1996 Death Rodney Rash, born in Frederick, Maryland, Rodney R. Rash, horse trainer, trained Thoroughbred horses, clients include Berry Gordy, Bruce McNall, Wayne Gretzky, Gary A. Tanaka, won Santa Anita Handicap with Urgent Request, 1995, dies of rare blood disorder at age 36 1991 Event Scorecard Harry, Space Appeal and Cafe Lex in 9th race at Belmont, creating 2nd triple dead heat in New York thoroughbred racing history 1984 Event John Henry becomes 1st thoroughbred to win $6 million 1983 Event Champion thoroughbred Shergar kidnapped in Ireland; never found Lloyds of London pays $10.6 million insurance 1978 Death Tango Duke, dies in Australia at 42; oldest known thoroughbred horse 1959 Birthday Rodney Rash, born in Frederick, Maryland, Rodney R. Rash, horse trainer, trained Thoroughbred horses, clients include Berry Gordy, Bruce McNall, Wayne Gretzky, Gary A. Tanaka, won Santa Anita Handicap with Urgent Request, 1995 1942 Event Thoroughbred Racing Association of U.S. formed in Chicago 1912 Birthday Alfred G Vanderbilt, thoroughbred horse owner, Native Dancer
