Linda Rice
New York-bred Trainer of the Year
A leading national trainer, Rice sent out five horses to win stakes in 2013, all in New York, including New York-bred champion sprinter Palace. She also conditioned Miss Narcissist to a pair of New York-bred stakes wins, along with Champagne Ruby, Freud’s Notebook, and May Shares. Rice ranked 21st nationally in 2013 with more than $4.8 million in earnings.