The fouryearold son of dream away, trained by 81yearold marc aubin for dan and jacalyn boddie, earned his seventh win of the year in 11 starts, defeating rajis blue line, handled by ben mcneil, by a half length. Letthemagicbegin bruce ranger left and got the lead and topic motion john kakaley got a pocket trip, but that was short lived because centennial patch mickey mcnichol took command at the quarter pole, reached in. Sportsmans park some stretch runs from september 10 and 11, 1993. Aubin trained horses most of his life in pompano beach, florida, but also raced in canada and illinois. Pompano park race track is a 58 mile harness track in pompano beach, florida that features live racing year round.
Marc aubin passed away peacefully in his sleep on saturday, feb. He was inducted into the florida chapter of the united states harness writers association hall of fame in 2012. He was inducted into the florida chapter of the united states harness. And them 3 were straight as an arrow when i was at cal expo before joe came here im thinking gilbert was doing his stalls if my memory is correct. At age 81, no stopping marc aubin harness racing update. Cal expo harness racing, 1600 exposition blvd, sacramento. Boynton beach, fl marc aubin, 86, passed away peacefully in his sleep on feb.
Harness racing history the lost videos 1,614 views. Thanks to everyone who rooted for him and sent their love and support. Pompano park race track is a 58 mile harness track in pompano beach, florida that features. Marc was married to his first wife norma in canada and together they had 11 children, one son with whom he is now reunited in heaven, 11 grandchildren and 9 greatgrand children whom he loved very much even though he lived far away from them all. He trained horses most of his life in pompano beach, fla. Throughout its 40year history, pompano park raceway has hosted many of harness racings greatest horses, drivers and trainers. Indeed, aubin, now 83, won his first race in 1959 and has been winning as a driver and trainer for seven decades. Sunshine meadows, palm beach downs, delray equestrian. Pompano park features world class standardbred horse racing with topranked trotters and pacers, awardwinning drivers and trainers and some of the best racing action in north america. Florida turnpike and one block south of the corner of atlantic. The track is centrally located just one mile west of interstate 9.
Deerfield beach, fl a lively crowd of 220 horsemen and women, family and friends, came out to celebrate the 22nd annual hall of fame awards dinner on sunday feb. He was so passionate about horses and fought to the end to live but was finally able to have the rest he deserved. My friend marc aubin who has been a fixture in harness racing for the past 60 years in the us and canada needs costly stem cell treatments due to failing kidneys. Each year, it also hosts several charitable fund raising events. He was so passionate about horses and fought to the end to live but was finally able to. As the second division began, ive got the power got roughgaited and went offstride for driver wally hennessey. Also, if youre running a nitro, i believe the only place where you are legally allowed to run them, due to noise and emissions regulations, is in antarctica, somewhere near the. Pompano park raceway is a 58 mile harness track in pompano beach, florida that features live racing year round. Marc was married to his first wife norma in canada and together they had 11 children, one son with whom he is now reunited in heaven, 11 grandchildren and 9 greatgrand children whom he loved very much even though he. Aubin is believed to be the oldest active driver in north america, having just piloted a horse called no bad dreams to a thirdplace finish in a condition race april 4 at the isle casino racing pompano park in florida. Funeral services march 9 for marc aubin, 86 harness racing.
Standardbred horseman marc aubin, 86, passed away peacefully in his sleep on friday, february 28, 2020 in hospice care in boynton beach, florida. Thanks to everyone who rooted for him and sent their lo. Vintage north american horse racing recommended for you. The sign reading, the blue crew, tacked on the wall of barn o at hialeah park, seemed a bit misleading. Newport and driver marc aubin take the 2nd division of the gator series in 2. After having notched a pair of february victories at the raceway at western fair district, an eightyearold mare will now be doing what she can to help create interest in the fractional ownership game in the maritimes. Your equestrian connection delray beach fl sunshine stakes results 2016 unmatched equestrian facilities with horse boarding, trainers, lessons, english, western, dressage, trotters. Marc aubin says he never expected to be here, not on the right side of the continent, not in the eastern time zone, not training and driving out of a barn at pompano harness track. Wearing a helmet and his blue and gray silks, todd resembles a nose tackle for the detroit lions. Pompano park raceways inaugural season was a 46night harness racing meet. Sportsmans park some stretch runs from september 10 and. At the age of 81, marc aubin is still going strong, still training horses and still driving them with no intention of stopping.
Pompano beach, flthe isle casino racing pompano park concluded its 202014 season on saturday night may 24 with a strong 11race program highlighted by a trio of feature events, including two lateclosing finals. Marc aubin, has a lifetime of experience with harness racing and was inducted in the florida hall of fame in 20. Marc aubin was born on july 31, 1933 in quebec, canada. He somehow looks as though he should be driving a bulldozer instead of a harness horse. After all, trainer leon blusiewiczs stable friday morning consisted of only four horses. Florida honors top horses and horsemen harness racing. Take the case of darryl busse, a 46yearold drivertrainer. Ive got the power gets the breaks at pompano harness. If he receives the treatments there is a good chance he will gain kidney function and will not suffer renal failure. Experienced trainer accepting horses to break or train. Ricketts award outstanding owner in florida harness racing bill nelson litetime achievement award for behind the scenes meritorious service arthur burgess stanley dancer award developing and training an outstanding two year old trotter marc aubin caretaker of the year award tom wellman jake huff stable.
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