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PRESS RELEASE – November 25, 2009
Contact: Carolyn Pulis 416 675 7756
The Jockey Club of Canada is pleased to announce the finalists in the 2009 Sovereign Awards Media categories. Winners will be announced at the 35th Annual Sovereign Awards ceremonies slated for early 2010.
Founded in 1973 by EP Taylor, The Jockey Club of Canada serves as an international representative of Canada’s Thoroughbred sport and promotes improvements to Thoroughbred horse racing and breeding both in Canada and abroad. To that end, The Jockey Club of Canada organizes and hosts the annual Sovereign Awards honoring outstanding achievements in all areas of Thoroughbred sport – from media coverage to horse of the year.
Outstanding Newspaper Article
Perry Lefko, Fate of the Fort, Down the Stretch, January 2009
Curtis Stock, Edmonton Journal, Lifetime of horse racing brings love, happiness and tragedy
Edmonton Journal, September 2009
Eleanor Yeoman LeBlanc, Racing stars change hats for a good cause, Down the Stretch, September 2009
Keith McCalmont, They’re really at the post, Down the Stretch, July 2009
Outstanding Feature Story
Perry Lefko, Eddie and Jennifer, Down the Stretch, September 2009
Bruce Walker, A Penny for your thoughts, Canadian Thoroughbred magazine, 150th Queen’s Plate Souvenir Edition, June 2009
Jennifer Morrison, Lindros and Impropriety, Horse-Canada.com, September 2009
Outstanding Photograph
Peter Gross, Chantal and the flag, Down the Stretch, April 2009
Michael Burns Photography, A reflection of talent, Canadian Thoroughbred, July 2009
Dave Landry Photography, Alumni Hall enjoying winter, Canadian Thoroughbred, March 2009
Michael Burns Jr., For the birds, Canadian Thoroughbred magazine, October 2009
Outstanding Film/Video Broadcast
Tom Wolski, Episode 357, Sport of Kings, CTV BC, October 2009
Woodbine Entertainment Broadcast Department, The queen’s Plate – History, Heritage and Hope,
CBC Television, June 2009
Horse Racing Alberta & Whiteiron Productions, 80th Anniversary of the Canadian Derby,
TSN Canada, August 2009
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