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Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Nomination and Election Committee Updates and Schedule

At a recent Board meeting of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, the following committee updates were approved in advance of the CHRHF 2025 Nominations and Elections.   Standardbred Committee Updates: Nova Scotia born and now a resident of Alberta, Fred Gillis, who has participated in the Standardbred industry throughout Canada as a successful […]

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2007 Thoroughbred Builder Inductee – R. J. (Russ) Bennett passes at age 94

The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame sends condolences to the family and connections of British Columbia-based Thoroughbred breeder and owner Russ Bennett. Russ along with his wife Lois Bennett are the only couple to be inducted to the CHRHF together. That joint recognition speaks to the pair’s Thoroughbred achievements throughout their careers. Along with

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Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame President’s Reception held Wednesday afternoon.

At the Wednesday afternoon reception, Bill Ford, newly appointed President of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, welcomed a capacity crowd of racing industry supporters, Hall of Fame honoured members, and incoming inductees.  During his remarks, Ford thanked outgoing President, Darryl Kaplan, for the accomplishments during his six-year tenure in the position including several

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Jim Bannon Travelogue – Northern Dancer – Part III – The Breeding Shed

Northern Dancer stood at stud initially at Windfields Farm in Oshawa beginning in 1965. Success came early and often for Northern Dancer. From his second crop emerged the Taylor bred, Oshawa born, Nijinsky, a future superstar.  He was purchased as a yearling at the Woodbine sales complex by American businessman Charles Engelhard for $84,000. The

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Jim Bannon – Northern Dancer Travelogue – Introduction & Part I – The Origins

Northern Dancer – The 60th Anniversary of his Kentucky Derby Win – Introduction & Part I By Jim Bannon We mark this milestone with personal and heartfelt stories about Northern Dancer from individuals who’s lives had been uniquely touched by this legendary horse. Jim Bannon’s love of travel and his lifelong passion for horse racing

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