Tag Archives: Brooklyn Handicap
Ron Turcotte
Ron Turcotte (Horse racing. Born: Grand Falls, New Brunswick, July 22, 1941.) A brilliant 18-year career as one of the finest jockeys in New York history was not dimmed in its luster by the tragic accident that ended the riding career of Ron Turcotte. During the mid-1970s especially, Turcotte was at the top of his game, […]
Chris McCarron
Chris McCarron (Racing. Born, Dorchester, MA, Mar. 27, 1955.) After beginning his career in the East, Christopher McCarron based himself in California in 1978, but continued to come East for major races. McCarron was racing’s career purse earnings leader, reaching $100 million in 1988 at age 33 (the youngest to reach that figure). He was […]
