Thoroughbred Play the King, was conditioned throughout his four-year race career by Hall of Fame trainer Roger Attfield for breeder/owner Kinghaven Farms of King City, Ontario. In 29 starts, he made 19 trips to the winners’ circle and earned just … Continue reading
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Rambling Willie
Standardbred The winner of 128 races in 305 starts during the 1970s and early 1980s, Rambling Willie was a three-time winner of the Canadian Pacing Derby – 1975 in a dead heat with Pickwick Baron, 1976 and 1977. At the … Continue reading
Gary Boulanger
Jockey Born in Drayton Valley, Alberta, Gary Boulanger began his riding career in 1987, spending his early years at tracks in the U.S. and earning leading jockey status at Longacres Racetrack (1989, 1990, 1991) and Calder Race Course (1994, 1995). … Continue reading
Ben Wallace
Trainer Ben Wallace of Puslinch, Ont., honed his training skills working for Hall of Famers Keith Waples and the late Bill Wellwood before striking out on his own. He trained 1999 Pacing Triple Crown Winner and Canadian Horse Racing Hall … Continue reading
CHRHF Class of 2020 Announced
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the people and horses being recognized as inductees in 2020. Five people and five horses have been elected from a very deep ballot of candidates. Thoroughbred inductees include Builder … Continue reading
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2020 Ballot Announced
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its 2020 ballot. A total of 30 people and horses comprised of 15 Thoroughbred and 15 Standardbred candidates, have been selected to appear on the voting ballot. A 20-person … Continue reading
Due to the current circumstances, announcing the names of the finalists being considered for induction to the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame in 2020 has been delayed and will be made available Wednesday, March 25 at 2:00 pm. We … Continue reading
CHRHF 2020 Nomination Deadline March 4, 2020
The public is encouraged to participate in the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2020 nomination process, by submitting recommendations of people and horses who have made a significant contribution to Canadian Standardbred or Thoroughbred horse racing. All submissions received … Continue reading
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Now Accepting Nominations for Class of 2020
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
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
