Trot Insider has learned that racehorse owner Donna Burgess of Cedar Valley, Ont. passed away on Saturday, September 1 at the age of 73.

Donna is survived by her husband, Robert --- the duo co-owned Kawartha An Worthy, who was honoured in 1996 as Canada's Older Trotting Mare of the Year.

Trot Insider will update this notice with more information when it becomes available.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Donna Burgess.