Peter ‘Pete’ Marostega Passes

Published: March 24, 2016 02:57 pm EDT

Trot Insider has learned that longtime horseman Pete Marostega passed away in Guelph, Ont. on the evening of Tuesday, March 22, at the age of 47.

A former assistant trainer in the Joe Stutzman Stable, ‘Putter Pete,’ as he was known in the backstretch, struck out on his own in the early ‘90s and found great success campaigning a stable, mainly on the WEG circuit. Although he concentrated mostly on the claiming ranks, Marostega was also associated with training conditioned types such as New York Lights ($527,048), Noble Crusader ($410,742), Best Lady ($276,915), etc.

His last charted training line came in 2011, and he ended his career with 578 victories from 2,365 starts, good for $5.2 million in purse earnings and a career UTR of .380.

Pete was also an excellent hockey player and was a member of many backstretch hockey teams over the years, as well as a longtime participant in the annual Horseman's Hockey Tournament.

In lieu of a funeral, there will be a celebration of life planned for this May. Trot Insider will announce more information as the details become available.

Marostega is survived by his partner, Darlene Drake, as well as his daughter, Morgan, and his son, Bryce.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of ‘Putter’ Pete Marostega.

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