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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

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

    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

In this the 250th Anniversary of Horse Racing in Canada, the CHRHF Legends Committee unanimously agreed to name a mare named Modesty, the winner of the first advertised and reported horse race on Canadian soil, as the 2017 Legend Honouree. The official unveiling of the display panel for Modesty, who won the historic race held

Standardbred broodmare Mystic Mistress, had a total of 16 foals with 13 of her offspring making it to the track to earn over $4.3 million in purse money with three pacing under 1:50. 10 of her progeny were sired by Hall of Fame stallion Camluck, including her top earners Mystician who won the 2010 Metro

We are saddened to learn of the passing of CHRHF honoured member Irving Liverman. Inducted to the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame in 2002 and known throughout the horse racing industry as a gentleman, Mr. Liverman’s string of champion Standardbreds started with Silent Majority in 1970 (CHRHF 1976) and included the likes of Handle

We extend our sincere condolences to the Kopas family on the passing of CHRHF honoured member, Jack Kopas, following a brief illness. Involved in the sport since 1942, the native of Lumsden, Sask., born in 1928, decided very early in life he wanted to be a horseman. In fact, he celebrated his sixteenth birthday as

  The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the 2017 Inductees.  In this the 250th Anniversary Year of Horse Racing in Canada, a total of 10 horses and people have been elected from a very strong list of candidates. Standardbred inductees include Trainer/Driver Blair Burgess and Builder Dr. Gordon Gilbertson along

The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its 2017 ballot.  In this the 250th Anniversary Year of Horse Racing in Canada, a total of 30 horses and people, comprised of 15 Standardbred and 15 Thoroughbred candidates have been selected to appear on the voting ballot.   A 20-person Election Committee for each