Eddie Arcaro

Ismael 'Milo' Valenzuela dies at 74; Hall of Fame jockey

2009-09-03 00:00:00

Hall of Fame jockey Ismael "Milo" Valenzuela, who won both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes in 1958 and 1968 and retired with a remarkable 2,545 overall triumphs, died Wednesday at his Arcadia home after a lengthy illness. He was 74. Valenzuela,...

Centenarians: Ages, population rising fast

2011-05-05 00:00:00

When Mack Gold turned 100 years old, he celebrated by doing a few push-ups in the middle of the living room. That was three years ago. Now 103, the recipient of a Purple Heart in World War II is no longer up to an all-out aerobic workout, but he keeps...

SANTA ANITA OPENS

2010-12-23 00:00:00

Gayle Anderson was live in Arcadia for "SANTA ANITA PARK OPENS". Santa Anita Park will open its gates for its traditional winter/spring meeting on Sunday, December 26th. This historic racing venue first opened on December 25, 1934 and is the longest...

Officials betting Pimlico project gives city a boost

2002-08-06 00:00:00

Though a Canadian company's plan to demolish Pimlico Race Course and rebuild it from the ground up is still sketchy, city and state officials are already betting the project will give Baltimore a boost and - for better or worse - help bring slot...

High five for Day

1996-05-19 00:00:00

After crossing the finish line, after one streak had ended and another one had been extended, Pat Day fired his left fist into the air. He spread his fingers as wide as he could.Five. Five fingers, one for each victory in the Preakness. Yesterday's...

Citation, with Eddie Arcaro, wrapped up the 1948 Triple Crown by winning the Belmont Stakes, one of 16 victories in a row.

2008-06-06 11:39:29

1941 Triple Crown winner Whirlaway, with Eddie Arcaro aboard, in the winner's circle at Belmont.

2008-06-06 11:35:15

Kent Desormeaux rides Big Brown during the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby. The Derby victory was Desormeaux's third, putting him in company with Isaac Murphy, Earl Sande, Angel Cordero Jr. and Gary Stevens.

2008-05-03 00:00:00