Pennsylvania breeder George Hempt, who has operated Hempt Farms and campaigned such notables as last year's top stakes performer Keystone Horatio, died Friday at age 65 after a battle with cancer.
Hempt's father, Max, a Hall of Famer, founded Hempt Farms and George continued the family tradition after his father's passing. In 2007 and 2008 George followed Keystone Horatio's career with enthusiasm, traveling to Ontario to watch the Ontario-sired colt compete in such events as the North America Cup. John Kopas trained Hempt's horses in Canada. Keystone Horatio earned $1,033,578 as a 2 and 3 year old and took a mark of 1:50.2 last year.
John Kopas trained Keystone Horatio and many other horses for Hempt. "During the last year or so he would be in Ontario three or four days a week," said Kopas. "It will certainly never be the same again without George. He was always at the barn in the morning and he was very good to my staff, who is already missing him as well. The whole industry has lost a giant fan and supporter, and I've lost a best friend."
George Hempt's son, Max J., serves on the board of the Hambletonian Society and has been active in the sport, attending races and sales with his father.
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