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Category Archives: Thoroughbred Jockeys

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Gary Boulanger

Posted on April 7, 2020 by halloffame

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 →

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Mickey Walls

Posted on April 11, 2019 by halloffame

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 →

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Stewart Elliott

Posted on June 4, 2015 by halloffame

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 →

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Robert Landry

Posted on May 26, 2014 by halloffame

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 →

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Russell Baze

Posted on August 5, 2012 by halloffame

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 →

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John Dewhurst

Posted on August 4, 2012 by halloffame

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 →

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Thomas H. Burns

Posted on December 15, 2011 by halloffame

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 →

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Chris Loseth

Posted on December 15, 2007 by halloffame

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 →

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Ted Atkinson

Posted on December 15, 2002 by halloffame

Jockey   In the 1940s and 50s, when the thoroughbred world was reveling in an era of post-war racetrack prosperity, Ted Atkinson was at his peak, one of the glamour jockeys that were house-hold names – Eddie Arcaro, Johnny Longden, … Continue reading →

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Larry Attard

Posted on December 15, 2001 by halloffame

Jockey   In the 1980s one of the most consistent and dedicated jockeys on the Ontario Jockey Club circuit was Larry Attard. During that period he won the Queen’s Plate on Bompago, won the Sovereign Award twice as the country’s … Continue reading →

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