Odd Turf Incidents, Daily Racing Form, 1937-06-29

ODD TURF INCIDENTS Thomas Thornhill, an influential member of the English Jockey Club of his time, won the English Derby of 1818 and 1820 with Sam and Sailor, respectively. Sailor won the race on the date of his birthday, May 18, which honor no other horse can -claim. He also died the same year of his victory. r 1 1 1 i, B