Longtime horseman Norman 'Norm' Bayne of Rodney, Ontario, passed away on March 12, 2016, at the age of 84.

He was a horseman that will be remembered by many. Norm made history when he won the first race at Greenwood Raceway on July 1, 1961. That evening marked the first day that Canadian harness racing was conducted under the lights.

One of Norm’s favorite horses was Grand Patton, a bay gelding born fifty years ago in 1966. Originally from Australia, this horse earned Norm a whopping $71,558. His second favourite was the homebred Fiesty Baran, a horse that earned $258,878.

No funeral service is planned for Norm, but a graveside memorial service will be conducted in the future.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Norm Bayne.