The veteran jockey, whose career spans 35 years, is the 2022 recipient of the award named for one of the sport’s most successful riders.
Horse Racing News
Fields of seven to nine look likely for the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks and $125,000 Plate Trial this Sunday, July 24.
The Winnipeg track has announced a purse increase across the board in every category, including a 25% increase in Maiden Allowance races.
Yearlings in the September 8 auction in Langley are by a variety of top stallions throughout North America.
Steve and Beverley Owens' 2-year-old son of Reload remained unbeaten in two races with a handy win over open company.
Kentucky-bred Collecting Flatter remained undefeated in two races with a gritty win in the My Dear Stakes at Woodbine on July 16.
Ontario-bred trained by Kevin Attard had a big maiden win for owners and breeders Al and Bill Ulwelling; Victoria Stakes first run in 1903.
A field of five 2-year-old fillies, including Canadian/Ontario-bred Speedy River, will take part in the $125,000 dash.
Elliott Logan of TEC Racing purchased the Grade 1 placed gelding from the Fasig-Tipton Horses of All Ages Sale.
The series is comprised of three opening legs in two divisions now worth $100,000 each and a pair of $100,000 finals.
This well-known Alberta Thoroughbred racing supporter was a stalwart owner, breeder and restaurateur for many decades.
Wagering at Assiniboia Downs is up over 64 per cent as fans embrace Manitoba action and provincial-breds win big.
The historic summer meeting opens on July 14 and has attracted two Casse-trained Ontario-bred fillies, Adora and Me And My Shadow.
The small track stuns the racing world with a $50,000 Pick-4 guarantee, while the prime rib buffets, food truck wars and night markets keep drawing crowds.
A start in the 163rd running of Canada's most famous horse race is a longshot but fans hope the Ontario-bred Grade 2 winner will come home.
