On this day in 1777, British general John Burgoyne surrenders his army following the defeat at Saratoga. His military career in tatters, "Gentleman Johnny" will go on to become a successful London playwright.

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3 Oct 1777 NYC British Gen Henry Clinton marches some 4,000 men up the North (Hudson) River to Tarrytown as the start of a diversion effort to help relieve Gen John Burgoyne’s beleaguered forces near Saratoga.

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You don't need a lot of light to be impressed by Tiz the Law! The 4-time G1 winner sparkled before sunrise as light rain began to fall at The officially went 5-furlongs in 59.21 with one week to go before the

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Saratoga.

Easy.

Winner: Kancolle.

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