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The Board of Directors of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame recently approved new members of the following committees: Standardbred Nomination Committee Following the passing of longtime Committee Member, Dow Clowater, the CHRHF Board of Directors has approved the addition of Dr. Ian Moore, CHRHF Honoured Member – Class of 2024 to the Standardbred […]

Dow Clowater of Burlington, Ont. passed away on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at the age of 88. Dow’s association with the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame began in the late 1990’s when he was identified as someone with extensive historical knowledge of Standardbred racing and was appointed to the Standardbred Nomination and Election Committees. 

The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is deeply saddened to learn of CHRHF Honoured Member Ron Turcotte’s recent passing.  Inducted to the CHRHF in 1980, Mr. Turcotte was an icon in Thoroughbred racing, with deep Canadian roots.  After spending his early days in New Brunswick, he moved to Ontario, initially working at E. P.

The Legend category of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame was originally introduced as a four-year millennium project to honour Canadians who had a significant impact on horse racing at home or on the International scene or those from the International community who had a significant impact on Canadian racing. After the initial run,

Join the celebration at the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Induction Gala Wednesday, August 6th at the Mississauga Convention Centre, when the CHRHF Class of 2025, is formally inducted to the CHRHF.   All inclusive Induction Gala tickets include: cocktail reception, a gourmet four-course dinner with wine, and induction ceremonies. The reception will commence

Inductees to the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame in 2025 includes representatives from PEI, Ontario and Alberta. Thoroughbred and Standardbred Election Committees, consisting of 20 members each, have voted and ratified the CHRHF Class of 2025.   Inductees from Prince Edward Island, Ontario and Alberta are scheduled to be formally inducted Wednesday, August 6th.  Induction

Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Announces Categories and Finalists for Class of 2025 The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Standardbred and Thoroughbred Nomination Committees have determined the categories and finalists to appear on the ballot presented to the Election Committees, from which the Class of 2025 will be selected. The Board of the

Celebrating the best in Canadian horse racing and honouring the rich heritage of our great sport has been the mission of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame for over 40 years. It continues to be our passion and commitment to bring the stories of our sport to life for those within the horse racing