Earl Smith

(iaudet. l)a\'id ()‘Brien. Rohert Shepherd. and Paul MacKen/ie all had many miles in the distinctiye orange carts and hikes ol the liarl Smith stahle.

According to Earl. \‘(r'alter Craig was always quick to help him and others making a start in the game. Don M;1c\eill was really helpful at the begin— ning. A blacksmith. Rich MacLain helped him out on numerous occasions. Francis McIsaac was superh because he was always willing to help out. Francis was a role model lor liarl and other youngsters starting out.

Behind the Gate

Muriel and liarl's daughter. Roxanne was a Gold Cup and Saucer girl in 1993 rep— resenting l’ml Bunch. Their son, Mike occasionally took time from his teaching duties to watch his father race. Someone once said that performance is probably the best way to eyaluate a horseman.

Just as an actor must appeal to an audi-

ence so must a horseman appeal to own— ers. the public. and ahoye all. the horses. Earl Smith's statistics in this industry speak loudly for his performance.

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