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Our entire nation will be celebrating 150 years of confederation in 2017, but for Canada’s horse racing industry, this year represents an even bigger anniversary, the 250th Anniversary of our great sport in this great land. On July 1, 1767, exactly 100 years before our country’s confederation, a race took place on The Plains of […]

The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame reminds the horse racing community the deadline to nominate horses or people for the Class of 2017 is Wednesday, March 1, 2017.  Nominations of those who have made a significant contribution to Canadian horse racing, are being accepted for the following categories: MALE HORSE: Stallions or geldings whose

Mississauga, Ont. – Standardbred Canada and Forest City Standardbred Sales Inc. are proud to announce that agreement in principle has been reached to combine the two yearling sales into one which is scheduled to take place at the Western Fair District Metroland Media Agriplex in London, Ontario on the weekend of October 14th and 15th

By Bill Galvin Thirty eight years ago today, February 4, 1979, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, then just seven years old, and his father, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, and brothers Michel and Alexandre (Sacha), were among some 40,000 hardy souls who lined the banks of Ottawa’s Rideau Canal in sub-zero weather to witness the first major

  The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame reminds the horse racing community the deadline to nominate horses or people for the Class of 2017 is less than four weeks away.  Nominations of those who have made a significant contribution to Canadian horse racing, are being accepted for the following categories: MALE HORSE: Stallions or

The public is invited to participate in the nomination of horses and people who have made a significant contribution to Canadian horse racing, for induction to the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame in 2017. Nominations for the following will be considered: MALE HORSE: Stallions or geldings whose contribution to Canadian racing occurred in the

Have you always wanted to attend the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Induction Gala?  Here is your chance. The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is giving away (4) four pairs of tickets, generously donated by Ontario Racing & OLG, to attend this year’s Induction Gala, Wednesday, August 3 at the Mississauga Convention Centre.

The 40th Anniversary Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala Fundraising Dinner on August 3rd promises to be an evening of celebrations as ten new members join the CHHRF, including Mark Casse, Dr. Michael Colterjohn, Daryl Wells, Dahlia, Wise Dan representing thoroughbreds.  Standarbred inductees include John Ferguson, Yves, Filion, Bruce Johnston, San

Those attending the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2016 Induction Gala will have the opportunity to bid on an impressive list of unique live and silent auction items provided by generous donors and supporters. All proceeds from the auction will go directly toward helping the Hall of Fame recognize the achievements of those that

The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2016 Induction Gala will be extra special as the Hall celebrates its 40th Anniversary.   The evening of August 3rd promises to be a memorable one as the ten new inductees of the class of 2016 join those inducted before them, and tribute is paid to the inaugural group