RACE SEASON WRAPS WITH MR. MIKE'S RACE
Trevor Simpson had a day for himself, but the year belonged to Larris Allen.
At the finale of The Horses At Evergreen Park on Sunday veteran reinsman Simpson had three wins including in the feature race of the day – the Mr. Mike’s Paint The Purple Stakes.
The $10,000 purple race was No. 4 on the day and Simpson had already crossed the finish line in first twice. He also had a win on Saturday.
But, it was Allen who walked away with the Top Jockey title. He was in the lead all season long and racked up three wins on the weekend to top it off.
Simpson rode Crown Ruler to a relatively easy win in the purple event finishing ahead of Little JP, ridden by Allen, and Saburo’s Race, with Garfield Gordon on board.
Owners Elly Rutherford and Garry Marks, also the trainer, netted $5,697 of the $10,750 purse. The race was over six furlongs.
They received the championship award from Mr. Mike’s Brad Richards (photo).
Top Trainer was Grande Prairie’s Clint Rycroft. Like Allen, he also was atop the standings from the start of the year in July.
Racing now shifts to Rocky Mountain Turf Club in Lethbridge for September and October and will return to J.D.A. Raceway in July of 2026.
Anyone wanting to continue to play the ponies can do so at the Wild Horse Casino & Lounge at the Park. The lounge had over a dozen screens showing live racing from across North American. Racing fans can also bet on those races in the lounge.