The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame announces today it will recognize a world champion, world record holder, and household name of over 100 years ago – pacer Dan Patch as its 2019 Legend. The most famous pacer of the … Read more
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CHRHF Builder Inductee W. (Bill) D. Graham passes.
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame sends our condolences to the family and friends of 2014 CHRHF Builder Inductee William (Bill) D. Graham, who passed away Tuesday, January 15th following a battle wtih cancer. Born in Goderich, ON in … Read more
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Announces Changes to Nomination and Election Committees, Updates Standardbred Driver/Trainer Category. 2019 Nominations now being accepted.
At a recent meeting of the CHRHF Board of Directors, the following changes to the Hall’s Nomination and Election Committees were approved. Standardbred Committee Chairs – Long-time Standardbred Election Committee Chair Kathy Wade Vlaar, Manager of Member and Stakeholder Relations, … Read more
2015 CHRHF Honoured Member Bill Gale, passes at age 70
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of 2015 Inductee William (Bill) Gale. Gale drove for over 30 years with career earnings surpassing $42 million, tallying 6375 wins in 32,134 drives. He … Read more
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies to be live streamed via Facebook.
Beginning at 6:45 this evening the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies will be available on the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CanadianHorseRacingHallofFame/ The evening’s events will be streamed in three sections 6:45 until approximately 7:30 pm Judy … Read more
Adena Spring Donates 8 Stallion Seasons to Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Induction Gala Auction
Stronach Stables owned and Adena Springs bred Queen’s Plate winner Shaman Ghost is being inducted to the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame on Wednesday, August 8 at the Mississauga Convention Centre. In celebration, Stronach Stables is donating a 2019 … Read more
Last Call to Order 2018 Induction Gala Tickets
TORONTO, ON, July 30 The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2018 Induction Gala will take place a little over a week away on August 8th, and details are being finalized for what will be a spectacular evening celebrating the … Read more
Hall of Fame honoured member, Trainer Sid Attard celebrates 2,000th career win
TORONTO, July 22, 2018 – Hall of Fame horseman Sid Attard celebrated a significant milestone on Sunday at Woodbine Racetrack as he earned his 2,000th career training win. The 67-year-old Brampton, Ont. resident reached the milestone mark with a victory … Read more
Hector Clouthier, Sr
Standardbred Legend Born in Petawawa, ON February 1, 1916, Hector Clouthier, Sr., began working full-time for his father’s logging company in the Ottawa Valley at age 12 and by 14 was running his own operation. Known as the “Lumber … Read more
Frank McMahon
Thoroughbred Legend Time Magazine called Frank McMahon the “man who did the most to open up Northwest Canada’s wilderness, and convinced oilmen of its treasures.” He was also a major contributor to Thoroughbred horse racing in Canada and his … Read more