The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame extends condolences to the family, friends and business associates of CHRHF 2011 Standardbred Builder Inductee, Robert (Bob) Burgess Q.C. who passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021. A lawyer specializing first in the corporate world in Toronto before shifting in equine law when he moved to Campbellville, believed his […]
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The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame today announced that Gavin Christie of Perth, ON and his mare, SHE CAN DANCE have been selected to receive a special breeding to Jimmy Freight, to benefit the Hall of Fame. The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame wishes to thank all who submitted mares to be part
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its 2021 ballot. Due to Covid-19 restrictions resulting in the Hall not yet fully honouring the Class of 2020, the Board of Directors determined it best to reduce the number of inductees for the Class of 2021 to three per breed. This will allow
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The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, in cooperation with Ontario pacing stallion Jimmy Freight, today announced a unique opportunity for one special Ontario-based pacing mare. The owner of one mare will be chosen to breed to Ontario pacing stallion, Jimmy Freight, free of charge in 2021, without being charged a stud fee. The mare will
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Your contribution is greatly appreciated. With #GivingTuesday scheduled to take place December 1st, 2020, we ask you to consider supporting our mission to preserve and tell the Canadian horse racing story, what has been, as well as what is yet to be. Created as an international day of giving for non-profit and charity organizations,
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The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame (CHRHF) invites the public to participate in the nomination of people and horses who have made a significant contribution to Canadian Standardbred or Thoroughbred horse racing, for induction to the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame in 2021. Nominations are requested in the following categories: PERSON: Trainers, Drivers,
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In a special online event on October 12, 2020, exactly 100 years to the day after Man o’ War and Sir Barton competed in a match race at Windsor’s Kenilworth Park, the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is naming Man o’ War its 2020 Legend Honouree. The announcement is the culmination of a week-long
October 12, 2020, marks the 100th anniversary of Man o’ War and Sir Barton match race at Windsor’s Kenilworth Park. In honour of this historic Canadian horse racing event, the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is conducting a campaign via its social media channels honouring the great Man o’ War. Beginning October 5th, the
The CHRHF is deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of William (Bill) Galvin and extends our condolences to his family, many friends and associates. William ‘Bill’ Galvin, a native of Arnprior, ON and a resident of Mississauga, ON, at the time of his passing, made a tremendous impact on horse racing in Canada
At a meeting held June 23, 2020, the Board of Directors of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Hall of Fame Induction Gala, due to the restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. It is the intention of the CHRHF to induct the Class of 2020, along
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