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…became the first female elected to Thoroughbred racing’s Hall of Fame. May 3, 1969: Namesake of racing’s annual awards, Eclipse made his first public appearance in a heat race at…

Jan. 2, 1945: As the end of World War II approached, racing throughout the U.S. was banned indefinitely at the request of James F. Byrnes, War Mobilization Director. While Thoroughbreds…

…The Jockey Club’s functions were licensing, allotment of racing dates, appointment of officials and the interpretation and enforcement of racing rules. Feb. 7, 1969: Diane Crump became the first woman…

…Acres, Lexington, Ky. Feb. 16, 1891: At the urging of Pierre Lorillard, the Board of Control, composed of seven representatives of the racing industry, was formed to govern Thoroughbred racing….

…surpassed the old record, set by Chris McCarron, by 52. Jan. 1, 1942: Racing in California was officially canceled. On Dec. 16, the West Coast military authorities had requested that…

…a single racing season. Affirmed was later voted Horse of the Year off this convincing victory over Spectacular Bid, who was named champion three-year-old. Oct. 6, 1989: Parimutuel racing returned…

Oct. 4, 1762: Nineteen members of England’s Jockey Club announced an agreement at Newmarket to register their racing colors for purposes of distinguishing runners among a field of horses. The…

…Thoroughbred racing. The Board’s powers extended to matters of licensing; allotment of racing dates; and the regulation of purse payments. The Board, as the governing body for racing, was succeeded…

…racing’s first millionaire horse. July 14, 1999: Television Games Network (TVG) made its official debut with horse racing programming available to 1.1 million C-band satellite homes though Superstar/Netlink Group, the…