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Jockey Elliott to Receive 2010 Gomez Award

Jockey Elliott to Receive 2010 Gomez Award

Jockey Stewart Elliott was named the 2010 recipient of the Avelino Gomez Memorial Award June 1.

 Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Robert King Wins Canada's Avelino Gomez Award

Robert King Wins Canada's Avelino Gomez Award

Retired jockey Robert King, who has worn many different hats throughout his enduring horse racing career, was named the 2009 recipient of the Avelino Gomez Memorial Award May 30.

 Saturday, May 30, 2009
Jack Lauzon Wins Avelino Gomez Award

Jack Lauzon Wins Avelino Gomez Award

Jockey Jack Lauzon, who retired last year as one of the most respected riders in Canada, was named the 2008 recipient of the Avelino Gomez Memorial Award May 22.

 Thursday, May 22, 2008

Ex-Rider LeBlanc Gets Avelino Gomez Award

Former jockey John LeBlanc received the Avelino Gomez Memorial Award in a trackside ceremony on Sunday afternoon at Woodbine.

 Sunday, June 11, 2006

Ex-Rider LeBlanc Gets Avelino Gomez Award

Former jockey John LeBlanc received the Avelino Gomez Memorial Award in a trackside ceremony on Sunday afternoon at Woodbine.

 Sunday, June 11, 2006

LeBlanc Receives Avelino Gomez Memorial Award

John LeBlanc, who rode La Prevoyante, 1972 Canadian Horse of the Year, and Angle Light, Secretariat's entrymate in the 1973 Kentucky Derby (gr. I), was named the 2006 recipient of the Avelino Gomez Memorial Award May 25.

 Thursday, May 25, 2006

Sam Krasner Named Gomez Award Winner

Sam Krasner was named the 2005 Avelino Gomez Memorial Award winner. The award is given to the person, Canadian-born, Canadian-raised or regular rider in the country for more than five years, who has made significant contributions to the sport.

 Wednesday, May 25, 2005

Landry to Receive Canada's Gomez Award

Canadian jockey Robert Landry has been named the recipient of the 2003 Avelino Gomez Memorial Award.

 Friday, May 23, 2003

Canadian Jockey Clark Makes Unlikely Return

Many wondered if jockey David Clark would be able to come back from serious injuries this season or perhaps ever again. But as he's proven time and again over his illustrious career, never count Clark out.

 Thursday, October 10, 2002