Trot Insider has learned that Standardbred Canada member Doreen ‘Tine’ Brock, a breeder and owner of harness horses, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21 in her 90th year.

Doreen is the loving mother of Louise, Ted, Karen, Susan, Duncan and the late Jenny. Doreen was the sister of Ernie Brown (former starter for the Ontario Jockey Club) and sister-in-law of Nellie Wright of Wright Harness Supplies.

Doreen was an owner of several horses with her son, Duncan, over the years, racing on the Ontario Jockey Club circuit. Her sons are still active in racing – Duncan working Mike Wade Stables and Ted was chief test inspector at Kawartha Downs until the end of racing there.

Doreen was an avid horse racing fan. In 2011 she took part in the San Pail Fan Club, travelling to the Red Mile and Vernon Downs to see him race – even attending the Breeders Crown at Mohawk Racetrack.

Donations can be made to the Standardbred Adoption Society in Doreen’s memory.

Memorial visitation will be held at the Oshawa Funeral Home, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Friday, February 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, March 1 from 12 noon until time of the memorial service in the chapel at 1 p.m.

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