Growing up West Lorne, Ont., Greg Gangle considered The Raceway at Western Fair District his home track, so it will be a homecoming of sorts on March 6 when he starts his new job as assistant racing manager at the London oval.
A marketing graduate of St. Clair College, Gangle also attended the University of Arizona's Racetrack Management Program which he left in 2007 to join ‘The Harness Edge’ and ‘Horse Care’ magazines where he served as advertising and new media manager.
In 2010, Gangle joined Woodbine Entertainment Group’s Standardbred Media Department. In 2014, he moved to the Broadcast Department as a full time on-air simulcast host. At WEG he worked closely with Greg Blanchard who is now the director of racing at The Raceway. The pair will once again work together at Western Fair District.
"I'm looking forward to being reunited with Greg Blanchard and to further diversify my resume in this management role,” noted Gangle. "I grew up in the London area and Western Fair District was a home track for many years. It feels like homecoming in a sense and I'm very grateful for the opportunity. I can't wait to begin my new role and be part of a wonderful team.”
“We are happy to have someone with Greg’s knowledge and passion for the game join our team. Those qualities, along with a diverse skill set, will make him a strong asset to the organization,” noted Blanchard.
“Greg has had a chance to flourish during his time with WEG and it has prepared him well for this next step into a management role. I know he is one of those people that wants to make an impact and I am confident he will do well.”
"It was a very difficult decision leaving Woodbine, as I consider it a privilege to work there. I'm very thankful to the organization and they have fully supported my decision,” Gangle added. "I'm very lucky to also have such a terrific personal support system, including my longtime girlfriend, Anna, and our daughter, Taylor.”
(The Raceway at Western Fair District)
Congrats on your new Position
Congrats on your new Position Gangs!! You & Greg will make a great team there at Western... All the best & continued success!! Bruce "Beagle" Marshall
Congratulations, son! I
Congratulations, son! I couldn't be happier or more proud with your decision to join WFR, our hometown track. Your journey from becoming a groom, trainer, breeder, horse owner, along with your many other professional accomplishments will enable you to contribute to the management decisions associated with running a very successful operation at WFR. You join a topnotch team with Greg Blanchard, Ian Fleming and other staff members at the Raceway and Bev and I wish you continued success.
Dad
Big time congrats to you and
Big time congrats to you and Anna and Taylor, Gangs !!
Congratulations Greg on your
Congratulations Greg on your new position at The Raceway. It has been interesting watching you progress from your days working for Harold Howe and doing your early interviews. You have developed into an excellent interviewer,handicapper,writer and commentator.You handle things in a very professional manner. As Greg Blanchard points out here, your diverse skill set,complete knowledge of the business including the actual training and racing of harness horses should be a great asset. Your passion for our business combined with the passion and enthusiasm of Greg and Sugar make a dream team at The Raceway and one of the bright spots in harness racing today.
Congratulations, Greg's are
Congratulations, Greg's are wild at Western now. I can see you're already getting fashion tips from Blanchard. Good luck with that.
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