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Hamilton Derby
The Hamilton Derby was a Canadian Thoroughbred racing, Thoroughbred horse race first run on June 4, 1907 at the Hamilton Jockey Club Racetrack in Hamilton, Ontario. Open to three-year-old horses of either sex, it was contested over a distance of one and one-quarter miles on dirt. Historical notes The first four editions of the Hamilton Derby were won by Canadian-owned horses but passage of the Hart–Agnew Law, Hart–Agnew anti-betting legislation in 1908 by the New York Legislature led to a compete shutdown of racing in 1911 and 1912 in that state. As a result, American owners began sending horses to compete in Canada and stalls at the Hamilton Jockey Club track were in great demand. The Hamilton Derby of 1911 saw only five starters, all of which were owned by Americans. Leading the way was Kentucky Derby winner Meridian (horse), Meridian plus the Derby runnerup Governor Gray (horse), Governor Gray, Richard Thornton Wilson Jr., Richard Wilson Jr.'s Naushon, as well as the colt P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamilton Jockey Club Racetrack
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