by Todd Haight, for Batavia Downs

Batavia, NY — Western New York horseman Allan McCarty, 67, died Oct. 16, 2017.

He was known for his quick wit, amazing sense of humor, generosity, and ability to train Standardbred racehorses.

His biggest success on the racetrack came with New York Sire Stakes champion Hitwiththeladies, who earned $435,877 during his 36-race career.

He also developed invitational trotters Prime Interest, an earner of $659,141, My Attorney Bernie ($258,363) and Manfromnantucket ($152,857), just to name a few.

He also bred 13 racehorses.

Family and friends are invited to a wake service at the James W. Cannan Funeral Home Inc. (Southtowns Chapel) 3155 Orchard Park Road, Saturday (Oct. 21) from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. where a funeral service will follow at 12 p.m.