Horseman Jean-Marc Gingras, grandfather to driver Yannick Gingras, passed away the evening of Thursday, September 25 after a short bout with cancer. He was 78.

The father of trainer-driver Raymond Gingras, Jean-Marc Gingras competed at racetracks in Quebec and United States during the 1950s and '60s. He had also captured the drivers' championship at the now-defunct Richelieu Park in Montreal several times.

Jean-Marc is survived by his wife, Carmelle Desjardins, his sons Raymond, Claude, Marc, Martin and his daughters Johanne and Linda.

Trot Insider will provided updated information when it is made available.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Jean-Marc Gingras.

(With files from Attractions Hippiques)