Christoforou Discusses Return

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Published: January 22, 2010 03:14 pm EST

After taking an extended hiatus from driving horses in the standardbred racing industry, three-time O'Brien Award winner Chris Christoforou has discussed details of his imminent return with Trot Insider

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The 38-year-old has not driven a horse since July 13, 2009 after taking time off to deal with personal issues. Christoforou's license was reinstated today.

"It's a big relief to both myself and my family for me to be able to get back into the bike and start driving again," said Christoforou. "Next to my wonderful family, driving horses is my life...it's going to be great to get back out there again...it's where I belong"

'The Golden Greek' told Trot Insider that he will be available to drive on Woodbine Racetrack's Thursday, January 28 program of racing.

The career winner of over 5,300 races earned O'Brien Awards as Canada's Driver of the Year after sensational seasons in 1999, 2002 and 2003.

In his career, the resident of Campbellville, Ont. has driven horses to just under $85 million in purses.

Christoforou is going to expand on some of the issues he has recently faced in an exclusive feature article in the upcoming March 2010 issue of Trot Magazine.

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Edward Stunda
28 January 2010 - 1:10 pm

Welcome Back Chris, And Just wondering why Randy stopped talking on the Score TV show monday nights, That was my main reason for watching. Dont be shy Randall.

randy waples
27 January 2010 - 3:55 pm

Chris,chris lets not split hairs its great to see an old geek like yourself back in the bike no matter how bad my spelling is :)

randy waples
26 January 2010 - 2:23 pm

sorry for my mistake chris..it shoulda been olden geek..thanks for pointing it out for me..signed funny randy

Chris Christoforou
26 January 2010 - 6:53 pm

I hate to be a stickler Randy but its GOLDEN and i believe you meant UNFUNNY!!! Thank goodness your a great driver because spelling is not your specialty!!!

Chris Christoforou
25 January 2010 - 5:03 pm

I would like to thank everyone for your kind words and encouragement.I would also like to thank Randy Waples for trying to spell the word Greek correctly. Proving once again he is much more amusing on camera than off.

Norman Dessureaullt
23 January 2010 - 5:58 am

best of luck chris you are one of the best we always do better after our mistake

Darryl MacArthur
22 January 2010 - 7:38 pm

It is great to see you back Chris. I wish you the best of racing luck and health in 2010.

Darryl MacArthur

Tamara K-Price
22 January 2010 - 4:53 pm

Glad to hear of your return, you're right on the race track is where you belong!

David Brown
22 January 2010 - 3:59 pm

Great to hear! Who knows maybe I'm crazy and most people seem to think so, but maybe Bruiser misses his old south paw friend. Again, great news and nothing but the best of luck.

Browner

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