Varenne has passed

Varenne has passed. On August 18th he suffered a heart attack at the Allevamento Lilla stud in Italy. He was 31.

Varenne was one of the biggest trotting legends in history. He won 62 of 73 aces in his career, including Prix d’Amerique and the Elitlopp twice, Gran Premio della Lotteria three times, Breeders’ Crown in North America, Italian Trotting Derby at 3. His lifetime earnings was EUR 6.038.408 and a record of 1.09,1ak (1:51.1)

He was bred by Jean-Pierre Dubois who later sold him to Jori Turja after the beginning of his racing career and his regular companion in the bike was Giampaolo Minnucci. His groom was Iina Rastas.

Click here for his pedigree and performances

Click here for an article about his life

Photo: Claes Kärrstrand