Hattie, one of the greatest producers in the history of the breed, passed away yesterday (Wednesday, April 20) at Hanover Shoe Farms.

The daughter of Abercrombie and the Albatross mare Albaquel was 24 years old.

Hattie was a terrific race filly. She took a two-year-old record of 1.55.3 and earned $266,323 when both of those achievements were relatively exceptional. She was bred and trained by Doug Ackerman.

Ironically, Hattie was scheduled to be retired after her 2016 foaling.

Hattie delivered a healthy Bettors Delight colt on Tuesday, April 19, seemingly without complication. Unfortunately, she hemorrhaged the next day and passed on.

Hattie left a huge legacy. From 14 living foals older than two, she is the dam of 4 in 1.50, 11 in 1.55, one $2-million winner, two $1-million winners and four $500,000+ winners. All 14 of her living foals raced, took records, and earned money.

The best known of her foals are Meadowlands Pace winner Holborn Hanover p,2,1:58, 3,1:49, 1:46.4($2,070,648), Hyperion Hanover p,3,1:52f, 1:49.1($1,187,755), Hillbilly Hanover p,2,1:52.2f, 3,1:50.1f and Haverford Hanover p,2,2:01.1, 3,1:53.2, 1.49($510,295).

Hattie was laid to rest at the Hanover Shoe Farms equine cemetery, where the ashes of her most notable son Holborn Hanover lay.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the connections of Hattie.

(Hanover Shoe Farms)