by Jeff Renton, media/communications, the Woodbine Entertainment Group

TORONTO, January 9, 2006 – Luc Ouellette, the Woodbine Entertainment circuit’s leading driver for the 2005 campaign, was honored Monday evening at the Toronto oval for his achievements last season. Joined by Jamie Martin, WEG’s Vice President of Standardbred Racing, Ouellette received a commemorative sign and trophy, to go along with a beautiful luxury watch, courtesy of Concord, a valued sponsor of the Woodbine Entertainment Group.

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Luc Ouellette was honored Monday evening at the Toronto oval for his achievements last season.

The 2005 season marked the second straight year that Ouellette captured the Woodbine/Mohawk drivers’ title. For the campaign, the father of two children drove in more races (2,091) than any other reinsman; won the most dashes (308); had the most second-place finishes (256); tallied the most third place miles (246) and earned the most purse money ($7,419,741).

“I never set my sites on being the leading driver,” said Ouellette, “I just do the best I can all the time, and it seems like it is paying off.

“I think this type of thing is the end result of working hard for 20 years. I think [the horsemen] have respect for me and trust me with their horses.

As for the ultra-competitive drivers’ colony at Woodbine Entertainment, Ouellette knows that its world-class.

“I think its as good as anywhere,” said Ouellette. “There are a lot of good, young guys who are only going to get better.”