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Breeder/Owner Charlie Viar Dead

Odell "Charlie" Viar, a Tennessee breeder and owner, died Jan. 26 in Covington, Tenn.

 Monday, January 30, 2012

Tax Ruling Charges to Iroquois Victory

Irvin Naylor's Tax Ruling challenged front-running Slip Away before the next to last fence of the $150,000 Calvin Houghland Iroquois Steeplechase (NSA-I) May 8, took the lead before the last, and drew clear to win.

 Saturday, May 08, 2010

Steeplechase Owner Houghland Dies at 93

Steeplechase owner Calvin Houghland, who had recently turned 93, died Oct. 27.

 Thursday, October 29, 2009

Media Official Edgar Allen Jr. Dead

Edgar Allen Jr. made a smooth transition from sports writer to media racing official.

 Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Trainer Bruce Haynes Dead

Veteran steeplechase trainer Bruce Haynes died Jan. 24 while caring for horses at his family's farm near Bristol, Tenn.

 Monday, January 28, 2008

Veteran Trainer Werstler Dies in Tennessee

Charles R. (Chuck) Werstler, 86, the longtime trainer for Mary V. Fisher's Dixiana Stable, died April 5 in Hermitage, Tenn. For many years a resident of Miami Springs, Fla., he retired to the suburb of Nashville.

 Friday, April 06, 2007

Field of Seven Ready for Iroquois 'Chase

Seven hurdle stakes horses will square off in Saturday's $100,000 Iroquois Steeplechase (NSA-I), at three miles the longest hurdle race on the National Steeplechase Association calendar, in Nashville, Tenn.

 Wednesday, May 05, 2004

The Greatest Game to Recruit Owners in Nashville

Officials with the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association and Keeneland were to hit the road to Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 30 to attempt to cultivate Thoroughbred owners.

 Monday, September 29, 2003

Steeplechase Champion George Sloan Dead at 62

George Sloan, 62, champion amateur steeplechase jockey and chairman of the International Steeplechase Group (ISG), was found dead at his Franklin, Tennessee, farm Oct. 10. Sloan died when the rifle he was carrying accidentally discharged while Sloan was working on a fence at his Panorama Farm.

 Thursday, October 11, 2001