Beau Soleil

Asmussen First Trainer to 11,000 North American Wins

Steve Asmussen became the first trainer to win 11,000 races in North American when Beau Soleil won the eighth race at Remington Park Saturday night. Asmussen's night at Remington Park began with two quick victories in the second and third races, putting him at 10,999 North American wins before Beau Soleil clinched the milestone victory in the eighth race. The trainer's son, Erik Asmussen, rode all three winners. "I'm extremely proud and grateful to a lot of great help, great owners and great horses," Asmussen said. Asmussen has won an...

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