Call For Rain Passes
Million-dollar-earner Call For Rain, whose characteristic late stretch drives thrilled so many harness racing fans, died at age 22 at his home on Rodney Farm in Scottsville, New York in the early morning of March 22.
Call For Rain was owned by Barbara and Clint Galbraith since 1985 and he was trained and driven by Clint as well. Among his 28 victories in 40 starts were the Breeders Crown at age three. He had 368 registered foals, which collectively have earned $9.4 million. His top two performers are the $445,014 winner Flight Time Kash and the $353,919 winner Lizbet Kash. Both those horses are out of mares sired by Niatross, who was also trained, driven and co-owned by Clint Galbraith.
"He's buried right outside his paddock, where he can overlook the farm," Barbara Galbriath said. "For 17 years, he's had the paddock right next to the office and I'm so attuned to seeing him and listening for him."
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