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Todd Kabel, one of Canada's most successful riders, has passed away.

Born on December 7, 1965, in McCreary, Manitoba, Kabel won 3,306 races over his illustrious career in the saddle.

He won the Sovereign Award for Champion jockey in Canada in 1992 and 1995, and four years running from 2003 to 2006. His major wins include a pair of Queen's Plates, with Regal Discovery in 1995, and with Scatter The Gold in 2000, and a 2004 Atto Mile score with Soaring Free.

Woodbine Entertainment offers its condolences to his family, friends and fans. Details on a celebration of life will be shared when they become available.

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Canadian jockey Todd Kabel, a seven-time Sovereign Award winner, has died at the age of 55, according to a press release from Woodbine Racecourse. The native of Manitoba won 3,306 races from 1984 to 2013, racking up nearly US$106 million in career earnings. He was 1986's outstanding apprentice, and was named Canada's outstanding jockey in 1992, 1995, 2003, 2004 and 2006. Kabel, who reportedly battled with personal demons away from the track, piloted two Queen's Plate winners (Regal Discovery, 1995 and Scatter the Gold, 2000) and one winner of the Prince of Wales S. (Scatter the Gold, 2000). Funeral arrangements are pending.

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