The backstretch workers at Woodbine were honoured last week by the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario with a day of a free hot meal procured by the Woodbine backstretch kitchen, a hoodie giveaway, and cheque presentations to three of the top grooms and assistant trainers.
The grooms and assistant trainers honoured represented three different categories: smaller barn, mid-sized barn and large stable.
LINDA DAVIS, who grooms for trainer Santino DiPaola, JOSEPH FERRIS, a groom for Sid Attard and SARA HALL, from Phil Hall’s barn were presented with cheques during a ceremony between races at Woodbine on Nov. 13.