Thoroughbred, Steeplechase and Harness Racing Champions of '69
Thoroughbred Racing
|
Kentucky Derby |
Majestic Prince - Jockey, W. Hartack |
|
Preakness |
Majestic Prince - Jockey, W. Hartack |
|
Belmont Stakes |
Arts and Letters - Jockey, B. Baeza |
Trainer of the Year
|
Trainer |
Sts |
Wins |
Earnings |
|
Elliott Burch |
156 |
26 |
$1,067,936 |
Leading Jockey - Money Won
|
Jockey |
Mts |
Wins |
Earnings |
|
Jorge Velasquez |
1442 |
258 |
$2,542,315 |
Horse of the Year
|
Horse |
Age |
Sts |
1st |
Earnings |
|
Arts and Letters |
3 |
14 |
8 |
$555,604 |
Steeplechase Racing
Champion Horse - L'Escargot
Champion Jockey - Joe Aitcheson, Jr.
Harness Racing
Harness Horse of the Year
Nevele Pride (4+)
Driver of the Year
Herve Filion
The Hambletonian (3 year-old trotters)
Horse - Lindy's Pride
Driver - Howard Beissinger
Owner - Lindy's Farms
The Little Brown Jug
Horse - Laverne Hanover
Driver - Billy Haughton
Fastest Heat - 2:00-2/5
