Alice Kopas Passes

Published: August 3, 2021 07:05 pm EDT

Longtime harness racing industry participant Alice Kopas of Ilderton, Ont. has passed away at the age of 90.

Alice was the backbone of the successful Jack Kopas Stable, which started in 1958 in Trois Rivieres, Que. The Kopas clan operated a public stable there for several years before moving to Ontario, where they established their home and a stable just north of London.

"All Dad had to worry about was training the horse," son John told Trot Insider "Mom took care of everything else. She handled all the staking on all the horses we trained, she did that every year. Plus the majority of the time she was the one making the entries all over and everywhere. She contributed so much to our success, no doubt."

While connected to a number of stakes winners and champions over the years, John recalled a couple of performers that stood out as Alice's favourites. Kopas mentioned divisional champion trotting filly Amanda Seelster, a filly that Alice co-owned with good friend Eddie Goodman, as well as pacing colt My Flying Bret -- a horse that Alice picked out herself as a yearling and purchased in Lexington.

Predeceased by husband Jack, Alice is survived by sons John and Roger, grandchildren Jack, Allison, George, Clint and Catherine and six great-grandchildren.

Cremation will take place with no public service.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Alice Kopas.

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