Patrick Husbands facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Patrick Husbands |
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| Occupation | Jockey |
| Born | May 22, 1973 Bridgetown, Barbados |
| Career wins | 3,000+ (ongoing) |
| Major racing wins | |
| Barbados Gold Cup (1990, 2006, 2010, 2014) Barbados Derby (1998) Kennedy Road Stakes (1998, 2002) Royal North Stakes (1998, 2012) Display Stakes (1999, 2002, 2005, 2010) Eclipse Stakes (1999, 2002, 2006) Grey Stakes (1999, 2006) Dance Smartly Stakes (1999, 2003, 2010, 2016) Shepperton Stakes (1999, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2012, 2016) Autumn Stakes (2000, 2003, 2008, 2010) Nandi Stakes (2000, 2002, 2003, 2014) Overskate Stakes (2000) La Lorgnette Stakes (2001, 2003, 2014) Woodbine Mile (2001) Metropolitan Handicap (2001) Seaway Stakes (2001, 2007) Nashua Stakes (2002) Swynford Stakes (2002, 2004, 2007, 2012, 2014) Cup and Saucer Stakes (2003, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2015) George C. Hendrie Stakes (2003, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014) Canadian Stakes (2004) Charlie Barley Stakes (2004, 2006, 2012, 2016) Sir Barton Stakes (2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2015) Bison City Stakes (2007) Bourbonette Oaks (2007) Highlander Stakes (2007) Seagram Cup Stakes (2007, 2011, 2015) Victoria Park Stakes (2007) Wonder Where Stakes (2007, 2009, 2011, 2015) Woodbine Oaks (2007, 2014) King Edward Breeders' Cup Stakes (2008, 2010) Princess Elizabeth Stakes (2008) Connaught Cup Stakes (2009, 2010) Hendrie Stakes (2009, 2011, 2012, 2014) South Ocean Stakes (2014) Canadian Classic Race wins: |
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| Racing awards | |
| Sovereign Award for Outstanding Jockey (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2008, 2009) Leading jockey at Woodbine Racetrack (1999, 2000, 2002, 2007, 2008) Avelino Gomez Memorial Award (2014) |
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| Honours | |
| January 7, 2004 - "Patrick Husbands Day" in Barbados | |
| Significant horses | |
| Wando, Arch Hall, Seaside Retreat, Sealy Hill | |
Patrick Husbands (born May 22, 1973) is a famous jockey from Barbados. He rides Thoroughbred horses in races. Patrick grew up around horses because his dad was also a jockey. He started riding horses when he was very young.
He became a professional jockey in Barbados. He was very successful there. In 1990, when he was just 16 years old, he won the important Barbados Gold Cup race with his horse, Vardar. This made him the youngest jockey ever to win that race. In 1994, he moved to Toronto, Ontario, in Canada, to continue his racing career.
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Patrick Husbands: A Racing Star
Patrick Husbands became a big name in horse racing at Woodbine Racetrack in Canada. He is known for his skill and many wins.
Winning the Canadian Triple Crown
One of his biggest achievements was in 2003. He won the Canadian Triple Crown with a horse named Wando. This means they won three very important races in Canada: the King's Plate, the Prince of Wales Stakes, and the Breeders' Stakes. Winning all three in one year is a huge deal in horse racing!
Other Major Race Wins
Patrick has won many other important races. In 2001, he rode Numerous Times to win the $1 million Woodbine Mile race. That same year, he won the Metropolitan Handicap in New York with a horse called Exciting Story. He also had great success with Arch Hall, winning the Sir Barton Stakes three times in a row from 2004 to 2006. In 2007, he was the main rider for Sealy Hill, who was named the best Canadian horse that year.
Awards and Achievements
Patrick Husbands has received many awards for his amazing riding.
Sovereign Award for Outstanding Jockey
He won the Sovereign Award for Outstanding Jockey seven times (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2008, 2009). This award is given to the best jockey in Canada each year. He was the leading jockey at Woodbine Racetrack five times (1999, 2000, 2002, 2007, 2008), meaning he won the most races there in those years.
Career Milestones
Patrick reached big milestones in his career:
- On October 4, 2009, he won his 2,000th race at Woodbine Racetrack.
- On June 18, 2016, he achieved his 3,000th career victory, also at Woodbine Racetrack.
Avelino Gomez Memorial Award
In 2014, Patrick was given the Avelino Gomez Memorial Award. This award honors jockeys who have made a big difference in Canadian horse racing. It's a special recognition for their contributions to the sport.
Life Outside the Track
Patrick Husbands lives in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Horse racing runs in his family! His brother, Simon Husbands, is also a jockey. His nephew, Terry Husbands, is an apprentice jockey, learning the ropes from his famous uncle. On January 7, 2004, his home country of Barbados even declared it "Patrick Husbands Day" to celebrate his achievements.
