Norman Dauplaise, 63, a staple of New York harness racing, died Tuesday following a battle with cancer.

Dauplaise came to race on the Yonkers-Roosevelt circuit in 1964 and became one of the most sought after catch drivers.

Among the 2,598 winners he guided during his career were open pacer Keystone Ore, invitational trotter Delmonico and stakes winner Leaders Dream.

Dauplaise will be memorialized at a service Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in Clifton, N.J., at the Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home at 1313 Van Houten Ave.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.