The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame invites the public to participate in the nomination of people and horses who have made a significant contribution to Canadian horse racing, for induction to the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame in … Continue reading
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Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Announces Board of Director and Committee Member Updates
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame today announced some changes to its Board of Directors, Nomination and Election committees, as well as a change to the nominating and election parameters. Following a call for nominations earlier this year to … Continue reading
Pacer Staying Together Passes at Age 30
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is saddened to learn of the passing of 2002 Standardbred inductee Staying Together. Since his retirement in 1995 following a four year race career, the pacer affectionately known as “Stanley” was a resident … Continue reading
2019 Induction Gala ceremonies to be streamed live
Our 2019 Induction Gala is this evening as we honour All Along, Angus Hall, Josie Carroll, Ian Fleming, Lexie Lou, Bory Margolus, Trevor Ritchie, Jimmy Takter, Tricky Tooshie and Mickey Walls Unable to join us in person? We will be … Continue reading
CHRHF Honoured Member Gus Schickedanz passes at age 90
Gustav Schickedanz was a survivor, a home builder, as well as a breeder and owner of Thoroughbred horses. He was also an elegant, classy gentleman who always greeted with a kind smile and a tip of his hat. His recent … Continue reading
2019 Hall of Fame Induction Gala to be held August 7 – Tickets Now On Sale!
TORONTO, ON, June 18 Join us Wednesday, August 7th at the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Induction Gala to be held at the Mississauga Convention Centre, as we celebrate the class of 2019 and their spectacular contributions to the … Continue reading
Trainer David Cross passes at age 84
We are saddened to hear of the passing of CHRHF honoured member, Thoroughbred trainer David C. Cross Jr., who died late yesterday at the age of 84. According to the Daily Racing Form, Cross died at the University of Kentucky’s … Continue reading
2014 Standardbred Builder Inductee, Dr. Ted Clarke Passes
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Ted Clarke, 2014 Standardbred Builder inductee. Dr. Clarke was a veterinarian, a businessman, a family man, and an innovator who made a tremendous … Continue reading
Dan Patch
Standardbred Legend The most famous pacer of the early 1900’s he won all 73 races he contested and attracted large crowds of fans at his appearances in both the US and Canada. Dan Patch was a horse for the ages … Continue reading
All Along
Thoroughbred In 1983 an unrivalled performance by All Along, a 4-year-old French-bred mare, placed her name among the greats of thoroughbred racing. Her herculean feat of capturing four major turf events, one in Europe and three in North America during … Continue reading