Linda Rice
$3,790,096
2023 earnings
26%
2023 wins
$97,918,806
lifetime earnings
racing Record
2023 Stats
Career Stats
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69
Firsts
2,310
51
Seconds
1,916
46
Thirds
1,768
100
Unplaced
6,440
266
Starts
12,434
$3,790,096
Earnings
$97,918,806
$14,248
Earnings / Start
$7,875
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Bio
A native of Wisconsin, Linda Rice is a third-generation Thoroughbred trainer who grew up assisting her father Clyde Rice. After working as an assistant trainer and exercise rider for many years, she took out her trainer license at the age of 23 and moved to the New York and New Jersey circuits.
In 2009 Rice won the training title at Saratoga, becoming the first woman to win the title at Saratoga or any major race course. She has also won or tied for the training title at three other NYRA meets and compiled over 1,200 career wins.
A native of Wisconsin, Linda Rice is a third-generation Thoroughbred trainer who grew up assisting her father Clyde Rice. After working as an assistant trainer and exercise rider for many years, she took out her trainer license at the age of 23 and moved to the New York and New Jersey circuits.
In 2009 Rice won the training title at Saratoga, becoming the first woman to win the title at Saratoga or any major race course. She has also won or tied for the training title at three other NYRA meets and compiled over 1,200 career wins.
Rice trained 2015 Eclipse champion female sprinter La Verdad as well as multiple graded stakes winners Palace, City Zip, Things Change and Double Booked.
