When American poet James Russell Lowell penned, "And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days," it is doubtful he had horse racing in mind—but he certainly should have. Come ...

This week is a recap of the 1972 Epsom Derby won by Roberto. The recap, which ran in the June 19, 1972 magazine, written by Kent Hollingsworth, carried the headline: "Another American Victory at Epsom ...