Longtime Northfield Park president Myron Charna, 95, of South Euclid, Ohio, died Oct. 15, 2026.
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Jim Kiesel, 79, dies
Jim M. Kiesel, of Litchfield, Ohio passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at the age of 79.
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 6, 1947 to the late Alfred and Mary Ellen Kiesel of Valley City. He was a Buckeye High School graduate. Jim in his early years worked at Mack Industries and MTD Products, before his final endeavor of having his own stable of standard bred harness race horses. It was life love of horses that inspired him to pursue this direction.
Daya sells for $345,000 at onGait.com
Graded stakes winner Daya p,3,1:49s-’26 sold for $345,000 on Friday afternoon (Oct. 16) at onGait.com to cap off a busy week. Consigned by Jack Darling, the Bulldog Hanover filly was purchased by Greg Luther’s Prolific Equine of Ohio.
Standardbred Horse Sales Black Book #2 available online
The Standardbred Horse Sales Company is happy to announce that Black Book #2 is now available to view (full catalog and sortable roster) on our website theblackbook.com and on the equineline.com sales catalog app.
Robert “Bob” D. Black, 79, dies
Robert D. Black, 79, passed away on September 23, 2026, in Ft. Wayne, IN. Born on August 8, 1947, in Milton, Iowa, “Bob” lived a life marked by devotion to his work, pride in his country, and deep affection for his family and friends. A high school graduate, he grew up in a harness racing family and trained Standardbreds throughout his life. He retired in 2000 after many years working, training and caring for horses in Ohio, Indiana, and especially on the Chicago circuit.
Richard “Rick” Alan Dingledine, 66, dies
Richard “Rick” Alan Dingledine, 66, of Mechanicsburg, Ohio passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026.
Midwest Standardbred Horse Sale begins Thursday
Plan to attend the second edition of the Midwest Standardbred Horse Sale at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. This year’s sale features 434 select yearlings selling Thursday, Oct. 15, and Friday, Oct. 16, with a start time of 10 a.m. (EDT).
Ecurie D DK to stand at Seelster Farms in 2027
The Ecurie D Syndicate is pleased to announce that two-time world champion and 2022 Dan Patch Award winner Ecurie D DK, 1:49.1 ($1,516,807 U.S.) and sire of this year’s world champion 2-year-old colt trotter Lifetime Dreamer, 1:51.1m, ($170,500 U.S.), will stand the 2027 breeding season and beyond at Seelster Farms.
OHHA to livestream Ohio Fairs Championships on Saturday
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) will livestream “Saturday Night at the Races,” presented by the Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center, on Saturday (Oct. 10) from Northfield Park Racino.
Clifford A. Keene, 49, dies
Clifford Keene passed away on Sept. 16, 2026.