Secretariat had his first workout on a turf course, going a half-mile in :48 3/5 at Belmont Park. ~
1973
For the first time in the history of photo finishes a triple dead heat for first place was recorded, at Willow's Park, Victoria, British Columbia. ~1940
A hurricane disrupted racing at Rockingham Park, which ended the day's program after the sixth race. Thirteen barns were destroyed during the storm. ~1938