Mike Doyle, a 63-year-old native of Dublin, Ireland with a career in racing spanning forty years secured his 1000th win when Evangeline’s Hope captured Saturday’s 10th race, at Woodbine.
Doyle has enjoyed much success since the early 1970s, in a variety of challenges in his four decades in racing as a trainer, farm and racing manager and bloodstock agent.
In 1984, Doyle won a Sovereign Award as Canada’s top conditioner.
Over the years, he’s managed several equine stars, such as 1989 Canadian Oaks winner Blondeinamotel, Sovereign Award winners Wavering Girl (1989 two-year-old filly) and millionaire Bessarabian (1986 older filly/mare). He also campaigned Wild Gale, third place finisher in both the 1993 Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes.
Evangeline’s Hope provided a stylish 1000th victory for Doyle rallying from well off the pace under Luis Contreras in Saturday’s finale to collar District Attorney for the landmark score.
Live racing continues Sunday at Woodbine with a 1 p.m. post.
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