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Admirals Express Retired

January 6, 2007

Admirals Express

Admirals Express, Canada's 2005 Horse of the Year with over $2-million in earnings, has been retired at the age of 11.

"It is with great honour that we are announcing the retirement of the great Grey Gladiator, Admirals Express, now 11 years old," trainer Mike Hales said. "He will enjoy the comforts of retirement at our farm in Orillia, Ontarios and he and groom Lacey Beer will become riding buddies."

The 2005 O'Brien Award winner, Horse of the Year and record holder for most sub-1:50 miles will likely visit tracks in Canada and the U.S. for guest appearances.

Admirals Express, a son of Admirals Galley-Platinum Card, retires with 76 wins, a mark of 1:48.2, and $2,045,630 in career earnings.

Bruce Murray, Woodbine Entertainment Group's Vice-President of Standardbred racing, said Admirals Express will be missed by fans.

"He's the ultimate people's horse who attracted a wide legion of fans," Murray said. "He did a lot for the sport. He'll be missed."

Murray also announced WEG plans for an Admirals Express retirement ceremony, set for opening weekend of the Mohawk meet, May 19-20.