Connected to Supreme Court justices and governors, the Maryland-bred Argyle became one of the best horses of the 1830s. His story.
Today in Racing History, before he was President and tweeting about the Kentucky Derby, Donald Trump had a brief, troubled foray into racing.
Today in Racing History, a brief look back at Atlantic City Race Course.
Today in Racing History, Concealed Identity won the Maryland Juvenile Championship for trainer Eddie Gaudet en route to a berth in the 2011 Preakness.
Today in Racing History, pioneering female jockey Mary Bacon’s ashes were spread over Ruffian’s grave at Belmont Park.
Today in Racing History, Citation avenged his defeat to Saggy and kicked off his 16-race winning streak, which included that year’s Triple Crown.
Today in Racing History, Garden State Park’s grandstand burned to the ground. The track reopened eight years later, then closed for good in 2001.
Today in Racing History, Dave’s Friend won his debut by a dozen lengths — the start of a career in which he won 35 times and earned over $1 million.
Today in Racing History, Caesar’s Wish — a horse the late Dickie Small thought the best he’d ever trained — took the Hilltop Stakes at Pimlico.
Today in Racing History, multiple Grade 1 winner Skip Trail won the 1986 John B. Campbell Handicap.