Embleton was general manager of the Fredericton Raceway and Exhibition Grounds from 1979 to 1999. Nicknamed "Doc" by his friends for his knowledge of horses, Embleton would later move on to train the animals on a professional level. Kari says her father would snag giant stuffed animals from the exhibition grounds every year for his two kids. An influential boss and friendBrent Briggs was 15 years old when he was hired by Embleton at Fredericton Raceway. The pair were reunited in their efforts to put on one last horse race program at the track called Fredericton Raceway 130.

Source: CBC News December 28, 2020 17:28 UTC