Chris McCarron, Seabiscuit, Man O'War - June 23rd
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Hall of Fame Jockey Chris McCarron ended his 28-year riding caring after piloting Came Home to an easy win in the Grade III Affirmed Handicap at Hollywood Park. McCarron finished his career with 7,141 victories and his horses earned purses of $264,351,579. ~2002
A new Seabiscuit statue, molded from the original statue to the farm that is now at the HOF in Saratoga Springs, was unveiled to the public at Ridgewood Ranch, which was the home of Seabiscuit after his retirement in 1940 and is where he was laid to rest after his untimely death in 1947 at the age of 14. ~2007
Man O'War won the Hudson Stakes at Aqueduct by 1/2 length carrying 130 pounds - spotting his rivals 15-21 pounds - an unheard of weight for a 2yo. He covered the five furlongs in 1:01 3/5, earning $2,825. Chart states: "Man o' War, after breaking through the barrier to a false start, was away fast and assumed command at the elbow, then flew away to an easy victory and was easing up in the final forty yards, winning easily." 4 wins from 4 starts ~1919
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