July 26, 2009
Wilson Notches First Win as a Jockey

FORT ERIE, July 26...Jockey Bradley Wilson picked up his first win as a jockey guiding Lucius Vorenus to a three length victory in Sunday’s fifth race at Fort Erie.

Fellow jockeys celebrate Bradley Wilson's first victory

The 24 year-old Burlington native was thrilled to finally get his first win. “I feel great,” he said. “It’s a thrill to finally get the monkey off my back.”

Wilson, who is a graduate of the Chris McCarron Riding School, rode his first race here at Fort Erie June 28 finishing second aboard Baileysinheritance.

“I spent two years at the McCarron School,” said Wilson. “The final six months is placement and I was lucky to be placed with trainer Reade Baker. It was a great experience.”

Celebrations continue after Burlington native's victory

Lucius Vorenus, who is trained by Nick Gonzalez, returned $12.60, $5.80 and $3.70. Executive move finished second for an exactor payoff of $47.30, Living the Life completed the triactor for a return on $150.60.

Daryl Wells
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