(Profile photo by Laurie Overton; Brian and pony cart photos courtesy Katie Browne)
Brian Bell is Ajax Downs' perennial leading jockey and 2016 was no different as he led all riders at the Quarter Horse track with 43 wins, matching his total from 2015. IN his career he has over 600 victories.
Brian's passions are horses and family but there some other cool things we found out about him...
OR - Movies or television shows?
BB - Oh I prefer a really good television show to movies. I love Game of Thrones, Walking Dead, SVU, Chicago Fire..as long as they are really good shows.
OR - What do you like to do when you are not riding?
BB - I love to cook. I like trying out new recipes, right now I am doing some Indian food, with curry. I love doing roasts, making soups and stews.
OR - What other sports do you like?
BB - I love watching football, NFL. My team is New England [Patrtiots], I am a Tom Brady fan. I like soccer roo and the hockey playoffs."
OR - If you could pick a celebrity, quickly and off the top of your head, to have dinner with, who would it be?
BB - Oh, that's a tough one. Off the top of my head I would say Tim Hicks, the country singer. I love his music!
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Tell us about one of your recent birthday presents...
BB - I got a pony cart from [partner] Katie [Browne] and I have mini ponies and I drive them around the farm and fields. It is custom made, blue and yellow, and my first pony I drive with it is Seattle Stu. I have anothe pony now, his name is Chrome.
Brian will be honoured as leading rider for 2016 at the Nov.. 26 Quarter racing Owners of Ontario Inc, awards banquet.
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