Alberta’s Leading Man Takes a FINAL BOW
March 19, 1953 - December 14, 2024
Keith Lorne Clark, a true Alberta legend in the world of Standardbred Horse Racing,
passed away peacefully on Saturday December 14, 2024. Born in Stoughton,
Saskatchewan, Keith’s life was marked by his incredible achievements and deep
love for his family and horses.
Keith is survived by his beloved partner, Liz Davie, his children Kasey
and Kerry Clark, and his siblings Lynda (Wayne Douglas), Collette
(Rick Docking), Larry, Bill (Kathy McCaughan), Kelly (Holly Clark),
Karen (Mike Van Rijn), Monica (Warren Grant), Bob (Becky Arnold),
and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by
his parents, Lorne and Helene Clark, and his brother Jackie.
With over 50 years in the Standardbred Horse Racing industry,
Keith’s career was nothing short of extraordinary. He achieved 6,620
driving wins and 4,302 training wins, was named Alberta Horseman
of the Year 14 times, and received the prestigious O’Brien Award of
Horsemanship in both 2004 and 2011. His contributions to the sport
were recognized with his induction into the Canadian Horse Racing
Hall of Fame in 2009.
In 2021, Keith retired and downsized his operation, selling his
DeWinton farm and purchasing a new acreage in Foothills to focus
on broodmares and raising young horses. This transition allowed
him to spend winters in Arizona, where he discovered new passions,
including riding his Harley and Indian motorcycles, lounging by the
pool, enjoying happy hours, and dancing weekly.
Keith’s family will hold a Celebration of Life in the spring of 2025. In
lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Olds College Equine
Program in Keith’s memory.
