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TORONTO, September 23 – Owner-breeder John Unger, who campaigned Canada’s 2014 Sovereign Award older female champion Strut the Course, passed away Thursday.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was a tremendously respected and beloved man in the horse racing community,\u201d said Woodbine CEO, Jim Lawson, a close friend and colleague of Mr. Unger. \u201cHe work tirelessly on the sport\u2019s behalf with respect to tax reform for owners and breeders. He will be missed by all of us in the Woodbine racing family.\u201d<\/p>\n

Obituary:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/turnerporter.permavita.com\/site\/JohnUngerYorke.html?s=40\u200b<\/a><\/p>\n

Funeral details:<\/p>\n

Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel<\/p>\n

2357 Bloor St West, Toronto<\/p>\n

Visitation \u2013 Monday 2-4, 7-9<\/p>\n

Service at Yorke Chapel \u2013 Tuesday 11am\u200b<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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