Thoroughbred Legend What some have called ‘the greatest day in Canadian horse racing’ the Kenilworth Gold Cup took place in Windsor, Ontario, October 12, 1920, when the two biggest names of the day competed in a historic match race. The … Continue reading
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Man o’ War Named 2020 Legend Honouree by Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame on the 100th Anniversary of historic race in Windsor, Ontario
In a special online event on October 12, 2020, exactly 100 years to the day after Man o’ War and Sir Barton competed in a match race at Windsor’s Kenilworth Park, the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is naming … Continue reading
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Honours Man o’ War on the 100th Anniversary of historic race in Windsor, Ontario
October 12, 2020, marks the 100th anniversary of Man o’ War and Sir Barton match race at Windsor’s Kenilworth Park. In honour of this historic Canadian horse racing event, the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is conducting a campaign … Continue reading
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Honoured Member William (Bill) Galvin passes at age 89
The CHRHF is deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of William (Bill) Galvin and extends our condolences to his family, many friends and associates. William ‘Bill’ Galvin, a native of Arnprior, ON and a resident of Mississauga, ON, … Continue reading
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Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2020 Induction Gala Cancelled
At a meeting held June 23, 2020, the Board of Directors of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Hall of Fame Induction Gala, due to the restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 … Continue reading
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Announces Board of Directors for upcoming year
This past week, the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame held its Annual General Meeting. At that meeting, the Board of Directors was voted on for the upcoming year. The Hall of Fame Board is constructed of representatives from Canadian … Continue reading
McWicked
Standardbred Recently retired from racing, McWicked earned $5.1 million during a race career that began in 2013 and included 40 wins in 110 starts while setting his lifetime mark of 1:46.2 at age 7. The ungelded son of McArdle – … Continue reading
CHRHF – Call for Director At Large Candidates
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is currently seeking applications to fill the position of Director at Large on the organization’s Board. Founded in 1976, the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame honours the best in Standardbred and Thoroughbred … Continue reading
Tepin
Thoroughbred Tepin, given the moniker “Queen of the Turf”, spent most of her race career under the direction of trainer Mark Casse and the ownership of Robert Masterson. Racing from age 3 to 6, the striking bay filly accumulated a … Continue reading
