This Week in Harness Racing History - September 29-October 5
Sep 29, 2008 - 8:35 PM Courtesy Harness Racing Communications - www.ustrotting.comSeptember 29, 1938 Greyhound sets the trotting world record of 1:55-1/4 in a time trial at the Red Mile in Lexington, Kentucky.
September 30, 1989 Goalie Jeff wins the Tattersalls Pace final for 3-year-olds in 1:51.3 at the Red Mile.
October 1, 1971 Steady Star sets the pacing world record of 1:52 in a time trial at the Red Mile.
October 1, 1980 Niatross sets the pacing world record of 1:49.1 in a time trial at the Red Mile.
October 2, 1982 Fan Hanover sets the world record for female pacers in 1:50.4 at the Red Mile.
October 3, 1986 Mack Lobell sets the world record for 2-year-old trotters of 1:55.3 at the Red Mile.
October 3, 1969 Lindy's Pride wins the Kentucky Futurity in straight heats at the Red Mile to complete a sweep of the Trotting Triple Crown races.
October 4, 1960 Adios Butler sets the pacing world record of 1:54.3 in a time trial at the Red Mile.
October 5, 1980 Classical Way sets the world record for female trotters of 1:55.2 in a time trial at the Red Mile.
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