Standardbred Driver/Trainer Bill Gale, 66, of Woodstock, Ontario, took his early lessons from the legendary horseman Morris MacDonald, first learning the ropes as a groom and working his way toward being a driver. Gale drove for over 30 years and … Continue reading
Category Archives: Standardbred Drivers & Trainers
Wally Hennessey
Standardbred Driver/Trainer Though the bulk of his success came in the United States, driver Wally Hennessey credits his upbringing in Prince Edward Island, his parents, Joe and Shirley, and his eight siblings for his strength of character. “It was very … Continue reading
Carl Jamieson
His son has called it ‘The Legend of Carl Jamieson’. Driver Jody Jamieson used the phrase as a catch-all to describe the phenomenon that is his well-respected father, after the pair combined to win the Pepsi North America Cup with … Continue reading
Mildred Williams
Legend – Driver/Trainer Mildred Williams was a pioneer among women trainers and drivers of standardbreds. She was also an advocate for women when their right to drive in races at extended pari-mutuel meetings was threatened when harness racing was rapidly … Continue reading
Dave Wall
Dave Wall’s career was launched into high gear in 1972 when the first foal from Dina Wall, a gift from his father Harold, proved to be a better than average racehorse. Since then, the Komoka, ON resident has evolved into … Continue reading
Steve Condren
Standardbred Driver A career winner of 6,621 races and nearly $110 million in purses since his career began in 1977, Steve Condren of Milton, ON has been at or near the top of Woodbine Entertainment Group harness racing circuit for … Continue reading
Robert (Bob) McIntosh
Standardbred Bob McIntosh’s list of accomplishments made him a surefire Hall of Famer the first time on the ballot. McIntosh has been recognized as Canada’s top trainer of standardbred racehorses seven times. With 15 trips to the winner’s circle, he’s … Continue reading
Keith Clark
Standardbred Driver/Trainer Keith Clark ranks among — if not at the top of the list — of the greatest horsemen Alberta has ever produced. In 40 years in the business, the 56-year-old trainer/driver who lives in De Winton, AB has … Continue reading
Doug Brown
Standardbred Driver/Trainer For what seemed an eternity to the drivers he competed against, Doug Brown dominated the Canadian driving charts and was the Ontario Jockey Club circuit’s leading dash-winning driver from 1988 to 1997. He was voted an O’Brien Award … Continue reading
Jacques Hebert
Standardbred Drivers & Trainers Jacques Hebert’s career in harness racing embodies class, integrity, longevity and remarkable consistency. He was deemed by his peers as the “consummate horseman”. Hebert achieved a superior record in training and driving during the past … Continue reading
