It is a moment during post parade that lasts mere seconds, but it expresses a lifetime of gratitude for jockey Amanda Vandermeersch. The gesture likely goes unnoticed by those who sit in the Woodbine grandstand or for the others who tune in to watch the races broadcast from the Toronto oval.
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Is Restrepo the New Face of Latinos in Horse Racing?
Latinos are everywhere in Thoroughbred racing. Look at every farm, track, jockey colony, and sales pavilion. They are people whose influence on the industry oftentimes goes unnoticed or worse, unappreciated.
Hall of Famer McGaughey Back at Preakness for First Time in a Decade
Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey will have a runner in the May 20 Preakness Stakes for the first time in 10 years when he saddles Perform in the second jewel of the Triple Crown.
A Rosy Ride to Kentucky Derby Winner’s Circle for Commonwealth Shareholders With Mage
Dustin Potter did not have high expectations when he bought 50 shares at $50 apiece in an unraced 2-year-old based at Gulfstream Park.
