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The year 1973 will long be remembered in horse racing circles for the accomplishments of an Oshawa-born jockey
The year 1973 will long be remembered in horse racing circles for the accomplishments of an Oshawa-born jockey

The year 1973 will long be remembered in horse racing circles for the accomplishments of an Oshawa-born jockey

Date10/22/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: The year 1973 will long be remembered in horse racing circles for the accomplishments of an Oshawa-born jockey. That year Sandy Hawley, born Sandford Desmond on April 16, 1949, broke all sorts of riding records in becoming the top jockey in North America.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0053917F
Honor guard: Two dozen jockeys, in racing silks, form honor guard at funeral today for Avelino Gomez who died in weekend spill at Woodbine
Honor guard: Two dozen jockeys, in racing silks, form honor guard at funeral today for Avelino Gomez who died in weekend spill at Woodbine
6/25/1980
Riding horses in the Hawley family isn't restricted to Sandy, Canada's jockey supreme
Riding horses in the Hawley family isn't restricted to Sandy, Canada's jockey supreme
8/31/1977
Pair in the winner's circle. Jockey Jeff Fell (left) receives the Joe Perlove Memorial Trophy from The Star's managing editor, Ray Timson, at Constell(...)
Pair in the winner's circle. Jockey Jeff Fell (left) receives the Joe Perlove Memorial Trophy from The Star's managing editor, Ray Timson, at Constell(...)
5/1/1977
Sitting pretty: Italian-born jockey Mike Giancola had his best day on an Ontario track, riding three winners at Greenwood yesterday for trainer Nick DiPaolo
Sitting pretty: Italian-born jockey Mike Giancola had his best day on an Ontario track, riding three winners at Greenwood yesterday for trainer Nick DiPaolo
3/24/1980
Jockey and horse look over the day's entries during a quiet moment at track's stable area
Jockey and horse look over the day's entries during a quiet moment at track's stable area
10/28/1980
Jockey Cash Asmussen, who rode longshot Mill Native to victory in the Arlington Million race yesterday, hugs Carol Ray, wife of the horse's owner Corn(...)
Jockey Cash Asmussen, who rode longshot Mill Native to victory in the Arlington Million race yesterday, hugs Carol Ray, wife of the horse's owner Corn(...)
8/21/1988
Larry Attard: Jockey rode 150th winner of year in Jamed Lovely Stakes
Larry Attard: Jockey rode 150th winner of year in Jamed Lovely Stakes
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Apprentice jockey Maggie Couse had long walk back to the stable yesterday after she was unseated by Gage Inlet during workout. When she got back to th(...)
Apprentice jockey Maggie Couse had long walk back to the stable yesterday after she was unseated by Gage Inlet during workout. When she got back to th(...)
3/1/1985
Apprentice jockey Maggie Couse had long walk back to the stable yesterday after she was unseated by Gage Inlet during workout. When she got back to th(...)
Apprentice jockey Maggie Couse had long walk back to the stable yesterday after she was unseated by Gage Inlet during workout. When she got back to th(...)
3/14/1985
Barbara Russo: Denied she placed bets for jockey Dan Beckon or got tips
Barbara Russo: Denied she placed bets for jockey Dan Beckon or got tips
8/7/1988
Jockey Dan Beckon was murdered, a leading expert in gunshot wounds said yesterday
Jockey Dan Beckon was murdered, a leading expert in gunshot wounds said yesterday
7/26/1988
Here is the elegant home Dan Beckon built for his family near Bolton as one of Canada's leading jockeys
Here is the elegant home Dan Beckon built for his family near Bolton as one of Canada's leading jockeys
10/26/1987