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Navigating Big Storms and Bad Luck: Trainer Gittens' Journey
Significant storms and unforeseen challenges can test even the most committed professionals. Horse Trainer Devon Gittens has encountered both natural and personal difficulties that have put his resilience and determination to the test. Winning and becoming accustomed to victory can be almost addictive. Finishing second may sound appealing, but the ultimate goal is winning, which is the sole reason we pursue our endeavors. Devon Gittens awaits races to resume at Aqueduct. In 2

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Happier than ever Again!
Troy Garnett_ salutes and smiles!

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A dream come true on Canada's biggest day of horse racing for Pietro Moran.
I remember the first time I heard Pietro Moran's name mentioned; my reaction was, "Who?" I was out front alongside the rails at Woodbine...

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Rocco Bowen continues to shine, next stop the West Virginia Derby.
I have conducted numerous interviews with jockey Rocco Bowen in the past, and from what I've learned, his journey as a jockey has never...

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Aug 2, 20253 min read


Exciting times for Jockey Affrie Ward after winning his first ride in a few years at Woodbine racetrack.
It was just a few years ago that Affrie Ward won his last two races ridden, that was in his homeland of Barbados. Prior to those races...

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The great trip of Wicked Django.
I remember speaking with Ryan Brewster over the phone for the very first time. At that point I knew very little about him but his words...

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Hazelwood wins his first race at Gulfstream Park and simply prepared for the next race. No celebrating after his first win on US soil.
With just under a week since Teshawn Hazelwood won his first race at Gulfstream Park, you probably are thinking that it would have been a...

Derek Headley
Jul 10, 20242 min read


Paramount Prince, Husbands, Casse and a winning attitude.
Last weekend we got to see a combination of Horse, trainer and jockey with one of the most wanted things at the racetrack. A winning...

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Jul 1, 20243 min read


Maakwa breaks the long drought for trainer Shana Lopez and team at Woodbine racetrack.
The horse runs in good company and always looks like he could win when ever he shows up on race day. With knowing that, I didn't...

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Jun 25, 20241 min read


The Ohio Derby attracts Catching Freedom and a chance to redeem himself after a couple tough races.
With three wins from seven starts, the Brad Cox trainee by Constitution will make a huge attempt to bounce back after winning the...

Derek Headley
Jun 21, 20242 min read


Rafael Hernandez bagged five winners at Woodbine from a ten race card.
On a sunny father's day race card at Woodbine racetrack, jockey Rafael Hernandez did the unthinkable and won half the card from the day's...

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Jun 17, 20241 min read
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