Gilles Gendron: From Meager Beginnings To ‘The Hall’

Gilles Gendron: From Meager Beginnings To ‘The Hall’

At 12h38, on June 30, 2023 By Chris Lomon, Trot

Growing up poor, Gilles Gendron turned to Standardbreds as a possible avenue to success, and for the talented reinsman, it was a great choice. TROT turned to Gilles, and his good friend Murray Brown, and asked them to reminisce about the old days a little and share with our readers some of the things that the now-retired Gendron did to earn his hall of fame status.

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