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
Category Archives: Legends
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
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Modesty
Legend On a warm Wednesday afternoon, July 1, 1767, the first organized horse racing event in Canada was staged on the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City. The victory by Modesty, a mare ridden by Captain Prescott, would herald a … Continue reading
Woodlawn Drummond
Standardbred – Legend Bred by Clermont Veilleux of Drummondville, Quebec and raced under the ownership of Ecuries Drummond Stables, Woodlawn Drummond made quite a mark for herself in the mid-1960s. In 47 career starts she posted 22 victories and earned … Continue reading
Exterminator
Thoroughbred – Legend He was known as “Old Bones”, a moniker the chestnut gelding was bestowed by his affectionate fans. Some also called him “The Galloping Hat Rack” or “Old Slim”, based on his tall, scrawny, angular appearance. A writer … Continue reading
Harold H
Hall of Fame Inductee, 2015 Standardbred Legend In 1902 a horse by the name of Harold H won a mile heat in 2:04 at Terre Haute, Indiana, to become “the fastest pacer ever bred in Canada, and along with … Continue reading
Col. K.R. (Rud) Marshall
Thoroughbred Builder/Legend A decorated war hero at the Battle of the Somme and at Amiens in World War I, and later commanding officer of the 48th Highlanders, Colonel Kenric Rudolphus (Rud) Marshall was a business tycoon in the fuel, … Continue reading
Archworth
Thoroughbred Legend The year was 1939 and for the first time in Plate history a ruling monarch was in attendance to witness the 80th running of the race when Archworth galloped to a 10-length victory at majestic Woodbine Park. … Continue reading
