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Meet some of the racing personalities at Fort Erie Race Track

Kirk Johnson JOCKEY Birthplace – Spanish Town, Jamaica Favourite Song – Party Shot by Popcaan Favourite Movie – Anything with Clint Eastwood Favourite thing to do on a day off – I enjoy spending time with my fiancé and family as well as playing soccer and swimming Most Memorable Racing Moment – My first win at Woodbine in 2011 Who/What Inspires Me – My job! I love horses and I want to consistently better myself as a rider and improve on my ability I would describe My Riding Style As – I have the flattest back in Ontario! Lifetime Stats – 2362 Starters – 282 Wins – 269 Seconds – 290 Thirds Win Percent – 11% In The Money – 35% Return on Investment – 1.3533 Lifetime Earnings - $2,834,341
Betty Jo Williams JOCKEY Birthplace – Orangeville, Ontario Favourite Song – Hardworking Man by Brooks and Dunn Favourite Movie – Man From Snowy River Favourite thing to do on a day off – Watch my brother play hockey, play with my dog and go shopping Most Memorable Racing Moment – My first post parade at Woodbine, it was breathtaking and winning 4 races in 1 day at Fort Erie Who/What Inspires Me – Julie Krone, ever since I was little I have watched her ride I would describe My Riding Style As – Patience is the key Lifetime Stats – 382 Starters – 40 Wins – 50 Seconds – 50 Thirds Win Percent – 10% In The Money – 36% Return on Investment – 1.0639 Lifetime Earnings - $677,905
Jeffery Alderson JOCKEY Birthplace – Fort Erie, Ontario Favourite Song – Take Care by Drake Favourite Movie – Seabiscuit Favourite thing to do on a day off – Go shopping for clothes Most Memorable Racing Moment – Winning my very first race Who/What Inspires Me – My Dad (Tony Alderson)... He was a jockey too and taught me everything I Would Describe My Riding Style As – Patient Lifetime Stats – 295 Starters – 13 Wins – 17 Seconds – 30 Thirds Win Percent – 4% In The Money – 16% Return on Investment – 1.3326 Lifetime Earnings - $497,525
Mike Newell TRAINER Birthplace – Gimley, Manitoba Favourite Song – A Boy Named Sue by Johnny Cash Favourite Movie – Top Gun Favourite thing to do on a day off – Go fishing Most Memorable Racing Moment – Winning the Fort Erie training title in 2008 Favourite Horse I Trained – Smokin Ashes or Layfield Locks Training Style – Caring by putting the horses and riders safety first Lifetime Stats – 4816 Starters – 577 Wins – 582 Seconds – 625 Thirds Win Percent – 11% In The Money – 37% Return on Investment – 1.4008 Lifetime Earnings - $5,569,371
Regina Sealock JOCKEY Birthplace – Germany Favourite Song – Fly me to the Moon by Frank Sinatra Favourite Movie – Million Dollar Baby Favourite thing to do on a day off – Go windsurfing Most Memorable Racing Moment – The Powder Puff Derby Who/What Inspires You – People with true courage I would describe My Riding Style As – Versatile Lifetime Stats – 8899 Starters – 753 Wins – 911 Seconds – 1003 Thirds Win Percent – 8% In The Money – 29% Return on Investment – 0.8194 Lifetime Earnings - $6,207,633
Marilyn McMullen TRAINER Birthplace – Deloraine, Manitoba Favourite Song – The Dance by Garth Brooks Favourite Movie – Taken Favourite thing to do on a day off – Spend the day with our kids Most Memorable Racing Moment – When I received the Outstanding Trainer Award in 2010 at Fort Erie Race Track. It was voted on by my peers. Favourite Horse I Trained – Mr. Quill, the 1st horse I ever owned (I was 13) Training Style – Treating the horses as individuals, I try to get the most out of their ability Lifetime Stats – 1527 Starters – 137 Wins – 157 Seconds – 188 Thirds Win Percent – 8% In The Money – 31% Return on Investment – 1.2872 Lifetime Earnings - $1,823,770
Brian Cheyne JOCKEY Birthplace – Fort Erie, Ontario Favourite Song – The World at Large by Modest Mouse Favourite Movie – Good Will Hunting Favourite thing to do on a day off – Hanging out with my friends and family and skateboarding Most Memorable Racing Moment – Winning my first race at Woodbine for Reade Baker Who/What Inspires Me – My friends and family and the other jockeys I work with I would Describe My Riding Style As – Aggressive but patient Lifetime Stats – 544 Starters – 49 Wins – 50 Seconds – 63 Thirds Win Percent – 9% In The Money – 29% Return on Investment – 1.5762 Lifetime Earnings - $712,319
Layne Giliforte TRAINER Birthplace – Buffalo, New York Favourite Song – Where Were You by Alan Jackson Favourite Movie – A Beautiful Mind Favourite thing to do on a day off – Rest and hang out at home Most Memorable Racing Moment – The day Izvestia won the Breeders’ Stakes and took the Canadian Triple Crown, I was his groom Favourite Horse I Trained – Juliet’s Kiss Training Style – Consistent and Patient Lifetime Stats – 4324 Starters – 838 Wins – 712 Seconds – 532 Thirds Win Percent – 19% In The Money – 48% Return on Investment – 1.6627 Lifetime Earnings - $11,048,799
Elissa Blowe RACE ANALYST Birthplace – Greenbank, Ontario Favourite Song – Black by Pearl Jam Favourite Movie – Boots Malone Favourite Thing to do on a day off – Spend quality time with my kids (Patches my Jack Russell Terrier and Golani my riding horse, a former racer) Favourite Horse to Watch Run – Ascot From Heaven, he would come from 15 lengths out of it and circle the field. He was as honest as it gets. Most memorable racing moment – Watching my Dad (Don) driving Standardbreds. Who/what inspires you – My family, racing fans and my fellow horsemen. I don’t want to let anyone down. I would describe my handicapping style as – Because I spend so much time at the track, I like to keep my ears open all the time. I like talking to trainers and jockeys for some kind of a inside scoop that I can pass along to the fans. Reading the form is a skill but reading between the lines is another.
Mike Dimoff RACE ANNOUNCER Birthpace – Toronto, Ontario. Favorite Song - Rockin in the Free World by Neil Young. Favorite Movie - Goodfellas. Favourite Thing to Do on a Day Off - Watch my kids play sports. Favourite horse to watch - Sunday Silence...honorable mention-Candy Ride-Cigar-Zenyatta. Most memorable race moment - Witnessing Smarty Jones falling short in the Belmont and Stardom Bound, Goldikova and Zenyatta sweeping ladies day @ Breeders Cup. My inspirations - My wife and my kids, a fine glass of sauvignon and people who live life with integrity. I would describe my announcing style as - In control and descriptive.
Nick Gonzalez TRAINER Birthplace – Niagara Falls, New York Favourite Song – This Love by Maroon 5 Favourite Movie – The Godfather Favourite thing to do on a day off – I never take a day off Most memorable racing moment – Winning the Queen’s Plate in 2010 with Big Red Mike Favourite Horse you ever trained and why – Parnitha. I won 38 races with him, he taught me how to train a good horse. I would describe my training style as – I treat every horse individually, I respect their differences and train them accordingly Lifetime Stats – 6074 Starters – 1052 Wins – 861 Seconds – 753 Thirds Win % - 17% ITM – 43% ROI – 1.2589 Lifetime Earnings - $18,801,970
Melanie Pinto JOCKEY Birthplace – Brampton, Ontario Favourite Song – More by Usher Favourite Movie – The Black Stallion Favourite Thing to Do on a Day off – I like to take my dog to the beach and I also like fishing Most Memorable Racing Moment – Winning my first two races in one day, winning 4 races on one card and winning the Don Valliere Cup with Spread the News in 2009 Who Inspires Me – Great jockeys like Johnny Velazquez and Garret Gomez I would Describe my Riding Style As – A pace stalker 1178 Starts – 142 Wins – 143 Seconds – 140 Thirds Win Percent – 12% ITM – 36% ROI – 1.5430 Lifetime Earnings - $1,705,786
Janine Smith JOCKEY Birthplace – Comox, British Columbia Favourite Song – Wild World by Cat Stevens Favourite Movie – My Fair Lady Favourite Thing to do on a day off – Going to the beach or pool Most Memorable Racing Moment – Winning my first race by 10 1/2 lengths Who/What Inspires Me - The horses, and my parents for all their support. I would describe my riding style as - Definitely a work in progress! Lifetime Stats – 79 Starts – 7 Wins – 2 Seconds – 9 Thirds (includes unrecognized tracks) Win % - 8% ITM – 22% ROI – 0.9975 Career Earnings - $31,509
Martin Ramirez Jockey Birthplace – Tijuana, Mexico Favourite Song - It Wasn't Me by Shaggy Favourite Movie - The Sting Favourite Thing to do on a Day off - Go dancing and go to the beach Most Memorable Racing Moment - I love my career and every moment is memorable! Who/What Inspires You - My father, Laffit Pincay and winning! I Would describe my riding style as - Versatile. Lifetime Stats – 8843 Starters – 1177 Wins – 1108 Seconds – 1024 Thirds Win % - 13% ITM – 37% ROI – 1.5074 Lifetime Earnings - $16,290,993
Real Simard Jockey Birthplace – Peace River, Alberta Favourite Song – Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne Favourite Movie – Shawshank Redemption and Green Mile Favourite Thing to do on a day off – I love to go fishing and golfing Most Memorable Racing Moment – Winning the Canadian Derby twice was very exciting. Winning my 2,000^th race was rewarding and surreal. Riding Afleets Dancer in the Louisana Super Derby. Who/What Inspires Me – The thrill of winning and the hard working people in our industry inspire me I would describe my riding style as – I like to be patient early and aggressive late Lifetime Stats – 14,876 Starters – 2,088 Winners – 1,888 Seconds – 1,873 Thirds Win % - 14% ITM – 39% ROI – 1.1052 Lifetime Earnings $19,745,376