Trot Insider has learned that Standardbred breeder/owner Thomas ‘Nooker’ MacNeil, from Reserve Mines, Nova Scotia, has passed away at the age of 76.
MacNeil had a career as a long-haul truck driver and had the opportunity to go to many of North America’s top tracks.
He was known for bringing used racing equipment to local horsemen in Nova
Scotia.
MacNeil had a few horses over the years with his son, Brendon. A few of the notable horses that he and Brendon had over the years were Hot Beaver and Payup
Bucko.
Information regarding visitation/funeral have not been made available at this time, but Trot Insider will update this notice with that information when it is received.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Nooker MacNeil.