Trot Insider has learned that longtime Quebec trainer Lionel ‘Builder’ Ravary passed away this past weekend.

Ravary was best known for training Reve D Amerik when the gelding raced in Quebec, and campaigning the Courageous Red gelding Rava L for a good portion of his career.

A short service will be held on Saturday, October 31 at L'Eglise Les Cedres, in Les Cedres, QC.

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 Lionel Ravary.