Meet Our Stars Randy Waples |
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"I hate to lose. Absolutely. Nothing's worse than losing a race. But, I absolutely love to win! Nothing's better than winning a race!" Birth date: July 31, 1965 Residence: Milton, ON Colours: Blue & Gold
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In The News Stakes Double For Waples & McIntosh Waples Loves the Rush of Driving
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Career Accomplishments • Winner of 2013 Molson Pace aboard State Treasurer • Winner of the 2012 North America Cup with Thinking Out Loud • O'Brien Award for Canada's Driver of the Year in 2001, 2010 and finalist in 2011 • Three time winner of the Maple Leaf Trot in 2009, 2010, & 2011 with San Pail • Winner of the Breeders Crown in 2010 with Dreamfair Eternal and 2011 with San Pail • Winner of the Battle of Waterloo in 2010 with Prodigal Seelster and in 2009 with Wellthereyougo • Was the regular driver of three O'Brien winners in 2010: Dreamfair Eternal, San Pail, and Text Me • Winner of the 2000 Kentucky Sire Stakes Final at The Red Mile in a time of 1:50.4 (a world record)
The Inside Track
Which athlete do you admire most and why? Steve Prefontaine. There's a movie about him called 'Without Limits'. Watch it and you'll know why! What is your favourite TV show, movie, & band? My favourite TV show is 'Seinfeld', favourite movie is 'Forest Gump' & my favourite band is 'Aerosmith'. What was your first car and what did you replace it with when you won your first big race or award?
My first car was a Ford Grenada and after I won my first O'Brien Award, I bought an '89 Mercedes Convertible, 560SL. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
I enjoy spending time with my daughter Abigail, working out, and playing poker.
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