Tennis, auto racing, prep track and field Jun 7, 2008
1941Whirlaway, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, becomes the fifth horse to win the Triple Crown by capturing the Belmont Stakes by 21/2 lengths over Robert Morris. 1969Arts and Letters, ridden by Braulio Baeza, ends Majestic Princes bid for the Triple Crown with a 51/2-length victory in the Belmont Stakes. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Triumph to tragedy at Kentucky Derby May 6, 2008
Only three other riders have won more Eddie Arcaro, Bill Hartack and Bill Shoemaker. Big Brown was the third favorite to win in the past five years. (Pekin Times, IL)
Big Brown delivers May 4, 2008
Only three riders have won more -- Eddie Arcaro, Bill Hartack and Bill Shoemaker. "It was smooth sailing all the way," Desormeaux said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Big Brown wins; Filly Eight Belles euthanized May 4, 2008
" Tale of Ekati was fourth, followed by Recapturetheglory, Colonel John, Anak Nakal, Pyro, Cowboy Cal, Z Fortune, Smooth Air, Visionaire, Court Vision, Z Humor, Cool Coal Man, Bob Black Jack, Gayego, Big Truck, Adriano and Monba. The colt earned $1,451,800 for the win and boosted his earnings to $2,114,500 for owners IEAH Stables and Paul Pompa Jr. Pompa, who named Big Brown in honor of United Parcel Service, a client of his trucking business, sold a 75 percent interest in the colt to IEAH for... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Morning Leadoff May 3, 2008
Jockey Eddie Arcaro won a record fifth Derby and Ben A. Jones got the record for most Derby wins - six - by a trainer. Playback. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Hard-riding jockey Hartack dies at 74 Nov 28, 2007
Hartack and fellow Hall of Fame rider Eddie Arcaro are the only jockeys to win the Kentucky Derby five times. Known for his competitive spirit, Hartack won his first Derby aboard Iron Liege in 1957. (Nola.com -- Sports)
In Brief: For Cal, it's like starting over again Nov 28, 2007
Hartack and Eddie Arcaro are the only jockeys to win the Kentucky Derby five times. Known for his burning desire to win every race, Hartack won his first Derby with Iron Liege in 1957. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Names in the games Nov 28, 2007
Hartack and Eddie Arcaro are the only two jockeys to win the Derby five times. Hartack, who had 4,272 career wins, was inducted into the Racing Hall of Fame in 1959. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Local Teams Today Aug 31, 2007
1955 -- Nashua, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, goes wire-to-wire to defeat Swaps, ridden by Bill Shoemaker in a match race at Washington Park. Nashua's victory avenges his second-place finish, behind Swaps, in the 1955 Kentucky Derby. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Citation: Everyone's Champion May 28, 2007
Both horses had the best jockeys of their times in the saddle, Eddie Arcaro and Jerry Bailey, respectively. Arcaro got the ride on Citation in 1948 when the colt's regular jockey, Albert Snider, disappeared in the Florida Everglades while on a fishing trip. (Suite101.com)
