Alba Luz Bernardi, 80, lovingly known as “Lucy,” passed away on Oct. 10, 2025.
Category: Announcements
USTA cancels Brand-A-Thon at Shenandoah Downs due to limited member interest
The United States Trotting Association today (Oct. 28) announced the postponement of its planned Brand-A-Thon promotion at Shenandoah Downs in Woodstock, Va., originally scheduled for Friday, Oct. 31, and Saturday, Nov. 1, due to limited member participation.
Dr. Malcolm “Jim” Borthwick Jr., 84, dies
Dr. Malcolm J. “Jim” Borthwick Jr., VMD, 84, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, at his home.
Winbak Farm’s Harrisburg Mixed Sale videos posted
Winbak Farm’s Harrisburg Mixed yearling videos are now posted. Please visit www.winbakfarm.com and click on an individual yearling’s hip number to watch their video.
Gary Gregory, 81, dies
Gary Gregory, longtime western New York horseman from Churchville, NY, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 22. He was 81.
Winbak Farm Harrisburg Sale Videos Now Posted
Winbak Farm’s Harrisburg yearling videos are now posted. Please visit www.winbakfarm.com and click on an individual yearling’s hip number to watch their video.
Blissfull Hall, 29, dies
Standardbred Canada has reported the passing of 1999 Pacing Triple Crown winner Blissfull Hall at the age of 29.
Kilmister to stand at Tara Hills Stud in 2026
Multiple stakes-winning trotter Kilmister will stand at Tara Hills Stud in 2026.
Preston Burris Jr., 93, dies
G. Preston Burris Jr., passed away on Oct. 13, 2025, at Westminster Village, Dover, Del., after a long illness. He was 93 years old.
Earl Owings, 72, dies
Earl Davis Owings, 72, of Chillicothe, Ohio, died Oct. 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.