Jockey Jeffrey Alderson coaxes Ellan Vannin to victory in the Ontario Lassie Stakes at Woodbine in November. ( Michael Burns / The Canadian Press file photo )Like many in horse racing, jockey Jeffrey Alderson grew up in the sport. Article Continued BelowThat chance came last year for Alderson, in what he calls his “breakthrough year,” with two fillies named Ellan Vannin and Hopping Not Hoping. As Woodbine commences its 62nd thoroughbred season on Saturday, Alderson is hoping to ride that momentum — and more good horses— to a top-five finish in the Woodbine jockey rankings. Like Alderson, Gattellaro is a new and young presence on the Woodbine backstretch.

Source: thestar April 13, 2017 23:37 UTC