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John G. Locke Earns 1,000th Win
Trainer John G. Locke earned his 1,000th win when he saddled Matty B at Oaklawn Park April 11. (AP Images)
This unforgettable accomplishment for Houston native, trainer John G. Locke, came in the fourth race on the card at Oaklawn Park, for a $10,000 maiden claiming race at 5 1/2 furlongs.
The 1,000th win came aboard Matty B with jockey Luis Quinonez atop the 3-year-old gelding to the win by 1 3/4 lengths.
Locke was born in Covert, Kan., and owned and practiced veterinary medicine from 1972- 1989, until he sold his business and became a fulltime race horse trainer.
This is by no means the last win for Locke, who expects more to come.
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