Nashua, Unbridled, Secretariat, Mack Miller - October 18th

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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