Driver Although 2021 Driver Inductee Randy Waples was born with harness racing in his blood, he still needed to earn what he accomplished as a driver.  After spending close to 10 years honing his craft at tracks throughout Ontario, the … Continue reading →

Driver Paul MacDonell’s driving career is highlighted by both consistency and superstars, with earnings surpassing $1 million for 33 consecutive years, due in part to piloting such horses as Hall of Fame Honoured Members Somebeachsomewhere, Admirals Express and Invitro.  He … Continue reading →

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 →

Trainer Jimmy Takter isn’t Canadian, but his contribution to the nation’s horse racing industry has been so immense he earned induction to the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame the first time he went on the ballot. Already enshrined in … Continue reading →

Driver “It’s just an honor I would have never expected,” driver Trevor Ritchie said of his call to the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame. “It wasn’t something that I was after when I was young, I was just after … Continue reading →

Trainer/Driver   Hall of Fame driver Bill O’Donnell said he wouldn’t have had a career at all without the late trainer/driver Jim Doherty, a fellow Maritimer that raced predominantly in the United States and was inducted into the Harness Racing … Continue reading →

Driver/Trainer Trainer Blair Burgess of Milton, ON said he often enjoys reading the plaques at the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto. He said the fact his name and bio will soon be joining some … Continue reading →

Driver/Trainer Yves Filion of Saint-Andre-D’Argent, Quebec was one of Quebec’s premier drivers and trainers for the better part of 30 years.  He has driven in over 18,000 races and has 4,387 victories and earnings of over $27 million to his … Continue reading →

Standardbred Driver/Trainer Bill Gale, 66, of Woodstock, Ontario, took his early lessons from the legendary horseman Morris MacDonald, first learning the ropes as a groom and working his way toward being a driver. Gale drove for over 30 years and … Continue reading →

Standardbred Driver/Trainer Though the bulk of his success came in the United States, driver Wally Hennessey credits his upbringing in Prince Edward Island, his parents, Joe and Shirley, and his eight siblings for his strength of character. “It was very … Continue reading →