It has been announced that tickets for the upcoming Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala Fundraising Dinner on August 6 are now sold out.
Over 300 people are scheduled to attend the evening at the Mississauga Convention Centre which will celebrate the induction of Standardbred honourees Albatross, Dreamfair Eternal, Rocknroll Hanover, Dr. Ted Clarke, Wally Hennessey, Robert Murphy and Bill Galvin. Thoroughbred honourees include, Apelia, Cool Mood, Wando, William D. Graham, Robert Landry, Horatio Luro and Arthur Stollery.
The event will also pay tribute to 2014 Legend honourees, Archworth and E. King Dodds.
Two significant anniversaries will be celebrated – the 25th anniversary of Matts Scooter’s world record set at Mohawk Racetrack and the 50th Anniversary of Northern Dancer’s Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Queen’s Plate wins.
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame’s directors and planning committee would like to thank and acknowledge the generous sponsorship support of this year’s event: Event Sponsor – OLG; Reception and Wine Sponsor – Central Ontario Standardbred Association; Photography Sponsor - Ontario Standardbred Alliance Tracks and Woodbine Entertainment Group for producing the video tributes for each of the 2014 inductees.
The Hall of Fame would also like to thank the long and prestigious list of donors to both the live and silent auction portion of the evening. A complete list of items and donors is available at www.canadianhorseracinghalloffame.com.
The reception and silent auction will commence at 5:30 p.m., followed by a four-course gourmet dinner, and the live auction and induction ceremonies at 6:30 p.m.
(Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame)