Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame pairs with award winning writer and photographer to create calendar celebrating Canada’s horse racing heroes. 2016 marks the 40th Anniversary of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame and to celebrate, a calendar has been produced honouring many of the racing industry’s equine heroes. From the moment Linda Rainey, […]
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame extends our heartfelt condolences to Seelster Farms, along with owners, Bob McIntosh, Al McIntosh and New Destiny Stables on the passing of Camluck. The 28-year-old stallion stood at Seelster Farms for 23 years before being retired from active duty in October of 2014. Camluck (Cam Fella – Lucky
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Ten new inductees were enshrined in the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Wednesday evening in front of a packed house in Mississauga, Ontario. From the thoroughbred side, owner/breeder (the late) Robert Anderson, Trainer Roger Laurin, jockey Stewart Elliot, 2008 Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird and communicator Jim Bannon were inducted. Representing the Standardbred
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The 39th Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala Fundraising Dinner on August 5th promises to be an evening of celebration as ten new members join the best of Canadian Horse Racing. Held at the Mississauga Convention Centre, co-hosting duties will be shared by Jim Bannon, Woodbine Entertainment Group Thoroughbred Racing Analyst
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Two proud members of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame were front and center in the 156th running of the Queen’s Plate, July 5th, at Woodbine. Frank Stronach an inductee in 2002 in the Builders category celebrated his third Queen’s Plate victory when his homebred colt Shaman Ghost rushed to victory at the expense
CHRHF Members Frank Stronach and Roger Attfield battle it out in 156th Queen’s Plate Read More »
We are saddened to hear of the recent passing of CHRHF member Precious Bunny in Australia at the age of 27. Precious Bunny, inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame in 2004 and the U.S. Living Horse Hall of Fame in 2014, died April 20, 2015 at Empire Stallions in Victoria, Australia. Bred
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Celebrate excellence in Canadian Harness Racing at Mohawk Racetrack from 6:00 – 9:00 pm on July 18. – Meet and Greet with Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Members – Bid on Racing memorabilia in our Silent Auction – Enter the Raffle to win a framed print of Somebeachsomewhere by artist Linda Shantz – Learn
Thoroughbred Communicator During an charismatic career, which has accorded him induction into two Halls of Fame, a Gemini Award in 2010 as Canada’s best sports analyst, numerous accolades for his work as an educator and humanitarian, one of North America’s leading handicappers and TV commentators, and his dedicated involvement in Woodbine’s chaplaincy program, Jim Bannon,
Standardbred Communicator Harry Eisen covered harness racing on a full time basis for the London Free Press for 22 of his 40 years at the Southwestern Ontario newspaper. He was the recipient of the Canadian Trotting Association’s first winner for their media award for contributions to the industry in 1983. Eisen described his association with
Looking for something to do this weekend? Visit the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame and Woodbine Racetrack as they take part in Doors Open Toronto presented by Great Gulf. This is your opportunity to learn about the history and heritage of Canadian horse racing from historians and docents including Hall of Fame Founder/Director Emeritus,
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