Sandy Hawley

Sandy Hawley is a legendary Canadian Hall of Fame jockey whose illustrious career spanned over three decades. Born on April 16, 1949, in Oshawa, Ontario, Hawley discovered his passion for horse racing at a young age and began his journey as a jockey at Woodbine racetrack in Toronto.  In 1973, he made history by becoming the first jockey to win 500 races in a single year, breaking Bill Shoemaker's record. Throughout his career, he amassed over $88.6 million in earnings and established himself as one of the most successful jockeys of his generation. Beyond his achievements on the racetrack, Hawley was known for his integrity and professionalism, earning accolades such as the George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award for his exemplary conduct both on and off the track. He was also honored with prestigious awards like the Lou Marsh Trophy and was named a Member of the Order of Canada.