The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is pleased to name three people and three horses to be inducted as the Hall’s Class of 2021. As previously announced, the Board of Directors agreed to reduce the number of inductees for … Continue reading
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CHRHF 2019 Inductee Tricky Tooshie passes at age 31
The recent passing of CHRHF 2019 Inductee Tricky Tooshie was announced by Hanover Shoe Farms. The Quebec-bred mare who would go on to be the first Canadian-bred mare to break the $1,000,000 mark in earnings was 31 and had been … Continue reading
CHRHF Honoured Member Robert (Bob) Burgess passes at age 85.
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame extends condolences to the family, friends and business associates of CHRHF 2011 Standardbred Builder Inductee, Robert (Bob) Burgess Q.C. who passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021. A lawyer specializing first in the corporate … Continue reading
Recipient of Jimmy Freight Breeding in Support of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Named.
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame today announced that Gavin Christie of Perth, ON and his mare, SHE CAN DANCE have been selected to receive a special breeding to Jimmy Freight, to benefit the Hall of Fame. The Canadian … Continue reading
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2021 Ballot Announced
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its 2021 ballot. Due to Covid-19 restrictions resulting in the Hall not yet fully honouring the Class of 2020, the Board of Directors determined it best to reduce the … Continue reading
Jimmy Freight Breeding To Support CHRHF
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, in cooperation with Ontario pacing stallion Jimmy Freight, today announced a unique opportunity for one special Ontario-based pacing mare. The owner of one mare will be chosen to breed to Ontario pacing stallion, Jimmy … Continue reading
Support the CHRHF on #GivingTuesday
Your contribution is greatly appreciated. With #GivingTuesday scheduled to take place December 1st, 2020, we ask you to consider supporting our mission to preserve and tell the Canadian horse racing story, what has been, as well as what is yet … Continue reading
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Now Accepting Nominations for Class of 2021
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame (CHRHF) invites the public to participate in the nomination of people and horses who have made a significant contribution to Canadian Standardbred or Thoroughbred horse racing, for induction to the Canadian Horse Racing … Continue reading
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
