Gustav Schickedanz was a survivor, a home builder, as well as a breeder and owner of Thoroughbred horses. He was also an elegant, classy gentleman who always greeted with a kind smile and a tip of his hat. His recent passing at age 90 is a tremendous loss to Canada’s horse racing industry. From his […]
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TORONTO, ON, June 18 Join us Wednesday, August 7th at the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Induction Gala to be held at the Mississauga Convention Centre, as we celebrate the class of 2019 and their spectacular contributions to the sport of horse racing. This year’s Hall of Fame inductees highlight Canadian horse racing success
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We are saddened to hear of the passing of CHRHF honoured member, Thoroughbred trainer David C. Cross Jr., who died late yesterday at the age of 84. According to the Daily Racing Form, Cross died at the University of Kentucky’s Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington. Cross had battled a series of health issues in
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The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Ted Clarke, 2014 Standardbred Builder inductee. Dr. Clarke was a veterinarian, a businessman, a family man, and an innovator who made a tremendous contribution to Canadian Horse racing. A true gentleman, soft spoken and incredibly humble about his
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The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the people and horses being recognized as inductees in 2019. Six people and four horses have been elected from an extremely deep ballot of candidates. The Induction Ceremonies will take place at the Mississauga Convention Centre on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Standardbred inductees include
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its 2019 ballot. A total of 30 people and horses comprised of 15 Standardbred and 15 Thoroughbred candidates, have been selected to appear on the voting ballot. A 20-person Election Committee for each breed will determine the winners in their respective categories. Results will
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The public is encouraged to participate in the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2019 nomination process, by submitting recommendations of people and horses who have made a significant contribution to Canadian Standardbred or Thoroughbred horse racing. All submissions received by 5:00 pm EST, March 6, 2019 will be carefully considered by the Nominating Committee
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The public is encouraged to participate in the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2019 nomination process, by submitting recommendations of people and horses who have made a significant contribution to Canadian Standardbred or Thoroughbred horse racing. All submissions received by 5:00 pm EST, March 6, 2019 will be carefully considered by the Nominating Committee
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The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame announces today it will recognize a world champion, world record holder, and household name of over 100 years ago – pacer Dan Patch as its 2019 Legend. The most famous pacer of the early 1900’s he won all 73 races he contested and attracted large crowds of fans
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The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame sends our condolences to the family and friends of 2014 CHRHF Builder Inductee William (Bill) D. Graham, who passed away Tuesday, January 15th following a battle wtih cancer. Born in Goderich, ON in 1937, Graham was an outstanding athlete in Brampton, playing football, hockey and lacrosse. He spent
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