plus the National TurfWritersAssociation, founded the Eclipse Awards, of which the Horse of the Year is the top among the 22 American prizes.
YEAR |
HORSE |
1936 |
Granville |
1937 |
War Admiral |
1938 |
Seabiscuit |
1939 |
Challedon |
1940 |
Challedon |
1941 |
Whirlaway |
1942 |
Whirlaway |
1943 |
Count Fleet |
1944 |
Twilight Tear |
1945 |
Busher |
1946 |
Assault |
1947 |
Armed |
1948 |
Citation |
1949 |
Capot1; |
|
Coaltown2 |
1950 |
Hill Prince |
1951 |
Counterpoint |
192 |
One Count1; |
|
Native Dancer2 |
1953 |
Tom Fool |
YEAR |
HORSE |
1954 |
Native Dancer |
1955 |
Nashua |
1956 |
Swaps |
1957 |
Bold Ruler1; Dedi |
|
cate2 |
1958 |
Round Table |
1959 |
Sword Dancer |
1960 |
Kelso |
1961 |
Kelso |
1962 |
Kelso |
1963 |
Kelso |
1964 |
Kelso |
1965 |
Roman Brother1; |
|
Moccasin2 |
1966 |
Buckpasser |
1967 |
Damascus |
1968 |
Dr. Fager |
1969 |
Arts and Letters |
1970 |
Fort Marcy1; |
|
Personality2 |
YEAR |
HORSE |
1971 |
Ack Ack |
1972 |
Secretariat |
1973 |
Secretariat |
1974 |
Forego |
1975 |
Forego |
1976 |
Forego |
1977 |
Seattle Slew |
1978 |
Affirmed |
1979 |
Affirmed |
1980 |
Spectacular Bid |
1981 |
John Henry |
1982 |
Conquistador |
|
Cielo |
1983 |
All Along |
1984 |
John Henry |
1985 |
Spend a Buck |
1986 |
Lady’s Secret |
1987 |
Ferdinand |
1988 |
Alysheba |
YEAR |
HORSE |
1989 |
Sunday |
|
Silence |
1990 |
Criminal Type |
1991 |
Black Tie Affair |
1992 |
A.P. Indy |
1993 |
Kotashaan |
1994 |
Holy Bull |
1995 |
Cigar |
1996 |
Cigar |
1997 |
Favorite Trick |
1998 |
Skip Away |
1999 |
Charismatic |
2000 |
Tiznow |
2001 |
Point Given |
2002 |
Azeri |
2003 |
Mineshaft |
2004 |
Ghostzapper |
2005 |
Saint Liam |
2006 |
Invasor |
2007 |
Curlin |
2,000 Guineas
England’s 2,000 Guineas race has been run since 1809. The table shows the winners for the past 20 years.
YEAR |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
1989 |
Nashwan |
Willie Carson |
1990 |
Tirol |
Mick Kinane |
1991 |
Mystiko |
Michael Roberts |
1992 |
Rodrigo de Triano |
Lester Piggot |
1993 |
Zafonic |
Pat Eddery |
1994 |
Mister Baileys |
Jason Weaver |
1995 |
Pennekamp |
Thierry Jarnet |
1996 |
Mark of Esteem |
Frankie Dettori |
1997 |
Entrepreneur |
Mick Kinane |
1998 |
King of Kings |
Mick Kinane |
YEAR |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
1999 |
Island Sands |
Frankie Dettori |
2000 |
King’s Best |
Kieren Fallon |
2001 |
Golan |
Kieren Fallon |
2002 |
Rock of Gibraltar |
Johnny Murtagh |
2003 |
Refuse To Bend |
Pat Smullen |
2004 |
Haafhd |
Richard Hills |
2005 |
Footstepsinthesand |
Kieren Fallon |
2006 |
George Washington |
Kieren Fallon |
2007 |
Cockney Rebel |
Olivier Peslier |
2008 |
Henrythenavigator |
Johnny Murtagh |
The Derby
The Derby has been run since 1780. The table shows the winners for the past 20 years.
YEAR |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
1989 |
Nashwan |
Willie Carson |
1990 |
Quest for Fame |
Pat Eddery |
1991 |
Generous |
Alan Munro |
1992 |
Dr Devious |
John Reid |
1993 |
Commander in Chief |
Mick Kinane |
1994 |
Erhaab |
Willie Carson |
1995 |
Lammtarra |
Walter R. Swinburn |
1996 |
Shaamit |
Michael Hills |
YEAR |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
1997 |
Benny the Dip |
Willie Ryan |
1998 |
High Rise |
Olivier Peslier |
1999 |
Oath |
Kieren Fallon |
2000 |
Sinndar |
Johnny Murtagh |
2001 |
Galileo |
Mick Kinane |
2002 |
High Chaparral |
Johnny Murtagh |
2003 |
Kris Kin |
Kieren Fallon |
2004 |
North Light |
Kieren Fallon |
YEAR |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
YEAR |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
2005 |
Motivator |
Johnny Murtagh |
2007 |
Authorized |
Frankie Dettori |
2006 |
Sir Percy |
Martin Dwyer |
2008 |
New Approach |
Kevin Manning |
The St Leger
The St. Leger has been run since 1776. The table shows the winners for the past 20 years.
YEAR |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
YEAR |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
1988 |
Minster Son |
Willie Carson |
1998 |
Nedawi |
John Reid |
1989 |
Michelozzo |
Steve Cauthen |
1999 |
Mutafaweq |
Richard Hills |
1990 |
Snurge |
Richard Quinn |
2000 |
Millenary |
Richard Quinn |
1991 |
Toulon |
Pat Eddery |
2001 |
Milan |
Mick Kinane |
1992 |
User Friendly |
George Duffield |
2002 |
Bollin Eric |
Kevin Darley |
1993 |
Bob’s Return |
Philip Robinson |
2003 |
Brian Boru |
Jamie Spencer |
1994 |
Moonax |
Pat Eddery |
2004 |
Rule of Law |
Kerrin McEvoy |
1995 |
Classic Cliche |
Frankie Dettori |
2005 |
Scorpion |
Frankie Dettori |
1996 |
Shantou |
Frankie Dettori |
2006 |
Sixties Icon |
Frankie Dettori |
1997 |
Silver Patriarch |
Pat Eddery |
2007 |
Lucarno |
Jimmy Fortune |
Triple Crown Champions—British
YEAR |
WINNER |
YEAR |
WINNER |
YEAR |
WINNER |
YEAR |
WINNER |
1853 |
West Australian |
1891 |
Common |
1900 |
Diamond Jubilee |
1918 |
Gainsborough |
1865 |
Gladiateur |
1893 |
Isinglass |
1903 |
Rock Sand |
1935 |
Bahram |
1866 |
Lord Lyon |
1897 |
Galtee More |
1915 |
Pommern |
1970 |
Nijinsky |
1886 |
Ormonde |
1899 |
Flying Fox |
1917 |
Gay Crusader |
|
|
Melbourne Cup
The Melbourne Cup race has been run since 1861. The table shows the winners for the past 20 years.
YEAR |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
YEAR |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
1988 |
Empire Rose |
Tony Allan |
1998 |
Jezabeel |
Chris Munce |
1989 |
Tawrrific |
Shane Dye |
1999 |
Rogan Josh |
John Marshall |
1990 |
Kingston Rule |
Darren Beadman |
2000 |
Brew |
Kerrin McEvoy |
1991 |
Let’s Elope |
Steven King |
2001 |
Ethereal |
Scott Seamer |
1992 |
Subzero |
Greg Hall |
2002 |
Media Puzzle |
Damien Oliver |
1993 |
Vintage Crop |
Mick Kinane |
2003 |
Makybe Diva |
Glen Boss |
1994 |
Jeune |
Wayne Harris |
2004 |
Makybe Diva |
Glen Boss |
1995 |
Doriemus |
Damien Oliver |
2005 |
Makybe Diva |
Glen Boss |
1996 |
Saintly |
Darren Beadman |
2006 |
Delta Blues |
Yasunari Iwata |
1997 |
Might and Power |
Jim Cassidy |
2007 |
Efficient |
Michael Rodd |
The Dubai World Cup
YEAR |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
YEAR |
HORSE |
JOCKEY |
1996 |
Cigar |
Jerry Bailey |
2003 |
Moon Ballad |
Frankie Dettori |
1997 |
Singspiel |
Jerry Bailey |
2004 |
Pleasantly Perfect |
Alex Solis |
1998 |
Silver Charm |
Gary Stevens |
2005 |
Roses in May |
John Velazquez |
1999 |
Almutawakel |
Richard Hills |
2006 |
Electrocutionist |
Frankie Dettori |
2000 |
Dubai Millennium |
Frankie Dettori |
2007 |
Invasor |
Fernando Jara |
2001 |
Captain Steve |
Jerry Bailey |
2008 |
Curlin |
Robby Albarado |
2002 |
Street Cry |
Jerry Bailey |
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The Hambletonian Trot
YEAR HORSE DRIVER
1926 Guy McKinney Nat Ray
1927 Iosola’s Worthy Marvin Childs
1928 Spencer William H. Leese
1929 Walter Dear Walter Cox
1930 Hanover’s Bertha Thomas Berry
1931 Calumet Butler Richard D. McMahon
1932 The Marchioness William Caton
1933 Mary Reynolds Ben White
YEAR |
HORSE |
DRIVER |
1934 |
Lord Jim |
Hugh M. Parshall |
1935 |
Greyhound |
Scepter F. Palin |
1936 |
Rosalind |
Ben White |
1937 |
Shirley Hanover |
Henry Thomas |
1938 |
McLin Hanover |
Henry Thomas |
1939 |
Peter Astra |
Hugh M. Parshall |
1940 |
Spencer Scott |
Fred Egan |
1941 |
Bill Gallon |
Lee Smith |