Veteran trainer Thomas Victor “TV” Smith, who won nearly 900 races at 44 racetracks over a 47-year career, died Aug. 5 in Louisville, Ky., where he had been retired from racing since 2007. He was 84. Smith was born Nov. 19, 1937, in Mitchell, SD, to the late Leonard and Hazel Smith. He learned the …
Trainer/owner/breeder Noel Hickey, who became the first trainer to breed a Breeders’ Cup World Championships winner with Buck’s Boy in 1998, died Aug. 8 at his home in McIntosh, Fla. He was 94. Born Peter Noel Hickey in County Cork, Ireland, he built a successful 42-year career in Thoroughbred racing by following his own instincts …
A man in Naples, Florida, died while attempting to retrieve golf balls from a pond. The father who enjoyed spending time with his three children and collected submerged golf balls with his son is remembered as a dedicated first responder, a loving dad and a respected businessman. Nicholas Wardein, 44, was at the sixth green …
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In memory of themJames Frank “Jim” Sandercock27 October 1930 –July 29, 2022With sadness, we share the passing of James (‘Jim’) Sandercock on July 29, 2022 at his retirement home in Mississauga at the age of 91. Pre-deceased by his loving wife, Maureen Sandercock after 55 years of marriage, Jim was a beloved father to Steve …
