Retired trainer Steve Wren dies at 67

Steve Wren, a retired trainer who was a fixture at his hometrack of Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark., died on April 28, according to a notice from the Arkansas Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association. Wren was 67.

Wren trained a number of stakes winners, including 1999 Rebel winner Etbauer; 2003 Delta Downs Jackpot winner Mr. Jester; and five-time stakes winner Miss Seffens. His first win as a trainer came in 1979 at Louisiana Downs, according to records from Daily Racing Form. Wren won with his last starter, Mac Dehere, on April 10, 2010.

Wren was a native of Prescott, Ark., and was a cattle rancher who also had a restaurant in his later years, according to an obituary posted by Brazzel Funeral Home of Prescott. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Prescott High School.

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