Fred Sadler, a well known and successful horseman in Southwestern Ontario, passed away today at the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital. He was 70
.
Sadler was a fixture at The Raceway at Western Fair District for many years and was one of the track’s top drivers for several seasons. He was named Driver of the Year at the London half-miler in 1984 and 1993.
In total he recorded 2,036 victories in his driving career for over $2.9 million in earnings.
Sadler remained involved in racing as an owner with Larjon Barty being one of his recent winners, with six wins last season and just over $81,000 in earnings for his career. The now five-year-old is trained by Sadler’s son Alan.
Visitation will take place on Friday, January 20 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at M. Box & Son Funeral Home, 183 Broad Street, Parkhill, Ontario. A funeral service will take place Saturday, January 21 at 1:00 p.m. at the North Middlesex Community Centre, 225 McLeod Street, Parkhill, Ontario.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Fred Sadler.
(Western Fair District)
My brother Jim raced against
My brother Jim raced against Fred Sadler. A very decent person and good horseman. Sad to hear of his passing. Robert Hemsworth
Sharon and Family, So sad to
Sharon and Family,
So sad to hear of Fred's passing, he was a great guy and horseman, his smiling face will be missed by everyone who knew him. He is in my prayers. Take Care.
Love Laurie Poulin
We wish to express our
We wish to express our deepest sympathies to the Sadler family.
The Paul Fraleigh family - Arvaleigh Acres.
We are very sorry to hear
We are very sorry to hear about Fred passing,he will be missed by alot of people, our condolences to his family.
Sharon and Family: My
Sharon and Family:
My condolences go out to you and the whole family. Fred was my dear friend. We go back many years. I will miss him very much.
Joe Serratore
Dear Sharon and family: We
Dear Sharon and family:
We send our sincere sympathy at this difficult time. We remember the many good times we had and the roads we travelled. Thank you Fred.
Dave and Mary Lemon
My condolences to Alan and
My condolences to Alan and Family. Fred loved to drive horses and had a great run with it. He treated everyone in the business with equal respect.
Sharon and Family: We are
Sharon and Family:
We are so, so sorry to hear of the passing of Fred. Please take some solace in knowing there are so many people thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
Gerry and Michelle Gaynor
Our deepest sympathy to all
Our deepest sympathy to all Fred's family.
Sorry to hear the sad news
Sorry to hear the sad news about Fred. He was a great fellow horsemen and friend to many. Our condolences go out to the whole family and friends at such a sad time..
Fred was a great conditioner
Fred was a great conditioner of young horses and was one of the best drivers that that ever took the four turns at londons western fair race track he will be missed by many all the best to the family