2011 Outstanding Apprentice Jockey: Scott Williams

Whether it's on his Facebook page or during a meet and greet with fans prior to the start of the 2012 Thoroughbred season, Scott Williams could often be seen wearing jockey silks laden with shamrocks. It turns out the promising jockey didn't need the luck of the Irish after all.

Fame for Hall

Former jockey and trainer Sean Hall had to leave horse racing after a serious accident but not before he bred a Canadian classics contender.

OTTB: Mighty Mariner (Seahawk)

Many Thoroughbred racehorses have enjoyed a second career as Eventing horses. The breed has the endurance and grit the sport requires as evidenced by many of the sport's top athletes with thoroughbred pedigrees.