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Hilmer Schmidt, Leader in Florida, Dies

Hilmer C. Schmidt, a leading figure in the Florida racing and breeding industry for years, died May 26 at his Brenham, Texas, home following a lengthy illness.

 Thursday, May 27, 2010
Skip Away Dies of Heart Attack

Skip Away Dies of Heart Attack

Skip Away, the 1998 Horse of the Year and currently third on the all-time leading earners list in North America, dies of heart attack at Rick Trontz' Hopewell Farm near Midway, Ky.

 Friday, May 14, 2010

2004 Hall of Fame Inductee: Skip Away

Skip Away, a four-time Eclipse Award winner and the second leading North American earner of all-time, was elected into racing's Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. His trainer, the late Hubert "Sonny" Hine, was inducted into the Hall of Fame last August.

 Tuesday, May 25, 2004