Nashua, Unbridled, Secretariat, Mack Miller - October 18th
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Nashua, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, was paraded at Keeneland in his last appearance at a racetrack. ~1956
Unbridled, the 1990 Kentucky Derby and Breeders' Cup Classic winner, was euthanized after developing colic. ~2001
MacK Miller swept the top three spots in the Long Island Handicap with his trainees Javamine, Nijana and Fun Forever. ~1976
The owners of Secretariat announced that his last race would be the Canadian International Championship Stakes at Woodbine Racecourse. ~1973
Jockey Dave Gall became the first rider to win eight races during a single program. He rode 10 consecutive races for the day at Cahokia Downs, finishing second and fifth in his two losing efforts. ~1978
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