Eileen Connors, wife of Communicators Hall of Famer Jerry Connors and office manager for Hall of Famer Max C. Hempt at Hempt Farms, passed away Jan. 13 of the inevitable ongoing complications of dementia. She was 74.
Category: Announcements
Donald Raymond, 74, dies
Donald “Donnie” Glen Raymond, 74, of Wolverine Lake, Mich., passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 4, 2026.
Summa Cum Laude’s book subject to close
Midland Acres announced Tuesday (Jan. 13) that Summa Cum Laude’s book is nearly full and will close in the coming days without notice.
Cattlewash Syndicate donates breedings to three non-profits
David Heffering, manager of the Cattlewash Syndicate, announced Tuesday (Jan. 13) that the Syndicate is donating three breedings to Cattlewash to three worthy non-profits.
Karl’s 2026 book nearly full
Breeders please take notice that Karl’s initial 2026 book of 140 mares is very close to full and is subject to close without further notice.
King Of The North’s stallion book full and closed
Tara Hills Stud is thrilled to announce that King Of The North’s stallion book is full & closed.
Ray Romanetti, 73, dies
Raymond “Ray” Mark Romanetti, 73, of Macomb, Mich., who rose to international prominence with his trotter Moshannon Express in the late 1970s, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025.
Loubet most popular Indiana pacing sire of 2025; first 2026 foal born
Recently released Indiana Standardbred Association stats show Loubet (p, 2, 1:49.3) led the way in Indiana in 2025, topping the pacing ranks with 135 mares bred.
Deirdre “Dee” Hotton, 62, dies
Deirdre “Dee” Hotton, age 62, passed away suddenly on January 6, 2026, in Wooster.
2026 Winbak Farm stallion lineup
Winbak Farm is proud to present the 2026 Stallion Roster. The farm is standing stallions in Delaware, Maryland, New York, Ontario, Ohio and Prince Edward Island for the upcoming breeding season.