ON THE ROAD AGAIN DEAD AT 25
News Room 11:02 AM 20-Dec-2006 NZST
On The Road Again, one of the most popular and successful pacers in recent history, was euthanized on Tuesday (December 19) at after suffering a bout of colic.
The chestnut pacing stallion was 25 and had been operated after a bout with colic in 2001.
During his three seasons (1983-84-85) at the races, On The Road Again won 44 of his 61 starts and paced to a 1:51.4 mark. His earnings came to $2,819,102. He was admired as a game and gutsy racehorse that traveled widely and took on all comers---and usually left them in his dust.
His owners, Gordon and Illa Rumpel, were true sports in taking their pride and joy to tracks across North America and letting fans see the great pacer. Harry Poulton trained the son of Happy Motoring while Buddy Gilmour did the driving. And they all joined in singing the Willie Nelson song ?On The Road Again? during their victory celebrations.
News Room 11:02 AM 20-Dec-2006 NZST
On The Road Again, one of the most popular and successful pacers in recent history, was euthanized on Tuesday (December 19) at after suffering a bout of colic.
The chestnut pacing stallion was 25 and had been operated after a bout with colic in 2001.
During his three seasons (1983-84-85) at the races, On The Road Again won 44 of his 61 starts and paced to a 1:51.4 mark. His earnings came to $2,819,102. He was admired as a game and gutsy racehorse that traveled widely and took on all comers---and usually left them in his dust.
His owners, Gordon and Illa Rumpel, were true sports in taking their pride and joy to tracks across North America and letting fans see the great pacer. Harry Poulton trained the son of Happy Motoring while Buddy Gilmour did the driving. And they all joined in singing the Willie Nelson song ?On The Road Again? during their victory celebrations.