Goshen, NY – In a career that spanned four decades, Billy Haughton rose to the top, not only as a trainer-driver, but as head of the largest harness racing stable in the country. He won 12 money-winning titles and six dash winning crowns. Among major laurels gathered by Haughton were four Hambletonians, seven Messenger Stakes and pacing’s 1968 Triple Crown with Rum Customer.

It was Billy Haughton who developed Nihilator, the richest and fastest (in a race) 3-year-old Standardbred to that date. Billy Haughton was inducted into the Living Hall of Fame in 1968. He died in July 1986 as a result of a race accident at Yonkers Raceway.

The auction of the estate of Dorothy Haughton aka “First Lady of Harness Racing” includes many of her personal furnishings, collectables and also the trophies, memorabilia and personal effects of her late husband Billy Haughton.

The online auction is Monday  (July 27) beginning at 3 p.m. EDT and items are available for viewing and bidding at this link:
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/173146_the-billy-and-dottie-haughton-on-line-auction/

For further information, contact Janet Terhune 845.294.6330.