Basil James
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Basil B. James was a two-time American National Champion jockey.
James, circa 1942
Plaque for Basil James in the Washington Racing Hall of Fame
Metropolitan Handicap
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The Metropolitan Handicap, frequently called the "Met Mile", is an American Grade I Thoroughbred horse race held at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. Open to horses age three and older, it is conteste
Basil James
…1946) Jamaica Handicap (1946) Manhattan Handicap (1946) Discovery Handicap (1946) New York Handicap (1946) Saratoga Cup (1946) Whitney Stakes (1946) Metropolitan Handicap (1947) Toboggan Handicap (1947) Lamplighter Handicap (1949) William Penn Stakes (1954) Dixie Stakes (1955) U.S. Triple Crown series: Preakness Stakes…
Palace Malice winning the 2014 Metropolitan Handicap