The horse racing community at Woodbine racetrack in Toronto, Ontario, is mourning the loss of long-time assistant trainer Martha Gonzalez, who passed away Sunday morning at the age of 58.
As a beloved member of the Woodbine community, Martha was a dear friend to many, and a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her 35 years working as an assistant trainer to her husband, Nicholas Gonzalez, is representative of her passion for the sport and the horses and people within it.
Together, Nick and Martha Gonzalez enjoyed many successes over the years, including two Queen's Plate victories, with Big Red Mike in 2010 and Midnight Aria in 2013. The stable's most recent major wins came with Stronach Stable's Silent Poet, winner of the Grade 2 Play the King Stakes in 2019 and this year's G2 Connaught Cup Stakes.
On behalf of the entire Woodbine horse racing community, Woodbine Entertainment sends heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.
Details for a Celebration of Martha's Life will be shared soon.
Woodbine jockeys, pictured post parading here, wore a black band on their right leg during the running of the first race today to pay tribute to longtime horsewoman Martha Gonzalez, who passed away this morning after a courageous battle with cancer. (Michael Burns Photo) pic.twitter.com/OUwGwO8Ifn
— Brittney Mayotte (@WoodbineMayotte) October 4, 2020
Martha Gonzalez was a beautiful person who is loved by the Woodbine Community. She was a great friend who cared deeply about our sport and its people. She will be missed. https://t.co/7MVpGkACDc
— Jim Lawson (@JJL_Sports) October 4, 2020
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