Noted: July 15
– Pick 6 wagers are usually associated with big payoffs, but that’s not the case when five of six winners are heavy favorites, which is what happened at Belmont Thursday, “producing 633 winning pick 6 tickets worth whopping $57.50; better than sharp stick in eye. Consolation paid $4!” (New York Post)
– Doyle New York is auctioning the 1969 Kentucky Derby trophy won by Majestic Prince. The solid gold cup has an estimated value of $15,000-$20,000. This is the first time since the 1950s that a Derby trophy has gone up for sale. Photo (Doyle New York).
– Jeremy Rose wins the ESPY award for best jockey, beating Jerry Bailey, Javier Castellano, and Kentucky Derby winner Mike Smith for the honor. Rose, along with Afleet Alex, was also nominated in the best moment category for the duo’s recovery from the collision with Scrappy T at the top of the stretch in the Preakness. Some basketball player won that instead for his final game. The ESPY awards were given out in a ceremony on Wednesday; the event will be televised Sunday on ESPN (Centre Daily Times).
