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The Latinx Almanac

Celebrating Latinas y Latinos

Month: May 1974

Angel Cordero, Jr., “King of Saratoga”

Jockey Angel Cordero, Jr., riding the racehorse Cannonade, burst over the finish line on May 4, 1974, winning the 100th Kentucky Derby.  Cordero is a native of Puerto Rico, and the only jockey from The Island inducted into the US Racing Hall of Fame.  Cordero is regarded as one of thoroughbred racing’s lead competitors.   Nicknamed… Continue reading Angel Cordero, Jr., “King of Saratoga”

Published 4 May, 1974
Categorized as May Tagged 1974
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