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Juan Cano, at his Churchill Downs barn, is a hands-on trainer like his mentor Angel Montano. Here he s with $91.80 winner Super Sol.
Juan Cano might not be a familiar name to Ellis Park racing enthusiasts, but he should be a familiar face.
The 31-date RUNHAPPY Meet at Ellis Park begins this Sunday and concludes Saturday Sept. 4. Racing is Friday, Saturday and Sundays, plus Thursday July 1. First post is 12:50 p.m. Central.
Cano, a married father of three (with a fourth on the way), was trainer Angel Montano Sr. s longtime exercise rider and assistant. With health issues sidelining Montano in recent years, Cano largely ran the Louisville-based stable and was the one making the trip to Ellis Park to run its horses, including for six wins last summer. After Montano died Oct. 1 on his 80th birthday, Cano took over as trainer.