Yves Turcotte named 2026 Avelino Gomez Memorial Award recipient

At 0h02, on June 22, 2026 • By Matthew Lomon, Woodbine

Yves Turcotte, who posted 1,347 career riding wins, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Avelino Gomez Memorial Award.

The treasured Gomez Award is given to the person, Canadian-born, Canadian-raised or regular rider in the country for more than five years, who has made significant contributions to Thoroughbred racing.

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