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Andrew J. Robinson: Dean of the Trainers in Western Canada

Andrew J. Robinson: Dean of the Trainers in Western Canada

Andy Robinson - Wpg Tribune June 22, 1923 By Bob Gates “One of the finest trainers in the racing game.” R. J. Speers – Edmonton Bulletin, January 29, 1932 “The grand old man of Western Canada’s old guard of training.” Winnipeg Free Press, May 21, 1936 “Andy Robinson...

Remembering the Western Thoroughbred

Remembering the Western Thoroughbred

By Bob Gates And now for something completely different! The history blog is proud to dedicate this week’s trip back in time to the publication known as the Western Thoroughbred (WT). Try as we might, we were unable to confirm the exact years that this publication...