1930 Travers Stakes - Jim Dandy Upsets Gallant Fox at 100-1

Silent, partial footage of one of the biggest upsets of all time. A race was later named after Jim Dandy in honor of his place in racing history.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• Thoroughbred
• Horse
• Racing
• 1930
• Travers
• Stakes
• Jim
• Dandy
• Gallant
• Fox
• Upset
• Saratoga
• Springs
• New
• York

[all66books]

Perhaps many of you know this, but I read many years ago that Jim Dandy had a hoof condition which made it uncomfortable for him to run on a hard track. Apparently, he relished running in the goo because it didn't cause him discomfort, and that's why he came up big here. Thanks so much for posting this history making classic!

[cf1970]

Yes, it's funny how fate can step in and provide us with an huge upset. Glad you enjoyed it!

[fallight]

WOW! What a historic video it is. I have known about Jim Dandy just as a race name. Thank you for posting it!

[cf1970]

Hi, my friend! So nice to hear from you! Yes, it's quite the video, Jim Dandy sure "ran off his feet" that day!

Glad you enjoyed the video.

Have a wonderful weekend!

[Jazzgirl8888]

I heard a lot about this race but I never thought I would get to see it !

This is great historical footage cf !

A remarkable win by Jim Dandy .

I love Gallant Fox and love to read about his history !

Thanks so much for posting !

I hope you are having a great evening :)

[horseyaddicted]

OH! I love it! such a wonderful part of horse racing history!! Thanks again for posting! :)

[aaronjv]

Wow, I am so glad you have this! Is there any audio available for this race at all? Especially a radio announcement of it?

Thanks!

[cf1970]

The same to you! Glad you liked it.

[zacor96]

A great win by Jim Dandy!

I hope you and Jazzy have a great weekend!

Thanx for posting this.

[cf1970]

I agree, Jazzy. This footage is quite the thing to witness. It's not everyday that a horse that was barely an allowance horse beats a Triple Crown champion!

Happy you liked the race. My evening is going fine, thank you. Hope yours is as well. :)

Take care.

[cf1970]

Sure thing, horsey! Glad you enjoyed it!

[cf1970]

Yes, the track came up sloppy, but give some credit to Jim Dandy, he ran the race of his life! There's no shame on Gallant Fox in losing this race, he just didn't seem to fire for some reason. He was a great champion.