October 19, 2008
Apprentice Eric Edwards Wins First Race

FORT ERIE, October 19...Eric Edwards scored his first win as a jockey guiding Carysfort Light to victory in Sunday’s first race at Fort Erie.

Edwards, a native of Jamaica didn’t waste any time picking up his second career win. The 34 year-old came right back to win the day’s fifth race aboard Genuine Princess.

At 34, Edwards may be one of the older apprentice jockeys currently competing in North America but he doesn’t lack experience. He’s been exercising horses for the last 17 years in Ontario.

“I always thought that the day I get my first winner will be the day a get my second,” said Edwards. “I just love riding. It has always been my dream and my dreams keep coming true.”

Edwards is the fourth apprentice to score his first winner at Fort Erie this season. Devon Johnson, Cory Spataro and Michael Mehak did so earlier.

Daryl Wells
Media and Communications
1-800-295-3770 ext. 3204
e-mail: dwells@forterieracetrack.ca