It is with profound sadness the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame acknowledges the passing of one of the greatest Standardbreds to ever race. Somebeachsomewhere was inducted to the CHRHF in 2009, a short time after retiring from an extremely successful race career. His impact as a sire will be forever part of the standardbred […]
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Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations for Class of 2018 The public is invited 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 Hall of Fame in 2018. Nominations for the following will
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German harness driver Hans Frömming, was a world Record Holder, a globe-trotter and most importantly a goodwill ambassador for the German trotting sport. In March 1975 he travelled to Toronto’s Greenwood racetrack for a driving contest against Canada’s Herve Filion, and left a silver-tipped whip with harness racing promoter and Canadian Horse Racing Hall of
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Position Available Part-time Bookkeeper/Administrator estimated 12-16 hours/week (specific hours TBA) Summary of Job Description The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, dedicated to honouring the rich tradition of horse racing across Canada, is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper/Administrator Under the direction of the Managing Director, and reporting to the Board of Directors, the successful applicant will
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The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame has launched an innovative new project called Foal Patrol, a one-of-a-kind collection of live web cameras where people can view real-time streams of several in-foal mares during their pregnancy through foaling. A total of eight mares are scheduled to be part of the project. 2012 CHRHF
CHRHF member Arravale scheduled to participate in innovative Foal Patrol project. Read More »
Throughout 2017 events, commemorative miles and race presentations have taken place across country to celebrate Canadian horse racing’s milestone anniversary. As the year draws to a close, The 250th Anniversary of Horse Racing will be featured at Toronto’s Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, with a commemorative mile in the horse show ring during the Friday, November
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The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame announced today it will host the launch of “Rivers of Gold,” the most recent work of Muriel Lennox, author of international best-seller, “Northern Dancer: the legend and his legacy.” The event will take place Sunday, October 15, 2017 from noon to 2:00 p.m. in the Hall of Fame
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Secretariat’s Pioneer Owner Advocated for the Sport, Equine Welfare We are very saddened to hear of Penny Chenery’s passing and send our deepest condolences to her family. She was a beloved and remarkable advocate for the horse racing community. Her son Chris represented the family for Secretariat’s induction into the Hall of Fame in 2013.
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TORONTO, September 10 – Tom Cosgrove, a long-time member of the horse racing industry in a variety of capacities, was honoured on Sunday with the Toronto Thoroughbred Racing Club’s Award of Merit. The Toronto Thoroughbred Racing Club (TTRC) has promoted horse racing in Ontario for nearly 60 years and this year chose to recognize Cosgrove
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