Hall of Fame Inductee 2023 Jockey A native of Russell, MB, Irwin Driedger launched his riding career in 1967, at age 11, as an exercise rider. He then honed his skills at fairs in Western Canada, before moving to bush … Continue reading
Category Archives: Thoroughbred Jockeys
Eurico Rosa Da Silva
Jockey A native of São Paulo, Brazil, Eurico Rosa Da Silva, was drawn to the idea of being a jockey from a very young age and enjoyed substantial success in his home country before relocating to Macau. In 2004, Da … Continue reading
Gary Boulanger
Jockey Born in Drayton Valley, Alberta, Gary Boulanger began his riding career in 1987, spending his early years at tracks in the U.S. and earning leading jockey status at Longacres Racetrack (1989, 1990, 1991) and Calder Race Course (1994, 1995). … Continue reading
Mickey Walls
Jockey Few jockeys, if any, made such a lasting impression in the world of horse racing in the early 1990s as did Mickey Walls, a precocious teenager from British Columbia. Booting home two and three winners on a daily basis … Continue reading
Stewart Elliott
Thoroughbred Jockey The stage was set on May 1st, 2004, for journeyman jockey Stewart Elliott, a Toronto “boy” to accomplish a feat riders dream of but rarely achieve. The Run for the Roses, Kentucky Derby day at historic Churchill … Continue reading
Robert Landry
Thoroughbred Jockey Robert Landry, one of this country’s most popular riders, was voted Canada’s Outstanding Jockey in both 1993 and 1994. Landry whose most memorable win came in the 2004 Queen’s Plate with a stirring ride aboard Chiefswood stable’s … Continue reading
Russell Baze
Jockey Each trip to the winner’s circle for Russell Baze these days supplants his incredible record of most victories by a jockey in North America. Born in Vancouver,B.C., in August, 1958, his victory total during an illustrious career is … Continue reading
John Dewhurst
Legend – Jockey As is often the way in horse racing, jockeys are associated with the animal they achieved headlines. This was indeed the case with John Dewhurst and Kingarvie. This rider/thoroughbred combo won almost everything in sight during … Continue reading
Thomas H. Burns
Legend – Jockey Prior to the year 1900, the leading jockey in North America was a young Canadian from the small hamlet of Cedar Springs, which was just down the road from Chatham, Ontario. Thomas H. Burns led all … Continue reading
Chris Loseth
Jockey Chris Loseth was the first jockey to win Sovereign Awards as both Canada’s leading apprentice in 1976 and the country’s outstanding jockey in 1984. He retired in June, 2005, with a career record of 3,668 victories. The 50-year-old … Continue reading
