Bill shoemaker, Mario Pino, Dubai World Cup - September 8th

The Emirates Racing Association announced that the 2000 renewal of the Dubai World Cup would be worth $6 million. ~1999
 
Bill Shoemaker scored his first stakes victory as a trainer when he sent a five-year-old mare, Baldomero (IRE), to victory in the Osunitas Handicap at Del Mar. ~1990
 
On his 41st birthday, Mario Pino became the 18th jockey to ride 5,000 winners by visiting the winner's circle twice at Delaware Park. Pino got his 5,000 win when he guided Outdone to victory in the ninth race. ~2002

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