Husbands returned to race-riding in Canada in August following a 2-year hiatus, riding 7 winners from 47 mounts at Woodbine and Fort Erie.
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The Winnipeg track recorded its second-highest ever wagering total; Prayven Badrie named leading jockey and Lee Delaronde leading trainer.
The daughter of Signature Red, trained by John Mattine, will take on six rivals in the $100,000 feature on Saturday at Woodbine.
Carroll's extraordinary career record includes 176 stakes wins (59 graded) and nearly $59 million in purse earnings.
The growing Jackpot Pick 5 will roll over to a mandatory payout on the Aug. 5 Derby card, which will also feature a $100,000 guar. Pick 4 pool.
The Western Canadian Derby Series has been revised; $100,000 Sweep bonus removed but $25,000 owner/trainer bonus remains.
The former top jock, who rode with Gomez and considered him a mentor, will be honoured in a ceremony at Woodbine on June 29.
ASD has also announced it will be setting a new standard in North American racing by eliminating the run-up for all races at all distances.
The move is an attempt to reverse the downward trend of foal production and give breeders more reasons to breed for sales and racing.
The Grade 3 Bold Venture and Trillium Stakes featuring $150,000 purses have attracted some impressive rivals.
