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In this week s edition of Rewind Robert Smith takes readers back to the Golden Age of harness racing at the two major Raceways in Montreal. The weekly action, the intensity of competition and the level of talent both human and equine was virtually without parallel. He recalls some special happenings from way back when, and hopes this rekindles memories for those who remember and also shows what a great racing mecca both Blue Bonnets and Richelieu Park once were.
This week s piece takes the form of three separate short stories from the circa 1960 era along with a few old photos that accompany each one. These recaps help to illustrate the high level of racing that was being conducted in Montreal at this time and for many years following.
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Veteran trainer, driver and owner Jim Gluhm, 77, of Trenton, Florida died at home on February 11, 2021.
Mr. Gluhm was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 28, 1943 to Dr. Charles and Helen Gluhm. Jim s father was a veterinarian in Hamilton and surrounding areas.
Jim started his career in harness racing after high school and a short stint in college working for one of his mentors, Charlie King. Mr. Gluhm was then drafted into the Army in 1965 where his appointment was at Fort Sam, Houston, TX looking after the Modern Pentathlon stable of horses. Upon his discharge from the Army in 1967 he returned working for Charlie King, racing horses from New York to California. Among Mr. Gluhm s other mentors helping him along the way in his young career were his long-time friends John Patterson, Bruce Nickells and Eldon Harner.
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In this week s edition of Rewind Robert Smith profiles the career of one of Canada s greatest horsemen of the 20th century. That gentleman was the late John Chapman, a member of one of the best known families in the sport a half century ago. He is a member of both the Canadian and U.S. Hall of Fame.
A little over 40 years ago, on May 2, 1980 the sport of harness racing lost one of its finest citizens with the untimely passing of Johnny Chapman; he was just 51 at the time. Chappie as he was known to all was stricken with a heart attack just before leaving his home for Roosevelt Raceway. His career, which began in the decade of the 1940 s back at Dufferin Park right near his home in Toronto, led him to many of the top events the sport had to offer. He was known as an elite horseman and acquitted himself well in everything he did.