The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Ted Clarke, 2014 Standardbred Builder inductee. Dr. Clarke was a veterinarian, a businessman, a family man, and an innovator who made a tremendous … Continue reading
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The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Class of 2019 features international stars of the industry, two horses bred in Québec, a female trainer and people representing British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the people and horses being recognized as inductees in 2019. Six people and four horses have been elected from an extremely deep ballot of candidates. The Induction Ceremonies will … Continue reading
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2019 Ballot Announced
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its 2019 ballot. A total of 30 people and horses comprised of 15 Standardbred and 15 Thoroughbred candidates, have been selected to appear on the voting ballot. A 20-person … Continue reading
Last Call for 2019 Nominations – Deadline: Wednesday, March 6 at 5:00 pm
The public is encouraged to participate in the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2019 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
CHRHF Class of 2019 Nomination Deadline March 6th 2019
The public is encouraged to participate in the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2019 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
History making Race Horse ‘Dan Patch’ named CHRHF Legend for 2019
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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, … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading