![]() ![]() ![]() Earl Smith, right, won his one and only Gold Cup and Saucer Race title aboard Pownal Bay Matt in 2008. ![]() He played such a great role in that," Oakes said, his voice cracking. “Earl’s record speaks for itself, but what really stands out for me was his mentorship of young people in the business. Smith captured his only Gold Cup and Saucer Race title in 2008 on one of the rare occasions the race took place during the daytime. He was also one of only two horsemen in North America to have wins through seven decades. Smith, who lived in Hunter River, was considered one of the top stakes’ drivers and trainers on the East Coast, having won every stakes race in Atlantic Canada on multiple occasions. Oakes, who is responsible for harness racing on behalf of the provincial government, said Smith’s love of the industry and his passion for it can’t be expressed in words. ![]()
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