On Aug. 6, 2025, Muscle Mass, one of the greatest trotting stallions in the history of Standardbred racing, will be rightfully enshrined in the Canadian Horse Racing Hall Of Fame, and sadly, the man who may have been the most important person behind making this happen, won’t be in attendance at this induction.
An undefeated world champion at age two, Muscle Mass looked to be on his way to a stallion career for certain, but after an injury derailed his sophomore season, his future lay a bit more in doubt. Enter the late Canadian veterinarian, Dr. David Goodrow, who had all the faith that the horse was a perfect fit for Ontario’s stallion ranks. To read the full feature on Muscle Mass from the June 2025 issue of TROT Magazine, click the following link: Muscle Mass: A Vet With A Fantastic Idea.
(Standardbred Canada)