The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is saddened to learn of the passing of H. Charles Armstrong, at age 96. “Charlie” was inducted to the Hall in 2015 as a builder, joining his father Elgin who was inducted in the inaugural class of the CHRHF in 1976 Mr. Armstrong was a true Icon in […]
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Communicator If there was ever a time to dedicate an award to a reporter for the most creative, passionate and dedicated pursuit of Thoroughbred horse racing it should perhaps be simply called “The Stock Trophy”. No reporter of horse racing has ever dominated the Sovereign Awards in the various categories for feature writing and outstanding
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the celebration on August 9th at the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2017 Induction Ceremony and Gala Fundraising Dinner. The ticket order deadline has been extended to 5:00 pm August 3rd to allow for last minute orders. The CHRHF class of 2017 includes Standardbred honourees Blair
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of CHRHF member Larry Regan. He is a former Ontario and Canada HBPA President and Director of HBPA Ontario and Canada. Larry was active within the industry as an Owner and Breeder since 1951. He sat on the Board of the Ontario HPBA for 30 years, along
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TORONTO, ON, July 26 – Tickets for the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2017 Induction Ceremony and Gala Fundraising Dinner taking place Wednesday, August 9th are selling quickly. Be sure to place your order by Wednesday August 1st to be part of the celebration as the class of 2017 including Standardbred honourees Blair Burgess,
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TORONTO, ON, July 17 – Preparations are well underway for the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2017 Induction Ceremony and Gala Fundraising Dinner on August 9th. The menu has been chosen, the rings and awards will arrive any day and the auction committee is hard at work gathering a wonderful collection of items for
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Although documents exist providing information on what is considered the first organized horse race, July 1, 1767 on what would become Canadian soil, very little was known of racing in our country’s pre-confederation period. The unanswered questions and unconsolidated history of horse racing in that era inspired a project for Canadian Horse Racing Hall of
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As Canada celebrates 150 years of confederation on July 1st, Canada’s horse racing industry is recognizing an even greater milestone, the 250th Anniversary of Horse Racing in Canada. A total of 23 racetracks in 8 provinces will be taking part in a national celebration over the July 1st weekend. From British Columbia to Prince Edward
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We are saddened to hear of the passing of Herve Filion, a member of the first class of inductees to the CHRHF in 1976 at the age of 36. At the time of his induction, the legendary horseman from Angers, QC, had already compiled nearly 6,000 wins. More than 30 years later that number had
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TORONTO, ON, June 21 – The 41st Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala Fundraising Dinner on August 9th promises to be an extra special evening of celebration as ten new members join the best of Canadian Horse Racing. The evening will also celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Horse Racing
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