Canadian Horse of the Year Soaring Free Dies at 26

Canadian champion Soaring Free passes at 26 - Woodbine Racetrack

(Sam-Son Farm Press Release) May 28, 2025 – Soaring Free, one of Sam-Son Farm’s beloved champions, passed away today from health complications at Ocala Farm. The 26-year-old Soaring Free was a winner of $2.1 million over his career, a 15-time winner and Horse of the Year in Canada in 2024. Trained by Mark Frostad and cared for by his long-time groom Tracy Smith, he was a barn faovourite. Retired by Sam-Son Farm after racing, he enjoyed competing…

Canadian Horse of the Year Soaring Free Dies at 26

Canadian Horse of the Year Soaring Free (Smart Strike–Dancing With Wings, by Danzig) died due to complications of old age at Sam-Son Farm's Ocala, Florida division Wednesday. Campaigned by his breeder Sam-Son Farm, the Ontario-bred won 15 of 27 career races for trainer Mark Frostad earning Canada's champion sprinter honor in 2003 followed by the champion grass horse title the following year, when he was also named that nation's Horse of the Year…