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	CANOE -- SLAM! Sports - Columnists: sts Ulmer - Almost invincible
		The race was the prestigious Canadian Oaks and Gomez' mount, Swisskin, snapped her leg on the far turn.
		Avelino Gomez was not unaware of the danger of his job.
		Gomez is one of three jockeys to have won the Queens Plate four times, but the gaudy results were secondary.
	slam.canoe.ca /Slam/Columnists/Ulmer/2005/06/19/pf-1095335.html (958 words)

	National Museum of Racing - Hall of Fame
		Avelino Gomez rode from 1944 to 1981 and won an impressive 24% of his races.
		Avelino Gomez was fatally injured in a spill in the 1980 Canadian Oaks.
		Gomez was inducted in the Canadian Hall of Fame in 1977, followed by induction in the Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame in 1982.
	www.racingmuseum.org /hall/jockey.asp?ID=186 (257 words)

	Ex-Rider LeBlanc Gets Avelino Gomez Award - bloodhorse.com
		Jacqui Gomez, daughter of Avelino Gomez, presented the statue to the man who won 1,466 career races.
		The Gomez award is given annually to a Canadian rider who has made significant contributions to the sport.
		Gomez, or "El Perfecto" as he was known by racing fans, died of complications after a three-horse accident during the running of the Canadian Oaks in 1980.
	news.bloodhorse.com /viewstory.asp?id=33974 (402 words)

	Thoroughbred Racing
		Avelino Gomez, rider of 4078 winners, led all North American jockeys in victories in 1966.
		He was killed in an accident at Woodbine during the Canadian Oaks race in June 1980.
		Woolf, Longden, Hawley, Turcotte and Gomez have been honoured by the US Racing Hall of Fame.
	www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com /index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0007988 (1232 words)

	News
		Presented annually on (Labatt Woodbine) Oaks day (Sunday, June 12 in 2005), the honour is in memory of Gomez, one of the sport's most heralded and revered performers.
		The Cuban-born Gomez died of complications after a three-horse accident in the 1980 Canadian Oaks.
		Although Krasner, who recorded 3,136 lifetime wins, is disappointed at never having met or rode against Gomez, having his name associated with the legendary competitor is something he truly cherishes.
	www.ohria.com /news/?id=05May25_1 (538 words)

	HORSEPLAYER QUARTERLY
		Avelino Gomez fired up the crowd in the paddock and on the track like no one before or since, and was the leading rider at the summer and autumn meetings.
		El Perfecto, as Gomez was fondly called, achieved near mythic status in this country’s racing history.
		A statue of the late Cuban wonder greets fans at Woodbine today and every year the Avelino Gomez award for lifetime achievement is presented to an outstanding Canadian jockey.
	www.675bets.com /Quarterly/menu_1.htm (1140 words)

	LeBlanc Receives Avelino Gomez Memorial Award - bloodhorse.com
		I), was named the 2006 recipient of the Avelino Gomez Memorial Award May 25.
		A native of Cuba, Gomez died of complications after a three-horse accident in the 1980 Canadian Oaks.
		A replica of the life-sized Gomez statue in Woodbine's walking ring is presented to each year's honoree.
	news.bloodhorse.com /viewstory.asp?id=33723 (415 words)

	Hall of Fame - Jockey - Pat Remillard, 1979
		Avelino Gomez, a member of the Hall of Fame and one of the world's all-time great jockeys, remembers Remillard with fondness.
		Gomez remembers that when you wanted to pass Remillard you had better do it with room to spare.
		The trick wasn't illegal, it was just his way of riding," laughs Gomez.
	www.canadianhorseracinghalloffame.com /jockeys/1979/Pat_Remillard.asp (369 words)

	Trinidad News, Trinidad Newspaper, Trinidad Sports, Trinidad politics, Trinidad and Tobago, Tobago News, Trinidad ...
		He has been riding for more than 25 years, and in 2001, won the prestigious Avelino Gomez Award when he was voted by his peers for his contribution to racing and his personal standards and values exhibited on an ongoing basis.
		Avelino Gomez was an outstanding and very popular jockey, and died when his mount fell in the Canadian Oaks, but I forget the exact year.
		I reminded Richard that in 1982/83, he rode a horse named "Maurissa" for my syndicate in Canada at both Fort Erie and Woodbine tracks, but amazingly he did not remember, even though she was probably the slowest horse he has ever ridden.
	www.trinidadexpress.com /index.pl/article_sports_mag?id=160998467 (2568 words)

	John LeBlanc named recipient of the 2006 Avelino Gomez Memorial Award (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		TORONTO (CP) - John LeBlanc, who rode La Prevoyante, Kennedy Road and Glorious Song to victories in the 1960s and 1970s, is the 2006 recipient of the Avelino Gomez Memorial Award.
		Gomez was one of the sport's most heralded and revered performers.
		A lifed-size statue of Gomez, who called Toronto home, overlooks Woodbine's walking ring.
	www.canada.com /topics/sports/story.html?id=684b351c-5841-4815-8db4-916d79dda998&k=97807 (584 words)

	Thoroughbred Times: Today's News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Longtime Canadian jockey Robert Landry has been selected as the 2003 recipient of the Avelino Gomez Memorial Award, which will be presented at Woodbine on June 8.
		The honor is named for the late Cuban-born Gomez who died of complications following his involvement in a three-horse spill in the 1980 Canadian Oaks.
		The selection of Landry is especially poignant considering Gomez was the inspiration behind his career in the first place.
	www.thoroughbredtimes.com /todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=33773&subsec=2 (654 words)

	The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The film was directed by Beto Gomez and Avelino Rodriguez was the executive producer.
		The director, executive director, casting director and actors are scheduled to be on hand for today’s premiere.
		Campos said approximately two months before filming of the movie began, he was approached by Gomez to train and prepare Oviedo for his boxing scenes.
	www.brownsvilleherald.com /sports_comments.php?id=61477_0_9_0_C (550 words)

	The 2004 Sovereign Awards
		Kabel won 36 stakes race at Woodbine in 2004, tying the record set by Avelino Gomez.
		Beating Avelino Gomez's record was something I've been working on for the past 3 years." He choked back tears when he thanked his family for being there, "to share this special moment with my (late) father who would be very proud."
		A Bit O'Gold was named champion 3-year-old male, with his stakes wins in the Plate Trial, Prince of Wales Stakes, Breeders' Stakes, and the Ontario Derby, coming up just short in the Queen's Plate.
	www.horse-races.net /library/sov04-awards.htm (1328 words)

	Thoroughbred Times: Today's News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		John LeBlanc, who rode 1972 Canadian Horse of the Year La Prevoyante, was named the recipient of the 2006 Avelino Gomez Memorial Award on Thursday.
		The award is given annually to a rider who is Canadian-born, Canadian-raised, or a regular in the country for more than five years, who has made significant contributions to racing.
		A life-size statue of Gomez overlooks the walking ring at Woodbine, and a replica is presented to each year's award winner.
	www.thoroughbredtimes.com /todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=64038&subsec=1 (640 words)

	Book Review - Ride of a Lifetime
		Eventually, he found his way to Woodbine Racetrack to work in the stables and the rest is history.
		Riding alongside his idol, the late Avelino Gomez, Hawley mastered the skills needed to be a successful jockey.
		He smashed the single season record for wins, as well as set records on his home circuit including nine wins in the Canadian Oaks (now called the Woodbine Oaks) and a record-tying four in the Queen's Plate.
	www.horse-races.net /library/review-112205.htm (639 words)

	Hall of Fame - Jockey - Sandy Hawley, 1986
		He is closing in on 5,000 life-time winners, and will e the youngest in the history of the sport to reach that plateau.
		He has won The Queen's Plate on four occasions, sharing the modern day record for that accomplishment with the late Avelino Gomez and Robin Platts.
		Sandy Hawley is truly deserving of his place in Canada's Horse Racing Hall of Fame.
	www.canadianhorseracinghalloffame.com /jockeys/1986/Sandy_Hawley.asp (232 words)

	Hastings Racecourse - PUT CHRIS LOSETH BACK IN THE SPOTLIGHT
		Over an illustrious career that spanned more than three decades, Loseth finished with an amazing 3,567 lifetime wins and 277 stakes victories.
		He won the riding title at Hastings an unprecedented eight times and in 2001 was named winner of the coveted Avelino Gomez Memorial Award in recognition of his contributions to thoroughbred racing in Canada.
		And to think it all started when a little boy just 10 years of age read about the legendary John Longden.
	www.hastingspark.com /pressrelease/archive/pr05160601.aspx (341 words)

	A profile of Reade Baker
		In 1977 Reade started two new ventures: he began his own bloodstock service and at the same time became a jockey's agent.
		As a jockey's agent Reade represented three Sovereign Award winning champion jockeys; Ron Hansen, Avelino Gomez and Gary Stahlbaum.
		Reade was elected president of JABA - the Jockey Agent's Benevolent Association headquartered at Belmont Park in New York.
	www.readebaker.com /html/profile.html (624 words)

	Horse Canada - News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Such control measures are essential in order to maintain the health and well-being of the horse, the integrity of the industry, and the public confidence.
		Born in Rogersville, New Brunswick on November 23, 1939, LeBlanc, who decided to become a jockey after reading a newspaper article on the sport in the late 1950s, was humbled to find his name tied to one of the sport’s most prominent names.
		Presented annually on (Labatt Woodbine) Oaks day (Sunday, June 11 in 2006) at Woodbine, the honour is in memory of Gomez, one of the sport’s most heralded and revered performers.
	horse-canada.com /html/news.html (12773 words)

	Fayette Gallery - limited edition prints, original oil paintings, art, framing, custom framing, artists, prints (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		His prints appreciate in value with each passing year, sometimes by as much as several thousand dollars.
		Through his limited edition prints and posters, Fred Stone has raised many thousands of dollars for racing charities like the Don MacBeth Memorial Jockey Fund, the Shoemaker Foundation, and Canada's Avelino Gomez Fund, as well as for theraputic riding programs and other charitable organizations throughout the country.
		Don't miss this opportunity to own one of these imcredible pieces of art.
	www.faygallery2.com /page.asp?p=5299 (202 words)

	E.L. Samuel Memorial (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		He was a director of Breeders’ Cup Limited, Vice President and a Trustee of The Ontario Jockey Club, a member of The Jockey Club of Canada and The Jockey Club.
		He served as a Trustee on the Board of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and as Chairman of the Avelino Gomez Memorial Foundation.
		He was affiliated with The Board of Trade, the Canadian Association of Family Enterprise, The Royal Canadian Yacht Club, The Toronto Club, Appleby College and the Sigma Chi Fraternity.
	www.atlanticrider.com /national131.htm (357 words)

	washingtonpost.com: Beyond the Threshold: A Life in Opus Dei
		Because of what I had heard and because of my personal concern for the church, I asked about Opus Dei during a conference at St. Augustine, my parish church in Madrid.
		The pastor, Father Avelino Gomez Ledo, said that he did not know enough to offer an opinion and would rather not discuss it.
		It was a discreet reply that somehow hinted at an unfavorable judgment on the group.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-srv/style/longterm/books/chap1/beyondthethreshold.htm (2510 words)

	Stable Notes
		I retired seven years ago, but when I watched the movie Seabiscuit, it made me feel even more honored to have won an award dedicated to such a great rider.
		The fact that Woolf himself was a Canadian makes it even more special to me. I’ve won an Eclipse Award, the Avelino Gomez Award (for Canadian riders) and I’m in the Hall of Fame, and I’d have to rank the Woolf Award right with all of those.
		Helmsmaster won the fifth race and The Dempsey Look took the sixth, both under Garrett Gomez.
	www.santaanita.com /news/sn.php?f=stablenotesformar92006byedgolden (1659 words)

	May 22 , 2005 - Villeneuve Wins Four
		Francine Villeneuve is Canada’s all-time leading female rider with close to 850 career wins.
		She was the 2004 recipient of the Avelino Gomez Memorial Award for her significant contributions to Canadian racing.
		Fort Erie now offers live racing four days a week, Saturday through Tuesday.
	www.forterieracing.com /press_releases/archive/releases/May22-05.htm (145 words)

	books.html
		Then there was Whipper Billy Watson and his early adventures touring the UK, always short of money and a place to sleep.
		Great stories all -- from Avelino Gomez to Bobby Hull to trout fishing.
		If it touched a sporting nerve, Coleman covered it, lending his special insight.
	www.canadapost.co.uk /books.html (1297 words)

	International Solidarity from Political Prisoners
		Statement form GRAPO Political Prisoners Juan Kardenal, Luis Gomez Blanca
		En solidaridad con el preso political afro-americano Mumia Abu-Jamal y en contra de la sentencia de penas de muerte que pesa sobre el.
		Baustista Barandalla Irarte, Osca Roman Perez, Alberdi Olano Ernesto, Bollada Alvarez Jesus, Miguel Angel Ruis Zaza, Miguel Andves Iglesias Gomez, Csaza Tamas, Agustin Mendez Sanches, Ramadon Kajtazi, Eustrio Borrus, Betiellah Cukiei, Manuel Salazar, Santiago Brozen de la Nava, Juan Rodriguez Martinez, Feo.
	www.refuseandresist.org /mumia/1995/interpolpris.html (640 words)

	Goodbye Jim Coleman:A Sports Columnist Legend (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Sharkey could have come off the set of "The Sopranos".
		The crafty Cuban-born jockey Avelino Gomez stopped at Coleman's table.
		As did Patsy Santo, Centrefield Willie and a long-time associate of Coleman's, Morris Fishman, a former jockey, pugilist and owner of a successful gambling house who, in the 60s, owned and trained thoroughbreds.
	www.completerider.com /cantbmay.htm (1166 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Sam Krasner Presented with the 2005 Avelino Gomez Memorial Award
		Sam Krasner named 2005 recipient of the Avelino Gomez Memorial Award
		Relaxation never hurts and Quincy Welch can attest to the fact
	www.jockeyscanada.com /racingnews.aspx (145 words)

	World Talk Radio: Nine.com's Thoroughbred Connection: Personalities (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		She also talked about the path that took her from riding horses at the age of 4 to overseeing West Point's Woodbine stable.
		John and Jeff interviewed former jockey Sam Krasner, winner of the 2005 Avelino Gomez award.
		Sam talked about the prestige of winning the award named for the late great Cuban-born rider who perished after a 1980 spill.
	www.worldtalkradio.com /category.asp?cid=323 (4568 words)

	Go Horse Betting - Changing of the guard in jockey world (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Keeneland during this spring meet had as diverse a jockey colony as you could find anywhere in North America, with even an Irishman, James Graham, riding alongside the French and Latinos.
		Sports Illustrated magazine was writing about the "Spanish invasion" in 1962, when Manuel Ycaza, Braulio Baeza, Avelino Gomez, Heliodoro Gustines and Herbie Hinojosa were winning the majority of major races.
		By the mid-1960s we got Angel Cordero Jr.
	www.gohorsebetting.com /articles/2006/may/20060503-2.php (1331 words)

	Bankaw News Homepage
		Calbayog City - Leaving one's doors unlocked at night can be fatal as the experience of this businesswoman shows.
		Filomena Lao, manager of the Breadmix Restaurant, one of this city's successful restaurants located at the corner of JD Avelino and Gomez Sts., was found dead in her own bathroom by her relatives early in the morning of...
		Tacloban City has P141M collectibles from gov't firms
	www.geocities.com /bankaw/archives/index56.html (520 words)

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