Varenne: key obituary facts
Is Varenne dead? Yes. Varenne died on August 18, 2026, at age 31.
Cause of death: Varenne's cause of death was reported as Heart attack.
What was Varenne known for?
He was an Italian Standardbred racehorse.
More about Varenne
Varenne, the Italian Standardbred racehorse who died on August 18, 2026, aged 31, died of a heart attack.
Foaled in Copparo, Italy, on May 19, 1995, the dark bay trotter was by Waikiki Beach out of Ialmaz by Zebu. Widely regarded as one of the greatest trotters in the sport’s history, he won major international races and set multiple records.
Despite early doubts from veterinarians about a leg malformation, Varenne went on to have a career that overcame those expectations and drew lasting attention in harness racing.