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Paul-Emile Larente was not only a gifted trainer-driver in his own right, but he was a father figure to many of today's stars of racing.

Not only did his son Jacques, better known as Jimmy, go on to become a top horseman, but the late Roger White and Benoit Cote, both Hall of Famers, got their initial training from Pere Larente.

A good ambassador of the sport besides, Mr. Larente was responsible for many new owners becoming involved in racing.

He made his racing debut at Montreal's Parc Delormier shortly after World War I. Associated with many top horses, perhaps his most famous was "Dickerson" which he drove to 45 victories (Including three heats in the same afternoon) at 18 different race meetings.

Paul-Emile Larente shared his love for horses with his entire family. Not only has his son Jacques been successful for many years in the United States, but his grandsons, James and Bobby are also following in the tradition. His daughter Pauline, also very involved, is the first woman to hold a Judge's license for a pari-mutuel track in Quebec.

The spirit of Pere Larente continues to live on.

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