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Happened on this Day - 18 August

He rode to the first of many career victories in the Wigan Lane Selling Handicap at Haydock.

1990: The New Zealand All Blacks suffered their first defeat for nearly four years.

Arch rivals Australia did the honours, eclipsing the feared Kiwis 21-9 in Wellington to end a run of 23 consecutive wins.

2000: Blackburn Rovers owner Jack Walker died, aged 70.