Published:
August 16, 2018 03:13 pm EDT
Trot Insider has learned that longtime Standardbred industry participant Rob MacKay of Milton, Ont. passed away on August 16 at the age of 51.
MacKay, who was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, was a longtime employee of the Roger Mayotte Stable. Over the past 18 years while working in the Mayotte Stable, MacKay was the caretaker for such stalwarts as Escape The Wind, Cammibest, and Elegant Serenity.
Rob MacKay (left) pictured with Elegant Serenity after her 2015 Simcoe Stakes victory
Trot Insider has received the details of a Celebration of Life for MacKay. For complete information, click here.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Rob MacKay.
Rest In Peace my friend.
Rest In Peace my friend.
A real gentleman has passed.
A real gentleman has passed. Not once did he meet me and my friend Rob Racey in the paddock without acknowledgment and expressing well wishes. His song has ended, but his music will live on.
Rob was a great guy, never a
Rob was a great guy, never a bad word to say about anyone. He was always there to help someone in need. Rest in peace my friend.