Trot Insider has learned that Neal Adler, a longtime Standardbred breeder, owner and horseman has passed away at the age of 73.

Adler, of Sturgeon County, Alberta, passed on Sunday, January 11 after a brief battle with cancer.

He had many happy years of harness racing which took him to many different locations.

Neal is survived by his wife, Donna, his four children and Donna's three children.

Neal's funeral will be held tomorrow (Saturday, January 17) in Paradise Hill at the Community Hall at 1 p.m.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Neal Adler.