Honouring Admirals Express

Published: October 19, 2011 11:20 am EDT

One year since the passing of one of harness racing's most beloved competitors, the former groom of Admirals Express has created a special tribute to the 'Grey Gladiator'

that will help retired standardbred racehorses.

Wellington Charles told Trot Insider that after one of the toughest years he has had to face, he will honour the memory of Admirals Express with the Admirals Express Life After Racing Stable.

"A year has gone past since the loss of 'my son' Admirals Express," said Charles. "This horse meant so much not only to me but to the whole racing world. I'm presently starting my own stable on the island I live, taking in retired horses, breaking them for riding and giving them a second chance. I owe this not only to my son but every other standardbred who has put a harness on."

Charles is looking forward to training riders and standardbreds, demonstrating the versatility of the breed.

"This will take a while to get going and there are other organizations such as OSAS that do this. I will look forward to working with them and training some riders to come to all the shows to support as much as we can. I want to make as many people possible aware of how standardbreds make the perfect pet to ride and to show."

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